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View article: A Population‐Based Matched Cohort Study of Extra‐Digestive Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Individuals With and Without Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A Population‐Based Matched Cohort Study of Extra‐Digestive Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Individuals With and Without Inflammatory Bowel Disease Open
Background Trends in extra‐digestive (ED) cancer incidence and mortality in inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) may be changing with newer approaches to management. Aims To study temporal trends and contemporary risks of ED cancers in indivi…
View article: Measuring the Association Between the COVID-19 Pandemic and Cancer Incidence by Sex Using a Quasi-Experimental Study Design
Measuring the Association Between the COVID-19 Pandemic and Cancer Incidence by Sex Using a Quasi-Experimental Study Design Open
PURPOSE This study examined the association between COVID-19 and cancer incidence by sex in Manitoba, Canada. METHODS We used a population-based quasi-experimental study design and an interrupted time-series analysis to compare the rate of…
View article: Deep Learning Models to Screen Electronic Health Records for Breast and Colorectal Cancer Progression: Performance Evaluation Study
Deep Learning Models to Screen Electronic Health Records for Breast and Colorectal Cancer Progression: Performance Evaluation Study Open
Background Cancer progression is an important outcome in cancer research. However, it is frequently documented only in electronic health records (EHRs) as unstructured text, which requires lengthy and costly chart reviews to extract for re…
View article: Behaviour Change Considerations to Promote Physical Activity Participation among Individuals with Quiescent Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Barriers and Facilitators
Behaviour Change Considerations to Promote Physical Activity Participation among Individuals with Quiescent Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Barriers and Facilitators Open
Background: Most individuals with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) do not engage in optimum levels of physical activity (PA). This study aimed to identify important factors to consider when promoting PA participation among individuals wit…
View article: Correction to: Fecal Immunochemical Test Positivity Thresholds: An International Survey of Population‑Based Screening Programs
Correction to: Fecal Immunochemical Test Positivity Thresholds: An International Survey of Population‑Based Screening Programs Open
In this article, Fig. 1 appeared incorrectly without the x-axis labels and have now been corrected in the original publication. For completeness and transparency, the old incorrect and correct Fig. 1 are displayed below: Incorrect Fig. 1: …
View article: Research Participation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Studies: What Do Patients Want?
Research Participation in Inflammatory Bowel Disease Studies: What Do Patients Want? Open
Background We aimed to determine patient perspectives on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) research participation and potential changes related to the COVID pandemic experience. Methods Participants of the population-based University of Man…
View article: A174 THE DIRECT HEALTHCARE COST OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE IN CANADA: A POPULATION-BASED ANALYSIS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DATA
A174 THE DIRECT HEALTHCARE COST OF INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE IN CANADA: A POPULATION-BASED ANALYSIS OF ADMINISTRATIVE DATA Open
Background The prevalence of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Canada is rising rapidly, with an estimated 0.86% of the population living with IBD in 2025. With this rise in prevalence comes a rise in the direct costs to healthcare syste…
View article: A225 UPTAKE AND OUTCOMES OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION COUNSELLING FOR RECENTLY DIAGNOSED IBD PATIENTS.
A225 UPTAKE AND OUTCOMES OF MENTAL HEALTH AND NUTRITION COUNSELLING FOR RECENTLY DIAGNOSED IBD PATIENTS. Open
Background Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) significantly impacts both physical and mental health, with patients experiencing elevated levels of anxiety and depression. Nutritional management is also crucial, as dietary choices can influen…
View article: A122 CHARACTERIZATION OF COLORECTAL NEOPLASIA IN PEOPLE WITH LYNCH SYNDROME
A122 CHARACTERIZATION OF COLORECTAL NEOPLASIA IN PEOPLE WITH LYNCH SYNDROME Open
Background Lynch syndrome (LS) is an autosomal dominant condition that is associated with germline variants in the MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, or PMS2 genes or a deletion in the EpCAM gene which inactivates MSH2. LS is the most common cause of hered…
View article: Template of a climate sustainability plan for medical professional organizations: the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology example
Template of a climate sustainability plan for medical professional organizations: the Canadian Association of Gastroenterology example Open
Environmental change is underway and has the potential to adversely affect digestive health. Professional medical organizations have an important role to play in addressing the challenge. An important initial response is the development of…
View article: Fecal Immunochemical Test Positivity Thresholds: An International Survey of Population-Based Screening Programs
Fecal Immunochemical Test Positivity Thresholds: An International Survey of Population-Based Screening Programs Open
This international survey has documented the wide range of FIT positivity thresholds that are in current use. Quantitative FITs enable programs to achieve the desired program outcomes within available resource constraints by adjusting the …
View article: Trends in the incidence and prevalence of cirrhosis in Manitoba, Canada: A population-based study (2010-2019)
Trends in the incidence and prevalence of cirrhosis in Manitoba, Canada: A population-based study (2010-2019) Open
This population-based study highlights concerning temporal trends in cirrhosis, characterized by rising annual incidence and prevalence estimates, particularly among young adults and females. These findings underscore the urgent need for c…
View article: Fracture Risk Prediction Using the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool in Individuals With Cancer
Fracture Risk Prediction Using the Fracture Risk Assessment Tool in Individuals With Cancer Open
Importance The Fracture Risk Assessment Tool (FRAX) is a fracture risk prediction tool for 10-year probability of major osteoporotic fracture (MOF) and hip fracture in the general population. Whether FRAX is useful in individuals with canc…
View article: A prospective observational study of pharmacological attitude in psychiatric population
A prospective observational study of pharmacological attitude in psychiatric population Open
Objectives: The study was done (1) to evaluate the attitude of patients toward medications related to psychiatric illnesses and (2) to determine the association of attitude with adherence. Methods: A prospective observational study was car…
View article: Deep Learning Models to Screen Electronic Health Records for Breast and Colorectal Cancer Progression: Performance Evaluation Study (Preprint)
Deep Learning Models to Screen Electronic Health Records for Breast and Colorectal Cancer Progression: Performance Evaluation Study (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Cancer progression is an important outcome in cancer research. However, it is frequently documented only in electronic health records (EHRs) as unstructured text, which requires lengthy and costly chart reviews to extract for r…
View article: A Population-Based Matched Cohort Study of Digestive System Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Individuals With and Without Inflammatory Bowel Disease
A Population-Based Matched Cohort Study of Digestive System Cancer Incidence and Mortality in Individuals With and Without Inflammatory Bowel Disease Open
INTRODUCTION: To study digestive system cancer risks in individuals with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBDs) in the biologic era. METHODS: We used population-level administrative and cancer registry data from Ontario, Canada, (1994–2020) to…
View article: Response
Response Open
In reflecting on the points raised by Dr Wilkinson in the May 2024 issue of Canadian Family Physician ,[1][1] we would like to offer the following responses. On earlier detection . On how earlier detection is needlessly identifying cancers…
View article: Canadian colorectal cancer screening programs: How do they measure up using the International Agency for Research on Cancer criteria for organized screening?
Canadian colorectal cancer screening programs: How do they measure up using the International Agency for Research on Cancer criteria for organized screening? Open
Background Canada has one of the highest incidences of colorectal cancer (CRC) worldwide. CRC screening improves CRC outcomes and is cost-effective. This study compares Canadian CRC screening programs using essential elements of an organiz…
View article: Feasibility of opportunistic colorectal cancer screening of hospitalized patients in tertiary care and community hospitals
Feasibility of opportunistic colorectal cancer screening of hospitalized patients in tertiary care and community hospitals Open
Background Population screening for colorectal cancer (CRC) remains low, requiring alternative approaches for increasing participation. Opportunistic screening of hospitalized patients may aid in increasing uptake rates. Objective To asses…
View article: Identifying patients with diagnosed cirrhosis in administrative health databases: a validation study
Identifying patients with diagnosed cirrhosis in administrative health databases: a validation study Open
Objectives: Case ascertainment algorithms were developed and validated to identify people living with cirrhosis in administrative health data in Manitoba, Canada using primary care electronic medical records (EMR) to define the reference s…
View article: Implementation of Synoptic Reporting for Endoscopic Localization of Complex Colorectal Neoplasms
Implementation of Synoptic Reporting for Endoscopic Localization of Complex Colorectal Neoplasms Open
Introduction Lack of documented tattooing of colorectal neoplasms at index colonoscopy results in high repeat preoperative colonoscopy rates. We developed national consensus recommendations for endoscopic localization and piloted an electr…
View article: Health Services Utilization and Specialist Care in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Multiprovince Population-Based Cohort Study
Health Services Utilization and Specialist Care in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Multiprovince Population-Based Cohort Study Open
Background Patterns of health services utilization among children with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) are important to understand as the number of children with IBD continues to increase. We compared health services utilization and surge…
View article: A164 OPTIMIZING A PROVINCIAL SCREENING PROGRAM FOR DETECTION OF LYNCH SYNDROME
A164 OPTIMIZING A PROVINCIAL SCREENING PROGRAM FOR DETECTION OF LYNCH SYNDROME Open
Background Up to 30% of those with colorectal cancer (CRC) have an affected family member. Lynch syndrome (LS) is the most common inherited condition predisposing patients to CRC. LS is an autosomal dominant condition associated with micro…
View article: A253 BEHAVIOUR CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH QUIESCENT AND MILDLY ACTIVE IBD – A QUALITATIVE STUDY
A253 BEHAVIOUR CHANGE CONSIDERATIONS TO IMPROVE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY PARTICIPATION AMONG INDIVIDUALS WITH QUIESCENT AND MILDLY ACTIVE IBD – A QUALITATIVE STUDY Open
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View article: A252 DRUG DISCONTINUATION AND PERSISTENT SYMPTOMS AMONG THE USERS OF BIOSIMILAR AND LEGACY ANTI-TNF DRUGS IN A REAL-WORLD CANADIAN IBD COHORT
A252 DRUG DISCONTINUATION AND PERSISTENT SYMPTOMS AMONG THE USERS OF BIOSIMILAR AND LEGACY ANTI-TNF DRUGS IN A REAL-WORLD CANADIAN IBD COHORT Open
Background Biosimilars and their reference originator drugs are increasingly used for inducing and maintaining remission in Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD). Persistent symptoms, such as fatigue and joint pain, have been reported among in…
View article: A262 THE EXCESS USE OF PROTON-PUMP INHIBITORS IN CHILDREN WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE
A262 THE EXCESS USE OF PROTON-PUMP INHIBITORS IN CHILDREN WITH INFLAMMATORY BOWEL DISEASE Open
Background Proton-pump inhibitors (PPI) use can impact the gut microbiome, thus, it is possible that use in children may be associated with an increase in pediatric IBD. Aims We investigated the common gastrointestinal symptoms that result…