This research examines historical struggles over who controls medical devices in the United States. Using cases like the open-source “EpiPencil,” it traces twentieth-century conflicts among doctors, engineers, industry, and government. The study challenges linear progress narratives and shows how shifting claims to expertise shape medical technology and authority.

This research demonstrates that jaw surgery corrects functional impairments, not just appearance. Studying hundreds of patients shows that correcting jaw disproportions eliminates speech distortions, improves chewing and breathing, and enhances quality of life. The findings challenge the view of jaw surgery as cosmetic, reframing it as vital medical care.

This research uses linked provincial health data to measure the population burden of coeliac disease in Alberta. By identifying diagnosis rates, care gaps, and early-life risk factors, the work informs healthcare planning and policy. The findings highlight rising diagnoses in children and the long-term personal and economic impact of a lifelong, diet-based condition.

Heart failure causes major suffering, high mortality, and escalating healthcare costs. This research identifies what people with heart failure and their carers need from home-based supportive care, including nurse-led support, better communication, and coordinated services. By defining and prioritising key recommendations, the project aims to guide policy toward improving quality of life and reducing hospitalisations.

This research creates a core outcome set for clinical trials of physical activity in older adults. Because trials currently measure inconsistent outcomes, evidence cannot be easily combined. Using a multi-round expert and stakeholder survey, the project will establish essential outcomes to reduce research waste, improve knowledge synthesis, and strengthen healthcare decisions.