A5066542624- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Genetic factors in colorectal cancer
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Helicobacter pylori-related gastroenterology studies
- Diverticular Disease and Complications
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV-related health complications and treatments
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Gastrointestinal motility and disorders
- Microscopic Colitis
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- HIV Research and Treatment
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
University of Toronto
2016-2025
Cancer Care Ontario
2016-2025
Public Health Ontario
2015-2024
Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences
2013-2023
Sunnybrook Health Science Centre
2009-2022
Health Sciences Centre
2009-2022
Entomological Society of Canada
2021
3M (United States)
2015-2021
Grand River Hospital
2021
Walker (United States)
2021
INTRODUCTION An association between obesity and GERD symptoms has been reported; however, study results have inconsistent it is not known whether an persists after adjusting for other risk factors. METHODS We carried out a cross-sectional to determine the prevalence factors of in volunteers (VA employees). Participants completed Gastroesophageal Reflux Questionnaire, Block 98 Food Frequency provided height weight information, were invited upper endoscopy with biopsies. Associations body mass...
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common in men and women United States. CRC screening efforts are directed toward removal of adenomas sessile serrated lesions detection early-stage CRC. The purpose this article to update 2009 American College Gastroenterology guidelines. guideline framed around several key questions. We conducted a comprehensive literature search include studies through October 2020. inclusion criteria were any design with age 40 years older. Detailed...
Patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection need lifelong medical care, but many do not remain in care. The effect of poor retention care on survival is known, and we sought to quantify that relationship.We conducted a retrospective cohort study involving persons newly identified as having HIV during 1997-1998 at any United States Department Veterans Affairs hospital or clinic who started antiretroviral therapy after 1 January 1997. To be included the study, patients had have...
Background: Evidence-based guidelines recommend multivisceral resection for patients with locally advanced adherent colorectal cancer because it reduces local recurrence and improves survival. However, this procedure can increase morbidity compared standard may not be practiced uniformly. We performed a population-based study to examine surgical practice outcomes among in the United States. Methods: Patients who were 18 years or older had nonmetastatic, from January 1, 1988, through December...
Population-based screening for early detection and treatment of colorectal cancer (CRC) precursor lesions, using evidence-based methods, can be effective in populations with a significant burden the disease provided services are high quality. Multidisciplinary, guidelines quality assurance CRC diagnosis have been developed by experts project co-financed European Union. The 450-page were published book format Commission 2010. They include 10 chapters over 250 recommendations, individually...
<h3>Objective:</h3> Health administrative databases can be used to track chronic diseases. The aim of this study was validate a case ascertainment definition paediatric-onset inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) using data and describe its epidemiology in Ontario, Canada. <h3>Methods:</h3> A population-based clinical database patients with IBD aged <15 years define cases, patient information linked health compare the accuracy various patterns healthcare use. most accurate algorithm validated...
<h3>Objective</h3> Since the publication of first Asia Pacific Consensus on Colorectal Cancer (CRC) in 2008, there are substantial advancements science and experience implementing CRC screening. The Working Group aimed to provide an updated set consensus recommendations. <h3>Design</h3> Members from 14 Asian regions gathered seek using other national international guidelines, recent relevant literature published 2008 2013. A modified Delphi process was adopted develop statements....