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Results for: 2013

Vaccine development costs: a review

December 02, 2013

| Arianna Waye, Philip Jacobs, Anthony Schryvers

    Abstract: The cost of drug development is commonly cited between US$800 and US$1.8 billion. A similar statistic for vaccines is yet to be estimated, and it is unclear whether the cost of vaccines is similar to drug development. Financial and regulatory policy significantly impacts the extent and cost of pharmaceutical development, and as such it is important that…

Societal monetary benefits of pharmaceutical innovation: the case of ramipril in Canada.

December 02, 2013

| Thanh Nguyen, Anderson Chuck, Arto Ohinmaa, Philip Jacobs

Objectives: To estimate the monetary benefits of ramipril and its distribution over time among four beneficiaries in Canada: the drug developing manufacturer, generic manufacturers, the healthcare sector and employment sectors.

Choosing Wisely®: Key People

November 28, 2013

Speaker Biographies Keynote Speaker Louis Hugo Francescutti, MD, PhD, MPH, FRCPC, FACPM, CCFP, FRCP(Ire), FRCP(Edin), ICD-D, CCPEPresident, Canadian Medical Association, 2013-14 Dr. Louis Francescutti received his combined Doctor of Philosophy (Immunology) in 1985 and Doctor of Medicine in 1987 from the University of Alberta. In 1994, he completed further studies in injury control…

Choosing Wisely®: Presentations

November 28, 2013

28 November 2013Edmonton, Alberta Welcome and Greetings from the Minister of Health Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Healthhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/81424176  Keynote presentation Let's Talk Health and Not HealthcareDr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, President, Canadian Medical AssociationDownload Presentation http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/81416417  Disclaimer:…

IHE Innovation Forum X - Choosing Wisely® in Health Care

November 28, 2013

28 November 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective is the tenth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally. Choosing Wisely® is an initiative of the ABIM Foundation…

Let’s Talk Health and Not Healthcare

November 28, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Louis Hugo Francescutti, President, Canadian Medical Association. Disclaimer: please be aware that some of these images may be considered very disturbing or graphic to some viewers. IHE Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective

Can We Reduce the Provision & Consumption of Unnecessary Care?

November 28, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sam Shortt, Canadian Medical Association.  IHE Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective

Choosing Wisely – a health system perspective

November 28, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Richard Lewanczuk, Alberta Health Services.  IHE Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective

Overuse of Healthcare Interventions

November 28, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Tom Feasby, University of Calgary.  IHE Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective

Choosing Wisely Canada (CWC)

November 28, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Bill Hnydyk, Alberta Medical Association.  IHE Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective

Choosing Wisely and Strategic Clinical Networks

November 28, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Cathy Pryce, Alberta Health Services. IHE Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective

Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective – Final Program

November 28, 2013

Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective is the tenth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally. Choosing Wisely® is an initiative of the ABIM Foundation to improve health care in the United…

Innovation Forum X – Choosing Wisely® in Health Care: A Canadian Perspective – Event Proceedings

November 28, 2013

Ambassador Headache Diary

November 06, 2013

Headache Diary - Adapted from: Headache Network Canada http://headachenetwork.ca Link to Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

Ambassador Headache Diary Short Form

November 06, 2013

Headache Diary - Adapted from: Headache Network Canada http://headachenetwork.ca Link to Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

A systematic review of the effectiveness of knowledge translation interventions for chronic noncancer pain management.

November 01, 2013

| Maria Ospina, Paul Taenzer, Saifee Rashiq, Joy MacDermid, Eloise Carr, Dagmara Chojecki, Christa Harstall, James Henry

  Objectives: To conduct a systematic review of the effectiveness of KT interventions for chronic noncancer pain management.

Adapting low back pain guidelines within a multidisciplinary context: a process evaluation.

October 30, 2013

| Christa Harstall, Paul Taenzer, Nancy Zuck, Donna Angus, Carmen Moga, Ann Scott

  Rationale, Aims, and Objectives: The Alberta Ambassador Program (AAP) adapted seven clinical practice guidelines on low back pain (LBP) into a single guideline spanning the continuum of care from prevention and diagnosis through to treatment. The Ambassador adaptation process was evaluated to 1 Identify the major challenges encountered and successful strategies utilized;…

Investigation and Analysis of Options to Enhance Canada’s Patented Medicine Price Ceiling Regulatory Regime

October 01, 2013

| Don Husereau, Philip Jacobs

This report is an analysis of the theoretical basis for value-based pricing, relevant international developments, and areas for improvement within Canada’s current patented drug pricing system. This report intends to inform future policy research, advice, and Canadian drug policy discussions regarding the feasibility and implementation of value-based pricing approaches.

The impact of the universal infant varicella immunization strategy on Canadian varicella-related hospitalization rates

October 01, 2013

| Arianna Waye, Philip Jacobs, Ben Tan

  INTRODUCTION: Varicella vaccine was introduced to the infant immunization schedule in each province or territory between 2000 and 2007 as a result of the Canadian ImmunizationStrategy. The impact of vaccinating children against this disease is potentially far reaching, asimmunization may also benefit those segments of the population not immunized. The objective of this paper…

FASD Prevention - Supporting Marginalized Women Who Live with FASD

September 25, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Anne Guarasci. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

FASD Prevention Through a Culturally Adapted Life Skills Training Program for First Nations Communities

September 25, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Melissa Daniels. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

A First Nation Approach to FASD Prevention

September 25, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Holly Johnston. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Cross-Ministry Approach on FASD: Making a Difference for Individuals with FASD and their Caregivers

September 25, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Denise Milne. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Cost-Benefit Analysis of Parent-Child Assistance Program (P-CAP) in Alberta, Canada

September 25, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Thanh Nguyen. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Investigations of Prenatal Exposure to Low Dose Alcohol and Psychological Outcomes in Childhood: Methodological Issues

September 25, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Janni Niclasen. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

An Evaluation of the Parent-Child Assistance Program in Alberta

September 25, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. William Pelech. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Fetal Alcohol Exposure: A Road Paved with Good Intentions

September 25, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Vicki Russell. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Using a Public Health Framework to Guide FASD Prevention

September 25, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. James Sanders. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Prevalence of FASD in Young Aboriginal Children Living Off Reserve in Canada

September 25, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Christine Werk. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Measuring Prevention Impact: Outcomes in Clinical Trials Assessing the Effectiveness of Prevention Approaches for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders

September 25, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Liz Dennett. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Asante Probation Officer FASD Screening Tool Evaluation

September 25, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Deepa Singal, Mrs. Teresa Brown, and Mr. Albert Chudley. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Capturing the Experiences of Mentors in the Parent Child Assistance Program: Towards Enhanced Prevention Practice

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Erin Atkinson.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Risky Business, Exploring the Intersect between FASD Prevention Messaging and the Media

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mrs. Mary Berube.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Hearing their Voices: The Experiences of Women in Mentoring Programs to Prevent FASD

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Linda Burnside.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Project CHOICES: Using Motivational Interviewing With Young Women to Prevent Alcohol Exposed Pregnancies

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Holly Gammon.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

A Comprehensive Approach to FASD Prevention in Georgia: The MSACD Project at 30 Years

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Karen Howell.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

BALANCE: An RCT of a Preconceptional Motivational Intervention to Reduce Drinking and Pregnancy Risk in College Women

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Karen Ingersoll.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

GAIA: Creation of Life

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Jeanette Lequiere-Tough.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Cultural and other aspects of FASD prevention and identification in Lithuania

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Aurelijus Veryga.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

The Alberta FASD Service Network Evaluation Framework Renewal Initiative

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Helene Wirzba.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

The Marulu Project: The Continuing Story?

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. June Oscar.   First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Pregnant Women Admitted to Borgestadklinikken in Norway according to the Health and Care Act ~ 10.3 from 1996 - 2012

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mrs. Eli Marie Wiig.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

An Action-research Approach to Prevent Alcohol Use During Pregnancy in Italy

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stefania Bazzo. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Canada's Low Risk Drinking Guidelines: The Science, the Numbers and the Challenges for Uptake

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Peter Butt. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Protecting the Unexpected Pregnancy Test Dispensers in Bars

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Jody Allen Crowe. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

EARLY: An RCT of 3 Preconceptional Motivational Interventions to Reduce Alcohol-exposed Pregnancy Risk

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Karen Ingersoll. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Effects of Low to Moderate Prenatal Exposure to Alcohol: A Balanced Analysis of the Evidence

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Danielle Naumann. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Financial Incentives in the Treatment of Addictions: A Systematic Review of the Literature

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Trish Reay. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

A Story of FASD Prevention in Australia: From Kitchen Table to National Entity

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Vicki Russell.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Screening, Brief Intervention and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) and Other FASD Prevention Innovations in Massachusetts

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Enid Watson. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Prevention among Indigenous communities

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Malcolm King, SFU Faculty of Health Sciences; CIHR Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Evidence and Policy for FASD in Japan

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Akinori Hisashige, Institute of Healthcare Technology Assessment, Japan.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Is there a safe amount of alcohol consumption while pregnant?

September 24, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Joanne Weinberg, Professor and Distinguished University Scholar, University of British Columbia.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

About the First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

September 23, 2013

23 – 25 September 2013 Edmonton, Alberta IHE hosted the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD, September 23 - 25, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta. More than 800 people were in attendance, including global experts and leaders in the health system, government, and the academic and business communities. Download the International Charter on the Prevention of FASD Well-known…

Prevention of FASD: Key People

September 23, 2013

Plenary Speakers | Scientific Committee | Steering Subcommittee | Prevention Subcommittee | Organizing Committee Plenary Speakers Keynote Speaker Honorable Alison M. Redford, Q.C., Premier of Alberta, Canada Speakers Susan Astley, PhD, Research Affiliate at the Center on Human Development and Disability, University of Washington Ilona Autti-Rämö,…

Prevention of FASD: Plenary Presentations

September 23, 2013

Mon 23 Sep 2013 | Tue 24 Sep 2013 | Wed 25 Sep 2013 First International Conference on Prevention of FASD - Final Program Monday, 23 September 2013 8:00 – 12:30 OPENING OF THE CONFERENCE Welcome from the Steering Committee of Alberta Initiatives on FASDEgon Jonsson and Marguerite Trussler http://vimeo.com/channels/907053/77103171 FASD Prevention in a Policy…

Prevention of FASD: Panel Presentations

September 23, 2013

Mon 23 Sep 2013 | Tue 24 Sep 2013 | Wed 25 Sep 2013| Other Presentations First International Conference on Prevention of FASD - Final Program Monday, 23 September 2013 13:30 – 15:00 PANEL A PRESENTATIONS  Prevention of FASD in WA State: Evidence of Success (1973-2013) Dr. Susan Astley Download presentation (7.7 MB) Evaluating FASD Prevention…

International Charter on the Prevention of FASD

September 23, 2013

Download the International Charter on the Prevention of FASD The International Charter on Prevention of FASD has been published in The Lancet Global Health, one of the world’s most influential public-health journals. The Charter – also known as the “Edmonton Charter” – was endorsed at the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD in September…

First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

September 23, 2013

Prevention of FASD in WA State: Evidence of Success (1973-2013)

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Susan Astley.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Evaluating FASD Prevention Programs: Supporting Common Approaches, Strengthening Community Capacity

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Deborah Rutman.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Alcohol Screening Brief Intervention and Referral: A Clinical Open Source Web Resource for Managing Alcohol Use

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Peter Butt.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Comparing FASD prevention interventions valued by Australian and Canadian women

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Prof. Sameer Deshpande.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

CHOICES: A Powerful Preconception Intervention that Reduces the Risk of Alcohol-Exposed Pregnancy

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Karen Ingersoll.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

A Groundbreaking Accredited FASD Certificate Program in Ontario, a Result of Successful Partnerships

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Holly Johnston.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Clinician's Perceptions About the Cross-Training Program Regarding Interventions With Mothers Who Use Alcohol and Drugs

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Nadia L'Esperance.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Action on FASD in Alberta-The Prevention Conversation: A Shared Responsibility

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Denise Milne.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Screening, Diagnosis, and Intervention in the Child Welfare System

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mrs. Carol Rangel.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Screening and Early Assessment for Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD): Links to Prevention and Intervention

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Carmen Rasmussen.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

The Politics of Women and Alcohol Research and Literature: Getting Fetal Alcohol into Alcohol Policy

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Elspeth Ross.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Using Service Prioritization Decision Assistance Tool (SPDAT) Assessments and SROI Analysis to Evaluate a Tertiary FASD Prevention Program

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Helene Wirzba.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Challenges to Screening For Alcohol Use During Pregnancy in New Zealand

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Trecia Wouldes.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders: A Regional Training Center's Approach on Disseminating Knowledge and Training

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Roger Zoorob.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

The Health Communication Campaign Mamma Beve, Bimbo Beve. A Communication Plan to Raise Awareness of FASD in Italy

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. S. Bazzo. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

"The Knowledge Just Has To Get Out There": Parents' Reflections on Awareness of FASD in Ontario

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Kelly Coons. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Human Dignity and Engaging Social Epigenetic Studies of FASD in Tribal Communities within Canada

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Brenda Elias. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder: From an Educator's Perspective

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Jan Hofmann. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Dietary Adequacy and Alcohol Consumption of Inuvialuit Women of Childbearing Age in the Northwest Territories, Canada

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Fariba Kolahdooz. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Prevention of Ethanol-Induced Cardiac Defects by Folate Supplementation in Mouse Model

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Kersti Linask. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Characteristics of Women Who Consume Alcohol in Pregnancy: an Analysis of the All Our Babies Study

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sheila McDonald. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

FASD in Primary Care: Exploring Systematic, Attitudinal, and Expert Knowledge Barriers to Best Practice

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Danielle N. Naumann. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

FASDchildwelfare.ca: A National FASD Child Welfare Community of Practice

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. William Pelech. First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Using Administrative Data to Identify FASD Cases among First Nations and Non-First Nations Individuals

September 23, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Fu-Lin Wang.  First International Conference on the Prevention of FASD

Consensus Statement on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

September 20, 2013

This consensus statement on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is the product of a unique IHE Consensus Development Conference held in September 2013. The event was a three-day juried hearing of evidence and scientific findings that allowed for the engagement and collaboration of citizens and decision makers in government and the justice system in addressing…

First International Conference on Prevention of FASD 2013 – Final Program

September 19, 2013

IHE hosted the First International Conference on Prevention of FASD, September 23 - 25, 2013 in Edmonton, Alberta. More than 800 people were in attendance, including global experts and leaders in the health system, government, and the academic and business communities. Well-known speakers from around the world presented facts and findings from research, and described innovative…

Legislative impediments to judicial consideration of moral blameworthiness in sentencing offenders with FASD

September 19, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Jonathan Rudin, Program Director, Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto; Chair, FASD Justice Committee.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Considerations in making effective sentences for persons with FASD

September 19, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by The Honourable Judge Sheila Whelan, Provincial Court of Saskatchewan.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

What specific characteristics of FASD need to be taken into account in family court and in the child welfare system? – Donna Debolt

September 19, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Donna Debolt, Social Work Consultant, Edmonton, Alberta.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

What specific characteristics of FASD need to be taken into account in family court and in the child welfare system? – Gail Andrew

September 19, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Gail Andrew, Board Member, Canada FASD Research Network; Medical Site Lead, Pediatrics; Medical Director, FASD Clinical Services; Pediatric Consultant, Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Broadening guardianship and lowering barriers to service eligibility; protective arrangements for people with FASD

September 19, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Stephen Greenspan, Emeritus Professor of Educational Psychology, University of Connecticut; Clinical Professor of Psychiatry, University of Colorado.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Clinical and ethical issues within capacity assessment of people with FASD

September 19, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Arlin Pachet, Clinical Neuropsychologist, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Psychology, University of Calgary.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Validation of a quality assessment checklist for case series studies Poster

September 19, 2013

Validation of a quality assessment checklist for case series studies poster presented at the Cochrane Colloquium in Quebec City in September 2013.

Legal Issues: Key People

September 18, 2013

Speakers | Jury | Steering Committee | Legal Subcommittee | Legal Working Group | Youth Ambassadors for FASD Working Group | Organizing Committee  Planning for the Legal Issues Conference was carried out by a Subcommittee co-chaired by Kurt Sandstrom, Assistant Deputy Minister, Legal Services, Alberta Justice and Solicitor General; and Karen…

Legal Issues: Key Documents

September 18, 2013

Program Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Final Program Download Program Consensus Statement Consensus Statement on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 2013Download Consensus Statement Media Release 20 September 2013 – FASD Jury calls for changes to legal systemDownload Media Release Conference…

Legal Issues: Reflections on FASD

September 18, 2013

Post Event Interviews What are you taking away from this conference? The Honourable Ian Binnie C.C., Q.C.http://vimeo.com/channels/907053/80933844 Fia Jampolskyhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907053/80932924 Donald Langfordhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907053/80932922 Myles Himmelreichhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907053/80933843 What was the jury experience like at the FASD conference? The…

Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

September 18, 2013

Legal Issues: Presentations

September 18, 2013

Wed 18 Sep 2013 | Thu 19 Sep 2013 | Fri 20 Sep 2013 Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) – Final Program Wednesday, 18 September 2013 8:45 – 10:25 QUESTION 1: What are the implications of FASD for the legal system?a) An overview of FASD and its general implications An Introduction to FASDSterling Clarren, CEO and Scientific Director, Canada Northwest…

About the Legal Issues of FASD Consensus Development Conference

September 18, 2013

18 – 20 September 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Alcohol can hurt the brain and body of an unborn baby and cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a serious lifelong condition that impacts both the individual and their family. A child with FASD becomes an adult with FASD, facing birth defects, developmental and learning delays and social, educational, and employment challenges.…

Prevalence of FASD in the legal system

September 18, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Patricia MacPherson, Senior Research Manager, Correctional Service of Canada.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 2013 – Final Program

September 18, 2013

Alcohol can hurt the brain and body of an unborn baby and cause Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a serious lifelong condition that impacts both the individual and their family. A child with FASD becomes an adult with FASD, facing birth defects, developmental and learning delays and social, educational, and employment challenges.

An Introduction to FASD – Sterling Clarren

September 18, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Sterling Clarren, CEO and Scientific Director, Canada Northwest FASD Research Network; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics; Faculty of Medicine, University of British Columbia; Clinical Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, University of Washington.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum…

Prenatal alcohol exposure and abnormal brain development

September 18, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Kathy Sulik, Professor of Cell Biology and Physiology; Member of the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC, USA.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Socio-Economic implications of FASD

September 18, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Philip Jacobs, Professor of Health Economics, Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta; Director of Research Collaborations, IHE.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Legal perspectives of FASD – Fia Jampolsky

September 18, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Ms. Fia Jampolsky, Chair, Yukon Human Rights Commission; Lawyer, Cabott and Cabott, Whitehorse.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Potential impact, benefits and burdens of an FASD screening program in the corrections system

September 18, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Larry Burd, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of North Dakota School of Medicine; Director of the North Dakota Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Center and PAS Clinic.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Review of current models for assessment and screening of FASD in the youth justice system

September 18, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Ab Chudley, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Manitoba; Medical Director, Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Program in Genetics and Metabolism.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

How could an understanding of needs in FASD shape sentencing responses within the criminal justice system?

September 18, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Jacqueline Pei, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Psychology; Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Pediatrics, University of Alberta.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Policy and legal recommendations to the understanding of FASD, its challenges and potential solutions

September 18, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. William Edwards, Deputy Public Defender, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

FASD and the modern sentencing theory debate; a path to criminal code reforms

September 18, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Allan Manson, Professor, Faculty of Law, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario.  Consensus Development Conference on Legal Issues of Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)

Delivery and Evaluation of a Mental health Promotion Intervention for Alberta Workplace Supervisors and Managers

September 01, 2013

| Angus Thompson, Philip Jacobs, Jessica Moffatt, Arianna Waye

This service and evaluation project originated from the Alberta courts via the collaboration of two Alberta Ministries; (1) Alberta Justice & Soliciter General and (2) Alberta Environment and Sustainable Resource Development. The impetus arose when a judge in an environmental protection case observed a need for additional attention to the mental health of workers. An Alberta…

Ambassador Program Guideline for Management of Primary Headache in Adults - Clinical Practice Guideline Background Document - August 2013

August 01, 2013

This background document outlines the methods used to develop the Alberta Clinical Practice Guideline (CPG) for Management of Primary Headache in Adults, which was produced as part of the Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program. Link to Alberta Ambassador Guideline Adaptation Program

Potential impacts of the Alberta fetal alcohol spectrum disorder service networks on secondary disabilities: a cost-benefit analysis.

July 18, 2013

| Thanh Nguyen, Jessica Moffatt, Philip Jacobs, Anderson Chuck, Egon Jonsson

  Objectives: To estimate the break-even effectiveness of the Alberta Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) Service Networks in reducing occurrences of secondary disabilities associated with FASD.

Early Childhood Development: Key People

May 09, 2013

Speaker Biographies Keynote Speaker Professor Sir Albert Aynsley-Green Kt.Children's Commissioner for England, 2005-2010 Sir Al Aynsley-Green is one of the world's leading authorities on children's services, child health and childhood. Through his distinguished early career as a pediatric endocrinologist and clinical researcher, he developed a deep interest in the circumstances…

Early Childhood Development: Presentations

May 09, 2013

9 May 2013Edmonton, Alberta Introductory Remarks Ms. Robyn Blackadar, President and CEO, Alberta Centre for Child, Family & Community Researchhttp://vimeo.com/channels/907291/66438458  Keynote Presentation Professor Sir Albert Aynsley-Green Kt. Children's Commissioner for England, 2005-2010http://vimeo.com/channels/907291/66486081  Response Dr. April Elliott, Chief…

IHE Innovation Forum IX - Early Childhood Development

May 09, 2013

9 May 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Early Childhood Development: Advancing Children’s Health is the ninth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally. Key Forum Documents Innovation Forum IX – Early childhood…

Innovation Forum IX – Early childhood development: Enhancing children’s health – Final Program

May 09, 2013

Early Childhood Development: Advancing Children’s Health is the ninth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally.

Innovation Forum IX – Early Childhood Development: Enhancing Children’s Health – Event Proceedings

May 09, 2013

Early Childhood Development: Advancing Children’s Health is the ninth IHE Innovation Forum, a semi-annual event bringing together senior public- and private-sector decision-makers to address policy issues of importance in the healthcare system in Alberta, Canada, and internationally.

Wait time from primary to specialty care: a trend analysis from Edmonton, Canada.

May 06, 2013

| Thanh Nguyen, Margaret Wanke, Leanne McGeachy

  Abstract: Medical wait time is a top health policy issue in Canada. Reliable data on the referral wait time from primary to specialty care are limited. Existing data on referral wait times are generally self-reported by specialists. In 2008, the Edmonton North Primary Care Network (PCN) developed a Centralized Referral Program, including a specialist database that contains…

About the Provincial Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable

May 05, 2013

5 May 2013 St. John's, Newfoundland The Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies Roundtable was a follow-up to a 2011 National Roundtable Discussion on Innovative Approaches to Industry-Payer Agreements held in Vancouver, British Columbia in association with the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health (CADTH) Annual Symposium.…

Provincial Industry Payer Agreements: Key People

May 05, 2013

Biographies Hon. Fred Horne Minister of Health, Government of Alberta Mr. Horne was elected to his second term as a Member of the Legislative Assembly for Edmonton-Rutherford on April 23, 2012. On May 8, 2012, Mr. Horne was appointed as Minister of Health. He had served as Minister of Health and Wellness since October 2011. He also served as a member of the Cabinet Policy Committee…

Provincial Industry Payer Agreements: Presentations

May 05, 2013

Sunday, 5 May 2013 St. John's, Newfoundland Opening Remarks Anderson Chuck, Director of Economic Evaluation and Analytics, Institute of Health Economics Greetings from the IHE Board Mark Findlay, AstraZeneca, IHE Board Member Greetings from the Minister Honourable Fred Horne, Minister of Health, Alberta Outline of the Day Chris Henshall, Chair, HTAi Policy Forum Discussions on…

Provincial Industry Payer Agreements: Key Documents

May 05, 2013

Roundtable Final Report Provincial Industry-Payer Agreements in an Era of National Pricing Strategies – National Roundtable Download Roundtable Final Report  Program Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies – Program Download Program Background Document Industry-Payer Agreements for Pharmaceuticals: Backgrounder Download…

Provincial Industry Payer Agreements Roundtable

May 05, 2013

Industry-Payer Agreements for Pharmaceuticals: Backgrounder

May 05, 2013

The Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies half-day invitational roundtable was part of the IHE's ongoing Methodology Forum series supported by the Institute of Health Economics, the Alberta government, and industry partners, AstraZeneca, Merck, and Eli Lilly. The event brought together academic experts, industry leaders and senior decision…

Backgrounder - Summary of Key Findings

May 05, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Mr. Eddy Nason, Senior Researcher, Institute of Governance.  Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies Roundtable.

International Perspectives - PLAs in other jurisdictions

May 05, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Michael Drummond, Professor of Health Economics, University of York, UK.  Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies Roundtable.

Pan-Canadian Collaboration - Update

May 05, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Diane McArthur, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Health and Long Term Care.  Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies Roundtable.

Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies – Program

May 05, 2013

The Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies half-day invitational roundtable was part of the IHE's ongoing Methodology Forum series supported by the Institute of Health Economics, the Alberta government, and industry partners, AstraZeneca, Merck, and Eli Lilly. The event brought together academic experts, industry leaders and senior decision…

Provincial Industry-Payer Agreements in an Era of National Pricing Strategies – National Roundtable – Final Report

May 05, 2013

The Provincial Industry Payer Agreements in an Era of National Purchasing Strategies half-day invitational roundtable was part of the IHE's ongoing Methodology Forum series supported by the Institute of Health Economics, the Alberta government, and industry partners, AstraZeneca, Merck, and Eli Lilly. The event brought together academic experts, industry leaders and senior decision…

Total prosthetic replacement of the temporomandibular joint: a rapid evidence assessment and economic analysis

May 03, 2013

| IHE Institute of Health Economics

This health technology assessment report has been produced in response to a request from Alberta Health (AH) as part of the Alberta Health Technologies Decision Process (AHTDP) to perform an evaluation of the scientific evidence on the safety and effectiveness of TMJ Concepts® and Biomet® Microfixation TMJ prostheses for adults who are indicated for total TMJ replacement.…

Transcutaneous Bilirubinometry for the Screening of Neonatal Hyperbilirubinemia

April 03, 2013

| IHE Institute of Health Economics

Transcutaneous Bilirubinometry for the Screening of Hyperbilirubinemia in Neonates ≥35 Weeks’ Gestation This report was prepared for Alberta Health Services (AHS) and focuses on the published evidence about the safety, test accuracy, and clinical impact of the use of transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) test for the screening of significant hyperbilirubinemia in term or late…

Stingray™ catheter and guidewire for recanalization of coronary chronic total occlusions: A rapid evidence assessment

March 15, 2013

| Ken Bond, Liz Dennett, Christa Harstall

The review summarizes the current evidence on the safety, efficacy, effectiveness, and potential cost-effectiveness on the use of the BridgePoint Medical System (consisting of the CrossBoss™ catheter, Stingray™ catheter, and Stingray™ guidewire) for the recanalization of refractory coronary chronic total occlusions (CTOs). The report also describes the relevant…

Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder - poverty trap?

March 04, 2013

| Thanh Nguyen, Egon Jonsson, Jessica Moffatt, Liz Dennett

  From the Introduction: In this paper, we report a discussion of available evidence regarding the association between poverty and FASD, and regarding the economic consequences of FASD on individuals and families which may materialize an FASD - poverty trap.

About the Living Laboratory Roundtable

February 19, 2013

19 February 2013 Edmonton, Alberta The Institute of Health Economics, in partnership with Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education, Alberta Health, and Eli Lilly Canada, conducted a roundtable to examine the concept of Alberta Health as a Living Laboratory. The ‘Living Laboratory' concept builds off the recognition of the unique assets and opportunity we have in Alberta,…

Living Laboratory: Key People

February 19, 2013

Biographies Dr. Lorne Tyrrell Board Chair, Institute of Health Economics Dr. Tyrrell is a former Dean of Medicine and Dentistry at the University of Alberta. He is a co-discoverer of the first oral antiviral drug to treat Hepatitis B. He is the CIHR/GlaxoSmithKline Chair in Virology at the U of A, Chair of the Gairdner Foundation, and a member of the Research Council of the Canadian…

Living Laboratory: Presentations

February 19, 2013

Tuesday, 19 February 2013 Edmonton, Alberta Welcome Dr. Lorne Tyrrell, Chair, Institute of Health Economicshttp://player.vimeo.com/video/60518479 Dr. Michael McGinnis, Executive Director, Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care, United States Institute of Medicine (IOM)Download Presentation http://player.vimeo.com/video/60607075 Greetings from the Government of…

Living Laboratory: Key Documents

February 19, 2013

Background Document Living Laboratory - Backgrounder for Roundtable DiscussionDownload Background Document

A "Living Laboratory" in Alberta

February 19, 2013

Living Lab Backgrounder for Roundtable Discussion

February 19, 2013

The Institute of Health Economics, in partnership with Alberta Enterprise and Advanced Education, Alberta Health, and Eli Lilly Canada, conducted a roundtable to examine the concept of Alberta Health as a Living Laboratory. The ‘Living Laboratory’ concept builds off the recognition of the unique assets and opportunity we have in Alberta, including a single health authority…

Best Care at Lower Cost – The Path to Continuously Learning Health Care

February 19, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Michael McGinnis, Executive Director, Roundtable on Value & Science-Driven Health Care, United States Institute of Medicine (IOM).  A "Living Laboratory" in Alberta Roundtable.

Health systems as Living Labs: Opportunities for collaboration with industry, and benefits for the system, patients and economy UK/international reflections

February 19, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Chris Henshall, Board Member, Alberta Research and Innovation Authority.  A "Living Laboratory" in Alberta Roundtable.

Living Laboratory Alberta

February 19, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Marvin Fritzler, Chair, Alberta Research and Innovation Authority.  A "Living Laboratory" in Alberta Roundtable.

Alberta: The ‘Living Laboratory’ for the World

February 19, 2013

PDF of a PowerPoint presentation by Dr. Cy Frank, CEO-designate, Alberta Innovates-Health Solutions.  A "Living Laboratory" in Alberta Roundtable.

Islet transplantation for the treatment of type 1 diabetes

February 13, 2013

| IHE Institute of Health Economics

Alberta STE Report written under contract with the Alberta Health Technologies Decision Process (AHTDP). This report is an update of the 2008 report on islet transplantation (IT) for Type 1 diabetes (T1DM). Section One of this analysis was intended to describe the profile of T1DM (definition, progression, epidemiology, and population dynamics of affected adults in Alberta, in Canada,…

Stress and development of depression and heavy drinking in adulthood: moderating effects of childhood trauma.

February 01, 2013

| Ian Colman, Yasmin Garad, Yiye Zeng, Kiyuri Naicker, Murray Weeks, Scott Patten, Peter Jones, Angus Thompson, T. Cameron Wild

  Purpose: Studies suggest that childhood trauma is linked to both depression and heavy drinking in adulthood, and may create a lifelong vulnerability to stress. Few studies have explored the effects of stress sensitization on the development of depression or heavy drinking among those who have experienced traumatic childhood events. This study aimed to determine the effect…

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