IALH Research Fellow Andre Kushniruk has co-authored a new research article entitled Patient experiences through head and neck cancer: Information delivery combatting psychological distress. Collaborating authors include Eleah Stringer, Julian J. Lum and Jonathan Livergant. The article was published in Patient Experience Journal. Abstract: As part of a larger study investigating the utility of electronic …
Category Archives: Digital Health
A Human-Centered Physician Journey
IALH Research Fellow Andre Kushniruk has co-authored a new research article entitled A Human-Centered Physician Journey. Collaborating authors include Amanda L. Joseph, Lisa M. Shah, and Yuri Quintana. The article was published in Studies in health technology and informatics. Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has placed unprecedented strain on global health systems, and the ability to …
Optimization of Precision Nanofiber Micelleplexes for DNA Delivery
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled Optimization of precision nanofiber micelleplexes for DNA delivery. Collaborating authors include Steven T. G. Street, Hayley C. Parkin, Lennard Shopperly, Josie Chrenek, Keiran Letwin, and Ian Manners. The article was published in Biomaterials Science. Abstract: As nucleic acid (NA) technologies continue to revolutionize …
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3D Bioprinting Complex Models of Cancer
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled 3D bioprinting complex models of cancer. Collaborating authors include Ruchi Sharma, Milena Restan Perez, Victor Allisson da Silva, Jess Thomsen, Lavanya Bhardwaj, Thiago A. M. Andrade, and Abdulaziz Alhussan. The article was published in Biomaterials Science. Abstract: Cancer is characterized by the uncontrolled …
Humanizing Big Data and Detailing Social Determinants of Health via Information Visualizations
IALH Research Fellows Helen Monkman and Simon Minshall, and IALH Student Affiliate Amanda Joseph have co-authored a new research article with Yuri Quintana entitled Humanizing Big Data and Detailing Social Determinants of Health via Information Visualizations. The article was published in Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. Abstract: The pandemic has had devastating impacts on …
Protocol for the Brain Health Support Program Study of the Canadian Therapeutic Platform Trial for Multidomain Interventions to Prevent Dementia (CAN-THUMBS UP): A Prospective 12-Month Intervention Study
IALH Research Fellows Scott Hofer and Paul Brewster, and IALH Research Coordinator Shahnaz Winer are a few of several collaborating authors on a new research article entitled Protocol for the Brain Health Support Program Study of the Canadian Therapeutic Platform Trial for Multidomain Interventions to Prevent Dementia (CAN-THUMBS UP): A Prospective 12-Month Intervention Study. The …
Acceptability of an existing online sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection testing model among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in Ontario, Canada
IALH Acting Director and Research Fellow Nathan Lachowsky (Public Health and Social Policy) has co-authored a new research article entitled Acceptability of an existing online sexually transmitted and blood-borne infection testing model among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in Ontario, Canada. Collaborating authors include Joshun J.S. Dulai, Mark Gilbert, Kiffer …
Patients’ and Family Caregivers’ Experiences with a Newly Implemented Hospital at Home Program in British Columbia, Canada: Preliminary results
IALH Research Fellows Elizabeth Borycki and Andre Kushniruk (Health Information Science) have co-authored a research article entitled Patients’ and family caregivers’ experiences with a newly implemented hospital at home program in British Columbia, Canada: Preliminary results. Collaborating authors include Sean P. Spina, Rounak Haddadi, Katy Mukai, Michelle Riddle, Beth Bourke, Lisa Thompson, David Forbes, Taylor …
Intestinal epithelial transcription factor HNF4A protects against microbiota dependent colitis and expansion of Akkermansia muciniphila
IALH Research Fellow Lauren Davey (Biochemistry and Microbiology) collaborated in a project entitled Intestinal epithelial transcription factor HNF4A protects against microbiota dependent colitis and expansion of Akkermansia muciniphila. Collaborating authors include John Rawls, Cecelia Kelly, Jayanth Jawahar, Jeffrey Everitt, Joseph Galanko, Chelsea Anderson, Jonathan Avendano, Jessica McCann, Ryan Sartor, and Raphael Valdivia. The abstract was …
3D-Bioprinted Cardiac Tissues and their Potential for Disease Modeling
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie Willerth (Engineering) has co-authored a new research article entitled 3D-bioprinted cardiac tissues and their potential for disease modeling. Collaborating authors include Milena Restan Perez, Victor Alisson da Silva, Polette Esmeralda Cortez, and Binata Joddar. The article was published in Journal of 3D Printing in Medicine. Abstract: Heart diseases cause over …
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Comparing Responses to COVID-19 Across Institutions: Conceptualization of an Emergency Response Maturity Model
IALH Research Fellows Elizabeth Borycki and Andre Kushniruk (Health Information Science) have co-authored a new research article entitled Comparing Responses to COVID-19 Across Institutions: Conceptualization of an Emergency Response Maturity Model with Yalini Senathirajah and Kenrick Cato. The article was published in Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. Abstract: The impact of Covid-19 on hospitals …
Utilizing Additive Manufacturing to Produce Organ Mimics and Imaging Phantoms
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled Utilizing Additive Manufacturing to Produce Organ Mimics and Imaging Phantoms with Dmitri Karaman. The article was published in 3D Printing in Surgical Strategies, a special edition of Surgeries. Abstract: The complex geometries and material properties necessary for generating accurate organ mimics require new …
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Modelling Information Needs and Sources in a COVID-19 Designated Hospital
IALH Research Fellows Elizabeth Borycki, Andre Kushniruk, and Simon Minshall have co-authored a new research article entitled Modelling Information Needs and Sources in a COVID-19 Designated Hospital. Collaborating authors include Henry Oluka, Kenrick Cato, Yalini Senathirajah, and David Kaufman. The article was published in Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. Abstract: COVID-19 remains an important …
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Cognitive Model of Agent Exploration with Vision and Signage Understanding
IALH Research Fellow Brandon Haworth has co-authored a research article with Colin Johnson entitled Cognitive Model of Agent Exploration with Vision and Signage Understanding. The article was published in Computer Graphics Forum. Abstract: Signage systems play an essential role in ensuring safe, stress-free, and efficient navigation for the occupants of indoor spaces. Crowd simulations with …
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Editorial: Novel Biomaterial Strategies for Osteogenic Treatments
IALH Research Fellows Stephanie Willerth and Josh Giles have collaborated with Gabriella C. J. Lindberg to write an editorial entitled Editorial: Novel Biomaterial Strategies for Osteogenic Treatments. The article was published in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. First paragraph: Our musculoskeletal system enables our body’s movement and function. Accordingly, diseases and disorders that inhibit these …
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Using Decision Trees as an Expert System for Clinical Decision Support for COVID-19
IALH Research Fellow Dillon Chrimes wrote a new research articled entitled Using Decision Trees as an Expert System for Clinical Decision Support for COVID-19. The article was published in Interactive Journal of Medical Research. Abstract: COVID-19 has impacted billions of people and health care systems globally. However, there is currently no publicly available chatbot for …
Exploring Patient Journey Mapping and the Learning Health System: Scoping Review
IALH Research Fellows Helen Monkman and Andre Kushniruk have co-authored a new research article entitled Exploring Patient Journey Mapping and the Learning Health System: Scoping Review. Collaborating authors include Amanda L. Joseph and Yuri Quintana. The article was published in JMIR Human Factors. Abstract: Background: Journey maps are visualization tools that can facilitate the diagrammatical …
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Differentiation of Peritubular Myoid-Like Cells from Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells
IALH Research Fellow Stephanie Willerth has co-authored a new research article entitled Differentiation of Peritubular Myoid-Like Cells from Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells. Collaborating authors include Meghan Robinson, Anne Haegert, Yen-Yi Li, Tunc Morova, Angelina Yuan Yuan Zhang, Luke Witherspoon, Faraz Hach, and Ryan Flannigan. The article as published in Advanced Biology. Abstract: Infertility affects …
Pseudoknots in RNA Structure Prediction
IALH Research Fellow Hosna Jabbari has co-authored a new research article entitled Pseudoknots in RNA Structure Prediction. Collaborating authors include Andrew Hollar and Hunter Bursey. The article as published in Current Protocols. Abstract: RNA molecules play active roles in the cell and are important for numerous applications in biotechnology and medicine. The function of an …
Digital Health as an Enabler for hospital@home: A Rising Trend or Just a Vision?
IALH Research Fellows Elizabeth Borycki and Andre Kushniruk have co-authored a new research article entitled Digital health as an enabler for hospital@home: A rising trend or just a vision? Collaborating authors include Kirsten Denecke and Richard May. The article was published in Frontiers in Public Health. Abstract: Background: Hospital@home is a model of healthcare, where …
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The Effectiveness of Internet-Guided Self-help Interventions to Promote Physical Activity Among Individuals With Depression: Systematic Review
IALH Research Fellow Sam Liu has coauthored a new research article entitled The Effectiveness of Internet-Guided Self-help Interventions to Promote Physical Activity Among Individuals With Depression: Systematic Review. Collaborating authors include Yiling Tang, Madelaine Gierc, Raymond W. Lamb and Guy Faulkner. The article was published in JMIR Mental Health. Abstract: Background: Depression is a prevalent …
Exploring the Composite Intentionality of 3D Printers and Makers in Digital Fabrication
IALH Research Fellow Sowmya Somanath has co-authored a new research article entitled Exploring the Composite Intentionality of 3D Printers and Makers in Digital Fabrication. Collaborating authors include Ron Wakkary, Omid Ettehadi, Henry Lin, Armi Behzad, Jordan Eshpeter, and Doenja Oogjes. The article was published in International Journal of Design (Volume 16, Issue 3, Pages 77 …
Ethical Considerations for the Use of Consumer Wearables in Health Research
IALH Research Fellows Sam Liu and Ryan Rhodes have co-authored a new research article with Anna Sui and Wuyou Sui entitled Ethical considerations for the use of consumer wearables in health research. The article was published in Digital Health. Abstract: Background: The UN’s High Commissioner’s request for a moratorium on the use and adoption of …
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Big Data Analytics of Predicting Annual US Medicare Billing Claims with Health Services
IALH Research Fellow Dillon Chrimes has a new publication entitled Big data analytics of predicting annual US Medicare billing claims with health services. The information in this paper was presented at the IEEE International Conference on Big Data in Osaka, Japan in December 2022. Abstract: This paper investigated the use of large public use files …
Using KiriPhys to Show Expanding Carbon Emissions
Publication alert! IALH Research Fellow Charles Perin has co-authored a new research article entitled Using KiriPhys to Show Expanding Carbon Emissions. Other authors include Foroozan Daneshzand and Sheelagh Carpendale. Abstract: There is a well-known gap between what experts know about data and what the general public understands. This gap is particularly critical regarding climate change …
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