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Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology, 2012 In Canada and the United States, the incident use of an arteriovenous fistula is 16% and 14% and the prevalent use of fistula is 44% and 55%, respectively ([1][1],[2][2]). The fistula is considered the vascular access of choice for patients with ESRD because of its decreased risk for complications,
Deborah, Zimmerman, Charmaine E, Lok
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Registered access: authorizing data access [PDF]
European Journal of Human Genetics, 2018 The Global Alliance for Genomics and Health (GA4GH) proposes a data access policy model—“registered access”—to increase and improve access to data requiring an agreement to basic terms and conditions, such as the use of DNA sequence and health data in research.
Stephanie O. M. Dyke +46 more
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Cancer, 2007 Cervical cancer remains a significant problem in the U.S., with approximately 10,000 new cases diagnosed annually. Low income and low socioeconomic status appear to be strong risk factors for developing cervical cancer. In this issue of Cancer, Saraiya and colleagues report the results of a 2004 survey of practitioners who offer cervical cancer ...
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Accessible Knowledge—Knowledge on Accessibility [PDF]
Journal of Civil Engineering and Architecture, 2015 Although serious efforts are made internationally and nationally, it is a slow process to make our physical environment accessible. In the actual design process, architects play a major role. But what kinds of knowledge– including research-based knowledge – do practicing architects make use of when designing accessible environments?
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Transactions in GIS, 2013 AbstractThis study uses accessibility as a performance measure to evaluate a matrix of future land use and network scenarios for planning purposes. The concept of accessibility dates to the 1950s, but this type of application to transportation planning is new.
Anderson, Paul +2 more
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, 2012 This keynote presentation was given as part of the Brunel Institute for Ageing Studies (BIAS) Annual Conference 2012 by Professor Nick Tyler, Director of the ageing research centre, The Crucible Centre at University College London (UCL). Professor Tyler is the Head of Department and Chadwick Professor of Civil Engineering.
Tyler, N +1 more
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This chapter first establishes the multi-directional nature of humanitarian access. It then looks at the legal basis for humanitarian access in international humanitarian law (IHL). Next, the chapter explores restrictions to humanitarian access, including bureaucratic restrictions and security-related issues, before outlining tools for managing access ...
Nazanin Zadeh-Cummings +2 more
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Canadian Medical Association Journal, 2012 Hans, Rosenberg, Warren James, Cheung
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