Browsing Theses by Subject "Selenium"
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Assessing Mercury Risks for the Optimization of Nutrient Benefits from Wild-harvested Fish Consumption in the Northwest Territories, Canada
(University of Waterloo, 2016-03-14)Background: Fish are often rich in essential nutrients, such as omega-3 fatty acids (n-3 FAs) and selenium (Se), and thus can promote health. However, methylmercury (MeHg), a contaminant found in many species in the ... -
Design and Characterization of an 8x8 Lateral Detector Array for Digital X-Ray Imaging
(University of Waterloo, 2011-02-01)X-ray imaging has become one of the most pervasive and effective means of diagnosis in medical clinics today. As more imaging systems transition to digital modes of capture and storage, new applications of x-ray imaging, ... -
Evaluation of a Direct Detection Selenium-CMOS 8×8 Passive Pixel Sensor Array for Digital X-Ray Imaging Applications
(University of Waterloo, 2010-04-30)Digital imaging systems for medical applications use amorphous silicon thin-film transistor (TFT) technology due to its ability to be manufactured over large areas, making it useful for X-ray imaging, which requires imagers ...