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View article: Corrigendum to Association Between Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Child Health Care Use: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Ontario, Canada
Corrigendum to Association Between Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Child Health Care Use: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Ontario, Canada Open
View article: Prevalence of Orthostatic Autonomic Dysregulation in Pediatric Concussion
Prevalence of Orthostatic Autonomic Dysregulation in Pediatric Concussion Open
Importance Pediatric concussion can affect the autonomic nervous system. Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of physiological autonomic dysregulation (AD) and symptom provocation following concussion is crucial for optimizing …
View article: BRAVA: A randomized controlled trial of a brief group intervention for youth with suicidal ideation and their caregivers
BRAVA: A randomized controlled trial of a brief group intervention for youth with suicidal ideation and their caregivers Open
Objectives Suicide is the second leading cause of mortality among Canadian youth. As wait times for mental health (MH) support have increased, adolescents with mild-to-moderate suicidal ideation (SI) are waiting longer for support compared…
View article: Association Between Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Child Health Care Use: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Ontario, Canada
Association Between Prenatal Cannabis Exposure and Child Health Care Use: A Retrospective Cohort Study in Ontario, Canada Open
View article: P.080 Head circumference values among Inuit children in Nunavut, Canada: a retrospective cohort study
P.080 Head circumference values among Inuit children in Nunavut, Canada: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background: Inuit children have been observed to have high rates of macrocephaly, which leads to burdensome travel for medical evaluation, often with no pathology identified. Given reports that WHO growth charts may not reflect all populat…
View article: 171. Retrospective Review of Management of Acute Otitis Media in a Canadian Pediatric Emergency Department
171. Retrospective Review of Management of Acute Otitis Media in a Canadian Pediatric Emergency Department Open
Background Acute Otitis Media (AOM) is a leading cause of antibiotic prescription in children. Watchful waiting is the preferred strategy for AOM management for mildly ill children ≥ 2-years-old however current clinical practice varies. Th…
View article: Head circumference values among Inuit children in Nunavut, Canada: a retrospective cohort study
Head circumference values among Inuit children in Nunavut, Canada: a retrospective cohort study Open
Our results support the observation that Inuit children from Nunavut have larger head circumferences than other populations, and use of the WHO charts may thus lead to overdiagnosis of macrocephaly and underdiagnosis of microcephaly. Popul…
View article: Impact of patient–family physician language concordance on healthcare utilisation and mortality: a retrospective cohort study of home care recipients in Ontario, Canada
Impact of patient–family physician language concordance on healthcare utilisation and mortality: a retrospective cohort study of home care recipients in Ontario, Canada Open
Introduction As the world’s linguistic diversity continues to increase at an unprecedented rate, a growing proportion of patients will be at risk of experiencing language barriers in primary care settings. We sought to examine whether pati…
View article: Ascertaining the Francophone population in Ontario: validating the language variable in health data
Ascertaining the Francophone population in Ontario: validating the language variable in health data Open
View article: Resilience among organ donation coordinators: a Canadian mixed-methods study
Resilience among organ donation coordinators: a Canadian mixed-methods study Open
Background Organ and Tissue Donation Coordinators (OTDCs) are key to the success of deceased organ donation processes. However, reduced resilience can leave them susceptible to the incidence of work-related issues and decrease the quality …
View article: Beware the Boxer's Fracture Imposter: Where Does the Metaphysis End and the Diaphysis Begin?
Beware the Boxer's Fracture Imposter: Where Does the Metaphysis End and the Diaphysis Begin? Open
Introduction: Fractures of the fifth metacarpal are a common injury. In children, they are often stable and heal uneventfully, including after closed reduction. Fractures of the metacarpal diaphysis, conversely, tend to be unstable and may…
View article: Finding significant pathogens in blood cultures in children: Should we set the timer to 36 hours?
Finding significant pathogens in blood cultures in children: Should we set the timer to 36 hours? Open
Background: Knowledge of time to positivity (TTP) for blood cultures is useful to assess timing of discontinuation of empiric antimicrobials for suspected bacteremia with no focus. Methods: An audit of positive blood cultures from the Chil…
View article: Prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity among linguistic groups of patients receiving home care in Ontario: a retrospective cohort study
Prevalence and patterns of multimorbidity among linguistic groups of patients receiving home care in Ontario: a retrospective cohort study Open
Background Prior studies have demonstrated the negative impact of language barriers on access, quality, and safety of healthcare, which can lead to health disparities in linguistic minorities. As the population ages, those with multiple ch…
View article: THU132 Pediatric Diabetes Virtual Visit Quality And Outcome Not Associated With Social Determinants Of Health
THU132 Pediatric Diabetes Virtual Visit Quality And Outcome Not Associated With Social Determinants Of Health Open
Disclosure: L. Bastien: None. C. Zuijdwijk: None. E. Goldbloom: None. R. Webster: None. E. Sucha: None. Word count: 350 Title: Pediatric diabetes virtual visit quality and outcome not associated with social determinants of health Authors: …
View article: Variability in criteria for death determination in the intensive care unit
Variability in criteria for death determination in the intensive care unit Open
View article: A <scp>population‐based</scp> study of factors associated with systemic treatment in advanced prostate cancer decedents
A <span>population‐based</span> study of factors associated with systemic treatment in advanced prostate cancer decedents Open
Introduction Life‐prolonging therapies (LPTs) are rapidly evolving for the treatment of advanced prostate cancer, although factors associated with real‐world uptake are not well characterized. Methods In this cohort of prostate‐cancer dece…
View article: Factors associated with hypothermia within the first 6 hours of life in infants born at ≥340 weeks’ gestation: a multivariable analysis
Factors associated with hypothermia within the first 6 hours of life in infants born at ≥340 weeks’ gestation: a multivariable analysis Open
Background Lack of appropriate temperature management has been associated with significant adverse outcomes in preterm and low birthweight neonates. There is a lack of similar investigations in the late preterm (34 0 –36 6 ) and term (≥37 …
View article: A Bibliometric Analysis of Publication Patterns in Pediatric Neurology
A Bibliometric Analysis of Publication Patterns in Pediatric Neurology Open
Purpose To examine the publication patterns of pediatric neurology articles in general pediatric, general neurology, and neurology subspecialty journals using a bibliometric approach. Methods The top 5 journals in general pediatrics, gener…
View article: Therapeutic Hypothermia on Transport: The Quest for Efficiency: Results of a Quality Improvement Project
Therapeutic Hypothermia on Transport: The Quest for Efficiency: Results of a Quality Improvement Project Open
Introduction: Therapeutic hypothermia (TH) within 6 hours after birth is known to improve both survival and neurodevelopmental outcomes in neonates with hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). Meeting this recommended target temperature for…
View article: Amiodarone, Verapamil, or Diltiazem Use With Direct Oral Anticoagulants and the Risk of Hemorrhage in Older Adults
Amiodarone, Verapamil, or Diltiazem Use With Direct Oral Anticoagulants and the Risk of Hemorrhage in Older Adults Open
View article: Primary care bonus payments and patient-reported access in urban Ontario: a cross-sectional study
Primary care bonus payments and patient-reported access in urban Ontario: a cross-sectional study Open
Although the access bonus correlated with access in larger urban settings, it did not in smaller settings, aligning with previous research questioning its utility in smaller geographies. The access bonus may benefit from a redesign that co…
View article: Obstetric and perinatal health outcomes after pertussis vaccination during pregnancy in Ontario, Canada: a retrospective cohort study
Obstetric and perinatal health outcomes after pertussis vaccination during pregnancy in Ontario, Canada: a retrospective cohort study Open
Our results complement evidence that maternal Tdap vaccination is not associated with adverse outcomes in mothers or infants. Ongoing evaluation in Canada is needed as maternal Tdap vaccination coverage increases in coming years.
View article: Pathways from parenting practices to adolescent suicidality: Evidence on the role of emotional and behavioral symptoms from a prospective cohort of Canadian children
Pathways from parenting practices to adolescent suicidality: Evidence on the role of emotional and behavioral symptoms from a prospective cohort of Canadian children Open
Objective To investigate longitudinal relationships between parenting practices in childhood and adolescent suicidality, and assess the mediating role of emotional and behavioral symptoms. Methods Data were drawn from the National Longitud…
View article: Risk of Hospitalization With Hemorrhage Among Older Adults Taking Clarithromycin vs Azithromycin and Direct Oral Anticoagulants
Risk of Hospitalization With Hemorrhage Among Older Adults Taking Clarithromycin vs Azithromycin and Direct Oral Anticoagulants Open
This study suggests that, among adults of advanced age taking a DOAC, concurrent use of clarithromycin compared with azithromycin was associated with a small but statistically significantly greater 30-day risk of hospital admission with ma…
View article: Adolescent Mental Health Following Exposure to Positive and Harsh Parenting in Childhood
Adolescent Mental Health Following Exposure to Positive and Harsh Parenting in Childhood Open
Objectives: The purpose of the present study was to assess longitudinal associations between positive and harsh parenting in childhood and adolescent mental and behavioral difficulties. Methods: Data were drawn from Canada’s population-bas…
View article: Lifetime experience of multiple common mental disorders and 19-year mortality: results from a Canadian population-based cohort
Lifetime experience of multiple common mental disorders and 19-year mortality: results from a Canadian population-based cohort Open
Aims To examine the impact of multiple psychiatric disorders over the lifetime on risk of mortality in the general population. Methods Data came from a random community-based sample of 1397 adults in Atlantic Canada, recruited in 1992. Maj…
View article: Depressive and anxious symptoms and 20-year mortality: Evidence from the Stirling County study
Depressive and anxious symptoms and 20-year mortality: Evidence from the Stirling County study Open
This study provides evidence that symptoms of depression and anxiety may have differential associations with early mortality. Somatic symptoms such as upset stomach and loss of appetite may be protective against mortality, perhaps through …
View article: Depression and mortality in a longitudinal study: 1952–2011
Depression and mortality in a longitudinal study: 1952–2011 Open
The association between depression and mortality persists over long periods of time and has emerged among women in recent decades, despite contemporaneous improvements in the treatment of depression and reduction of stigma associated with …
View article: Précarité des populations francophones âgées vivant en situation linguistique minoritaire
Précarité des populations francophones âgées vivant en situation linguistique minoritaire Open
Le vieillissement des populations s’est considérablement accentué ces dernières décennies et ce plus particulièrement pour la population francophone vivant en situation linguistique minoritaire au Canada. Nos analyses secondaires de l’Enqu…