A5070423081- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- Airway Management and Intubation Techniques
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Reconstructive Surgery and Microvascular Techniques
- Head and Neck Anomalies
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Neuroendocrine Tumor Research Advances
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Studies
- Foreign Body Medical Cases
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Restraint-Related Deaths
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Surgical Simulation and Training
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation
- Bone fractures and treatments
- Shoulder and Clavicle Injuries
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
- Economic and Financial Impacts of Cancer
University of British Columbia
2024-2025
McGill University Health Centre
2017-2025
McGill University
2016-2024
Jewish General Hospital
2020-2024
Royal Victoria Hospital
2021-2024
Montreal Children's Hospital
2023
Hutchinson (United Kingdom)
2023
Vancouver General Hospital
2023
Depression is increasingly recognized as a risk factor for adverse outcomes in cardiovascular disease. However, little known about depression older adults undergoing transcatheter (TAVR) or surgical (SAVR) aortic valve replacement.To determine the prevalence of and its association with all-cause mortality TAVR SAVR.This preplanned analysis Frailty Aortic Valve Replacement (FRAILTY-AVR) prospective cohort study included 14 centers 3 countries from November 15, 2011, through April 7, 2016....
Medullary thyroid cancer (MTC) cells are capable of secreting various tumor markers including calcitonin and carcinoembyronic antigen (CEA). The purpose this study is to determine whether abnormal CEA levels may be used as a marker predict the severity disease in MTC.A retrospective analysis was completed for 33 patients with MTC who had preoperative serum levels. Univariate multivariate analyses were quantify relationship between stage prognosis.On analysis, elevated significantly...
Abstract Objective Information technologies may enhance our traditional perioperative teaching by providing more comprehensive information beyond the clinical visit. This quality improvement study aims to assess whether implementation of an animated surgical video improves caregiver satisfaction for children undergoing adenotonsillectomy. Study Design Prospective, single‐blinded randomized‐controlled trial was conducted between March 1 and October 1, 2023. Setting Tertiary care academic...
Abstract Background Advanced head and neck malignancies with underlying bony involvement often require aggressive oncological resection of large segments the oral cavity including mandible. These patients vascularized donor osseous free tissue transfer to reconstruct significant defects. Traditionally, bone is harvested on its vascular supply shaped defect in a hand fashion (FHS). However, virtual surgical planning (VSP) has emerged as method optimize reconstructive outcomes decrease...
The COVID-19 pandemic placed considerable strain on the healthcare system, leading to re-allocation of resources and implementation new practice guidelines. objective this study is assess impact guideline modifications head neck cancer (HNC) care at two tertiary centers in Canada.A retrospective cohort was conducted. HNC patients seen before after onset (pre-pandemic: July 1st, 2019, February 29th, 2020; pandemic: March 2020, October 31st, 2020) were included. pre-pandemic cohorts compared...
Patient education and engagement is a pivotal component of surgical recovery. Ensuring proper patient involves thorough understanding one's diagnosis recovery plan, while reducing language learning barriers to help patients make informed decisions improve their hospital experience.To assess whether using an animated guide will who are undergoing head neck surgery feel more satisfied with process.A randomized clinical trial was conducted between January August 2020 at single tertiary care...
Background Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a large portion of oncology consultations have been conducted remotely. The maladaptation or compromise care could negatively impact patients and their disease management. Objective We aimed describe development implementation process web-based, animated patient education tool that supports remotely in context fewer in-person interactions with health providers. Methods platform created presents multilingual instructions. Animations concerning cancer...
Round and cylindrical food or other foreign bodies (e.g., hot dogs, sausages, grapes, marbles) pose the greatest risk. Uninflated balloons are hazardous owing to their ability form a complete seal of airway.[1][1] Cyanosis, respiratory distress inability speak cough signals
Background: Oncocytic thyroid carcinoma (OTC) was previously considered a variant of follicular (FTC) but has recently been reclassified as separate form cancer. This study aimed to demonstrate that FTC and OTC are fundamentally distinct entities can potentially be differentiated preoperatively through cytology and/or molecular testing. Methods: A retrospective chart review patients diagnosed with operated upon at two university health centers from January 2016 September 2023 (n = 3219)...
Background: Hyperthyroidism, characterized by excessive thyroid hormone production, presents in diverse clinical forms, including overt and subclinical disease. Accurate timely diagnosis is critical to prevent complications such as cardiac dysfunction, osteoporosis, storm. Objective: To provide a comprehensive review of the presentation, diagnostic methods, management strategies for hyperthyroidism, focusing on current practices, advancements, challenges treatment. Methods: This synthesizes...
The Bethesda classification system for thyroid fine needle aspirate (FNA) is used to predict the risk of malignancy and guide management nodules. We postulated that malignancies characterized as III on FNA have more aggressive features than those classified IV. A retrospective chart review was performed identify who underwent surgery at a single tertiary hospital setting between 2015 2020. Associations category, molecular genetic test results, histopathologic findings were examined. Out 628...
Tracheostomy is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures, particularly in adult, intubated, and critically ill patients. Although traditional technique includes an open tracheostomy (OST) operating room, it occasionally at bedside. Over 30 years ago endoscopic percutaneous dilatational (PDT) emerged as alternative to OST for adult intubated A very few early reports PDT described major complications. These small studies suffered from poor patient selection, inappropriate...
Background This study compares patient‐reported functional and aesthetic outcomes of split‐thickness skin graft (STSG) versus hatchet flap closure radial forearm free (RFFF) donor site. Methods Patients with RFFF (2015–2020) were retrospectively identified. Those willing to participate in (PRO) filled out Patient‐Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS) Michigan Hand Outcome Questionnaire (MHOQ). Results 198 patients met our inclusion criteria 81 participated PRO. There was a higher rate...
Head and neck masses are a significant diagnostic challenge differential diagnoses range from inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic conditions. Timely, accurate evaluation is essential for optimal patient outcomes. This review highlights systematic approach to diagnosing head through comprehensive history, physical examination, variety of tools. Imaging modalities such as computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound integral in diagnosis. Fine-needle aspiration (FNA)...
Epistaxis, commonly referred to as nosebleeds, is a frequent clinical presentation with etiologies spanning from localized trauma systemic conditions and medication effects. Despite its high prevalence, management approaches vary significantly depending on the cause severity. To provide comprehensive review of current strategies for epistaxis, focusing initial interventions, evaluation techniques, preventive measures. A structured literature was conducted identify effective management,...