A5089512588- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Sinusitis and nasal conditions
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Social Media in Health Education
- Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Cutaneous Melanoma Detection and Management
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Pituitary Gland Disorders and Treatments
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Dental Education, Practice, Research
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Drug-Induced Adverse Reactions
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Spinal Fractures and Fixation Techniques
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Meta-analysis and systematic reviews
- Cancer Genomics and Diagnostics
- Healthcare Systems and Technology
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Reflective Practices in Education
- Melanoma and MAPK Pathways
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cerebrospinal fluid and hydrocephalus
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
University of Ottawa
2019-2024
Hospital for Sick Children
2024
SickKids Foundation
2024
University of Toronto
2020-2024
Queen's University
2023
Philips (United States)
2023
St. Michael's Hospital
2020-2023
Health Sciences Centre
2023
Toronto East General Hospital
2023
Dalhousie University
2023
In 2020, dupilumab became the first monoclonal antibody therapy to be approved by Health Canada for treatment of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP). The primary aim this study was characterize outcomes in an initial cohort patients CRSwNP who have undergone therapy.A retrospective conducted were treated dupilumab. Demographic information, comorbidities, number previous surgeries, and insurance information collected. outcome changes sinonasal test (SNOT-22) scores from baseline...
Given that nasal septoplasty is a common procedure in otolaryngology - head and neck surgery, the objective of this study was to evaluate quality readability online patient education materials on septoplasty.A Google search performed using eight different terms related septoplasty. Six tools were used assess included materials. These Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level, Flesch Reading Ease, Gunning-Fog Index, Simple Measure Gobbledygook Coleman-Liau Automated Readability Index. The DISCERN tool...
Monitoring the evolution of gender diversity within medicine is essential to understanding medical workforce and anticipating its future.To evaluate distribution trends among trainees practicing physicians in field otolaryngology-head neck surgery (OHNS) across Canada.This cross-sectional study collected demographic data on Canadian population, students, resident physicians, fellows, full-time professors from following publicly available databases: Post-MD Education Registry, Medical...
Objective Patient education materials across 3 national English otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (OHNS) societies: the American Academy of Otolaryngology–Head Neck Surgery (AAO‐HNS), Canadian Society (CSOHNS), Ear, Nose, Throat United Kingdom (ENT UK) were examined to determine whether they are written at a level suitable for patient comprehension. Study Design Cross‐sectional study. Setting Online presented through OHNS societies. Methods Readability was calculated using Flesch‐Kincaid...
Objectives There is growing interest in assessing patient quality of life (QOL) following treatment sinonasal tumors, including inverted papilloma (IP). We aimed to elucidate the natural history postoperative QOL outcomes IP patients treated with surgery. Methods Cases surgically at 4 tertiary academic rhinology centers were retrospectively reviewed. SNOT‐22 scores used evaluate preoperatively and postoperatively (1, 3, 6, 12 months). Repeated‐measures ANOVA assessed for differences mean...
Patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) and immunoglobulin deficiencies (ID) have more recalcitrant sinonasal disease a subset of these patients undergo surgical management for their CRS. However, there is paucity literature on the outcomes in this patient population appropriate treatment algorithms CRS ID. The objective study was to better elucidate endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) ID terms disease-specific quality-of-life scores need revision surgery.
Purpose: Complications related to parotidectomy can cause significant morbidity, and thus, the decision pursue this surgery needs be well-informed. Given that information available online plays a critical role in patient education, study aimed evaluate readability quality of education materials (PEMs) regarding parotidectomy. Methods: A Google search was performed using term “parotidectomy” first 10 pages were analyzed. Quality reliability assessed DISCERN instrument. Flesch-Kincaid Grade...
The Canadian landscape of racial diversity in academic OHNS programs is currently unknown, as to date medical organizing bodies have refrained from collecting race-based data. However, new policy guidelines by the Medical Association support collection data that may be used equity, and inclusion programs. This study aims describe representation visible minorities amongst departments divisions Canada at various levels seniority.An online survey was distributed members 13 department 2022....
Background Aspirin‐exacerbated respiratory disease (AERD) represents a severe endotype of chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyposis. Although aspirin desensitization (AD) has emerged as an effective therapeutic option, the natural history AERD without AD remains unclear. Methods A retrospective review was conducted patients who underwent endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS) between 2010 and 2019. The primary outcomes were revision rate time to surgery. Secondary included changes in 22‐item...
<h3>Background:</h3> Educational videos have become valuable resources and can address some of the pitfalls traditional learning. To ensure clerkship students adequate exposure to curriculum objectives, a series objective-aligned self-directed learning video podcasts covering core surgical concepts were developed by medical residents. The objective study was evaluate efficacy in surgery rotation. <h3>Methods:</h3> Nineteen created, housed at www.surgicaleducationportal.com, distributed...
Laryngeal electromyography (LEMG) is a useful diagnostic test in the evaluation of vocal fold paralysis (VFP). This study investigates factors that can make LEMG challenging to perform.
Interstitial granulomatous drug reaction is a rare condition presenting as erythematous-to-violaceous plaques on the lateral trunk, axillae, buttocks, and thighs. Calcium-channel blockers, angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors, beta-blockers, statins have been described drugs that can trigger interstitial reaction. We present case of related to hydrochlorothiazide our approach management this condition. The diagnosis was confirmed with skin biopsy rechallenge hydrochlorothiazide, which...