Edmonton
Edmonton (Medicine)
Edmonton (pronunciation: /ˈɛdməntən/) is a term used in the medical field, specifically in the context of transplantation medicine. It refers to the Edmonton Protocol, a procedure for the treatment of Type 1 Diabetes.
Etymology
The term "Edmonton" in this context is derived from the city of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada, where the protocol was first developed and implemented by Dr. James Shapiro and his team at the University of Alberta in 2000.
Related Terms
- Islet Transplantation: A procedure that involves the transplantation of islet cells from a donor pancreas into another person's liver. The Edmonton Protocol is a specific type of islet transplantation.
- Type 1 Diabetes: A chronic condition in which the pancreas produces little or no insulin. The Edmonton Protocol is a treatment option for this condition.
- Immunosuppression: The reduction of the activation or efficacy of the immune system. It is a critical part of the Edmonton Protocol to prevent the body from rejecting the transplanted islet cells.
- University of Alberta: The university where the Edmonton Protocol was developed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Edmonton
- Wikipedia's article - Edmonton
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