Systematic detection and multidisciplinary care of delirium in older medical inpatients: a randomized trial

…, FJ Primeau, RF Bailey, MJ Bonnycastle, J Laplante - Cmaj, 2002 - Can Med Assoc
Background: Delirium is common and often goes undetected in older patients admitted to
medical services. It is associated with poor outcomes. We conducted a randomized clinical trial …

[HTML][HTML] Adult bone marrow-derived cells trans-differentiating into insulin-producing cells for the treatment of type I diabetes

SH Oh, TM Muzzonigro, SH Bae, JM LaPlante… - Laboratory …, 2004 - nature.com
Recent findings suggest that bone marrow (BM) cells have the capacity to differentiate into a
variety of cell types including endocrine cells of the pancreas. We report that BM derived …

Identification and characterization of the single channel function of human mucolipin‐1 implicated in mucolipidosis type IV, a disorder affecting the lysosomal pathway

JM LaPlante, J Falardeau, M Sun, M Kanazirska… - FEBS …, 2002 - Wiley Online Library
Mucolipin‐1 (MLN1) is a membrane protein with homology to the transient receptor potential
channels and other non‐selective cation channels. It is encoded by the MCOLN1 gene, …

[PDF][PDF] Complete streets: We can get there from here

J LaPlante, B McCann - ITE journal, 2008 - Citeseer
A complete street is A roAd that is designed to be safe for drivers; bicyclists; transit vehicles
and users; and pedestrians of all ages and abilities. the complete streets concept focuses not …

Lysosomal exocytosis is impaired in mucolipidosis type IV

JM LaPlante, M Sun, J Falardeau, D Dai… - Molecular genetics and …, 2006 - Elsevier
Mucolipidosis type IV (MLIV) is an autosomal recessive disease characterized by severe
neurological impairment, ophthalmologic defects, and gastric dysfunction. MLIV cells have a …

Autonomous spherical mobile robot for child-development studies

F Michaud, JF Laplante, H Larouche… - … on Systems, Man …, 2005 - ieeexplore.ieee.org
This paper presents the design process of a spherical robot capable of autonomous motion,
and demonstrates how it can become a tool in child-development studies. The robot, named …

Chaperone‐mediated autophagy is defective in mucolipidosis type IV

…, C Curcio‐Morelli, JM LaPlante… - Journal of cellular …, 2009 - Wiley Online Library
Mucolipidosis type IV (MLIV) is a lysosomal storage disorder caused by mutations in the
MCOLN1 gene, a member of the transient receptor potential (TRP) cation channel gene family. …

NON‐INVASIVE TECHNIQUE FOR OBTAINING FLUORESCENCE EXCITATION AND EMISSION SPECTRA IN VIVO

RH Pottier, YFA Chow, JP LaPlante… - Photochemistry and …, 1986 - Wiley Online Library
An intensified photodiode array forms the heart of a sensitive spectrophotofluorometry system
that permits the rapid and non‐invasive determination of fluorescence emission spectra in …

Deep sequencing reveals mixed infection with 2009 pandemic influenza A (H1N1) virus strains and the emergence of oseltamivir resistance

E Ghedin, J Laplante, J DePasse… - Journal of Infectious …, 2011 - academic.oup.com
Mixed infections with seasonal influenza A virus strains are a common occurrence and an
important source of genetic diversity. Prolonged viral shedding, as observed in …

The silent impact of ageist communication in long term care facilities: Elders' perspectives on quality of life and coping strategies

M Lagacé, A Tanguay, ML Lavallée, J Laplante… - Journal of Aging …, 2012 - Elsevier
Communication is an essential component of any caregiving relationship. This is especially
the case for institutionalized elders who need to maintain strong and empowering social …