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A health technology assessment of transient elastography in liver disease

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Liver disease affects over two million Canadians. Liver biopsy is the current standard of care for diagnosing, staging and monitoring liver disease. It is an invasive procedure associated with a... More ≫

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Liver disease affects over two million Canadians. Liver biopsy is the current standard of care for diagnosing, staging and monitoring liver disease. It is an invasive procedure associated with a number of risks including bleeding, hospitalization and death. Transient elastography (TE) is an alternative, non-invasive, method of staging and monitoring liver. The intent of this report is to use current literature to determine the safety, effectiveness, social considerations and cost-effectiveness of TE for the diagnosis, staging and monitoring of liver damage associated with various liver diseases and complications due to liver transplant. The report also reviews the use of TE in paediatric patients, the use of acoustic radiation force imaging, and non-liver applications of TE.

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STE report : transarterial radioembolization for the treatment of hepatic neoplasia : final STE report

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The report reviews the use of transarterial radioembolization (TARE) for the treatment of primary and secondary hepatic neoplasia for the purpose of considering its potential as a publically... More ≫

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The report reviews the use of transarterial radioembolization (TARE) for the treatment of primary and secondary hepatic neoplasia for the purpose of considering its potential as a publically funded health service in Alberta.

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The University of Calgary mandate

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Presents the institutional mandate of the University of Calgary as approved by the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology on August 12, 2010. The University of Calgary is one of four... More ≫

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Presents the institutional mandate of the University of Calgary as approved by the Minister of Advanced Education and Technology on August 12, 2010. The University of Calgary is one of four comprehensive academic and research institutions in the province, which provide comprehensive baccalaureate and graduate programs to their students.

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Vitamin D testing : rapid literature review

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The clinical utility of testing individuals deemed at average risk for vitamin D deficiency has received the attention of the medical community in recent years. The objectives of this literature... More ≫

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The clinical utility of testing individuals deemed at average risk for vitamin D deficiency has received the attention of the medical community in recent years. The objectives of this literature review were: to outline the specific indications for vitamin D testing as reflected in the literature; to identify the number and type of studies for each indication; to review the abstracts of vitamin D randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses; and to review the Health Technology Assessment reports available.

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Point-of-care testing for oral anticoagulant management with portable prothrombin time systems

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Atrial fibrillation, venous thrombosis and thromboembolism are common diseases which require oral anticoagulant therapy (OAT). The current gold-standard method for monitoring the international... More ≫

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Atrial fibrillation, venous thrombosis and thromboembolism are common diseases which require oral anticoagulant therapy (OAT). The current gold-standard method for monitoring the international normalized ratio (INR) is laboratory testing of blood obtained by venepuncture. However, patients may find testing to be time consuming and inconvenient. With the development of portable coagulometers it is now possible to measure INR outside the laboratory setting. This review looks at the effectiveness of patient self-management (PSM), patient self-testing (PST) and point-of-care testing (POCT) by health care practitioners using portable coagulometers, compared to conventional laboratory testing.

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The Alberta student assessment study : executive summary

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The purposes of The Alberta Student Assessment Study (ASAS) were to report on optimal assessment theory, policies, and practice; educational leadership practices; and professional development. The... More ≫

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The purposes of The Alberta Student Assessment Study (ASAS) were to report on optimal assessment theory, policies, and practice; educational leadership practices; and professional development. The study emerged from an initial request from Alberta Education personnel to the Deans of Education at the Universities of Calgary, Alberta, and Lethbridge. Alberta Education identified the study objectives and funded the research. The Deans appointed the research team members who had complete academic freedom to design and conduct the study, and to report findings freely. The study commenced July 1, 2007 and was completed March 31, 2009.

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Artificial disc arthroplasty (ACDA)

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Artificial cervical disc arthroplasty (ACDA) is a surgical procedure that may replace cervical fusion in selected patients suffering from cervical degenerative disc disease. The main outcome of... More ≫

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Artificial cervical disc arthroplasty (ACDA) is a surgical procedure that may replace cervical fusion in selected patients suffering from cervical degenerative disc disease. The main outcome of ACDA that sets it apart from fusion is the preservation of the spine mobility. The aim of this report is to review the literature for evidence of effectiveness and safety of the cervical artificial disks approved by Health Canada.

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Hip replacement and resurfacing : current considerations regarding metal-on-metal arthroplasty

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This review summarizes the findings of seven recent health technology reviews on metal-on-metal hip resurfacing (M-MHR). Specifically, this review assesses findings pertaining to the appropriate... More ≫

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This review summarizes the findings of seven recent health technology reviews on metal-on-metal hip resurfacing (M-MHR). Specifically, this review assesses findings pertaining to the appropriate clinical indications for M-MHR, its safety, efficacy/effectiveness, cost and cost-effectiveness, and patient outcomes of M-MHR.

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Final mission report : travel to Idaho Falls, Idaho, January 4, 2006

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Reports on the travel of the Honourable Greg Melchin, Minister of Energy, to Idaho Falls, Idaho on January 4, 2006 to lead a group of representatives from government, industry and the University... More ≫

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Reports on the travel of the Honourable Greg Melchin, Minister of Energy, to Idaho Falls, Idaho on January 4, 2006 to lead a group of representatives from government, industry and the University of Calgary on a tour and meetings with officials from the Idaho National Laboratories (INL) Power Research Centre.

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Proceedings from the Chronic Pain Initiatives meeting, September 17, 2003

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Alberta Health and Wellness hosted a conference on chronic pain on September 17, 2003. Participants shared information and research on recent chronic pain initiatives, and discussed the... More ≫

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Alberta Health and Wellness hosted a conference on chronic pain on September 17, 2003. Participants shared information and research on recent chronic pain initiatives, and discussed the opportunities and challenges this area of health research faces. Included in this conference proceedings document are research reports provided in advance to all attendees and a series of presentations made by the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, Alberta Health and Wellness, the University of Calgary, Calgary Chronic Pain Centre, and Lifemark Health Institute Inc. The document concludes with a summary of group discussion, and "next steps" to be taken.

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