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Robert R. Quinn

Researcher at University of Calgary

Publications -  157
Citations -  10211

Robert R. Quinn is an academic researcher from University of Calgary. The author has contributed to research in topics: Dialysis & Population. The author has an hindex of 42, co-authored 145 publications receiving 8781 citations. Previous affiliations of Robert R. Quinn include Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre & Libin Cardiovascular Institute of Alberta.

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Patency Rates of the Arteriovenous Fistula for Hemodialysis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

TL;DR: In recent years, AVFs had a high rate of primary failure and low to moderate primary and secondary patency rates and consideration of these outcomes is required when choosing a patient's preferred access type.
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The 2010 Canadian Hypertension Education Program recommendations for the management of hypertension: Part 2 – therapy

TL;DR: The evidence-based recommendations for the prevention and treatment of hypertension in adults for 2010 are updated and treatment thresholds and targets should be predicated on the patient's global atherosclerotic risk, target organ damage and comorbid conditions.
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The 2012 Canadian hypertension education program recommendations for the management of hypertension: blood pressure measurement, diagnosis, assessment of risk, and therapy.

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TL;DR: Use of home blood pressure monitoring to confirm a diagnosis of white coat syndrome and the recent evidence on blood pressure targets for patients with hypertension and diabetes are reviewed and continue to recommend a blood pressure target of less than 130/80 mm Hg.
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Overview of the Alberta Kidney Disease Network.

TL;DR: The unique ability to combine laboratory and administrative data for a large geographically defined population provides a rich data source not only for research purposes but for policy development and for the delivery of health care.
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Home care assistance and the utilization of peritoneal dialysis

TL;DR: Barriers to self-care PD are very common in the elderly ESRD population but home care assistance significantly increases the number of patients who can be safely offered PD.