Publications by authors named "M Ballantyne"

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  • The study identifies seven microRNAs (miRNAs) that inhibit the proliferation of vascular smooth muscle cells (vSMCs), important in preventing vascular remodeling issues.
  • Through high-throughput screening of 2,042 human miRNA mimics, the researchers pinpointed miR-323a-3p, miR-449b-5p, miR-491-3p, miR-892b, miR-1827, miR-4774-3p, and miR-5681b as effective in reducing vSMC proliferation.
  • The findings suggest these miRNAs could be developed into therapeutic agents, particularly for conditions like vein graft failure, showing minimal toxicity and altering key cell-cycle gene networks involved in
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Onychomycosis (OM) is a nail infection from various fungal species, representing a worldwide dermatologic health concern. The toenails are most often affected. Comorbid chronic health conditions and environmental and genetic factors play a role in the development of OM.

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Introduction: Oral sucrose is repeatedly administered to neonates in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) to treat pain from commonly performed procedures; however, there is limited evidence on its long-term cumulative effect on neurodevelopment. We examined the association between total sucrose volumes administered to preterm neonates for pain mitigation in the NICU and their neurodevelopment at 18 months of corrected age (CA).

Methods: A prospective longitudinal single-arm observational study that enrolled hospitalised preterm neonates <32 weeks of gestational age at birth and <10 days of life was conducted in four level III NICUs in Canada.

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Nursing leadership is essential to improving nurse retention, their well-being, the quality of nursing care and patient safety. As healthcare leaders become increasingly aware of Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership (SBNH-L), we dialogued with Canadian nurse leaders to understand their views on this leadership approach. Five senior nursing leaders representing practice, academic and health policy contexts were interviewed.

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The nursing context in pediatric rehabilitation is that of caring for children with disabilities and complex developmental differences and health conditions in an ever-changing and demanding environment. Rehabilitation nurses aim to continuously advance nursing leadership, practice, education and research to meet service needs. Strengths-Based Nursing and Healthcare (SBNH) is a philosophy and value-driven approach that aligns with and enables the advancement of strengths-based rehabilitation nursing and family-centred care.

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