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View article: Enhancing Shape Perception and Segmentation Consistency for Industrial Image Inspection
Enhancing Shape Perception and Segmentation Consistency for Industrial Image Inspection Open
Semantic segmentation stands as a pivotal research focus in computer vision. In the context of industrial image inspection, conventional semantic segmentation models fail to maintain the segmentation consistency of fixed components across …
View article: The COVID-19 pandemic did not negatively impact frequency or continuity of outpatient care in Alberta, Canada
The COVID-19 pandemic did not negatively impact frequency or continuity of outpatient care in Alberta, Canada Open
Outpatient care patterns have changed markedly during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this population-based retrospective cohort study, we compared the frequency of outpatient care (whether in-person or virtual) and continuity of care for all co…
View article: Outcomes Among Patients Hospitalized With Non–COVID-19 Conditions Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta and Ontario, Canada
Outcomes Among Patients Hospitalized With Non–COVID-19 Conditions Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Alberta and Ontario, Canada Open
Importance The association of inpatient COVID-19 caseloads with outcomes in patients hospitalized with non–COVID-19 conditions is unclear. Objective To determine whether 30-day mortality and length of stay (LOS) for patients hospitalized w…
View article: Frequency and Type of Outpatient Visits for Patients With Cardiovascular Ambulatory‐Care Sensitive Conditions During the COVID‐19 Pandemic and Subsequent Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Frequency and Type of Outpatient Visits for Patients With Cardiovascular Ambulatory‐Care Sensitive Conditions During the COVID‐19 Pandemic and Subsequent Outcomes: A Retrospective Cohort Study Open
Background Because the impact of changes in how outpatient care was delivered during the COVID‐19 pandemic is uncertain, we designed this study to examine the frequency and type of outpatient visits between March 1, 2019 to February 29, 20…
View article: The risk of death or unplanned readmission after discharge from a COVID-19 hospitalization in Alberta and Ontario
The risk of death or unplanned readmission after discharge from a COVID-19 hospitalization in Alberta and Ontario Open
Death or readmission after discharge from a COVID-19 hospitalization is common and had a similar frequency in Alberta and Ontario. Risk stratification and interinstitutional comparisons of outcomes after hospital admission for COVID-19 sho…
View article: Changes in outpatient care patterns and subsequent outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective cohort analysis from a single payer healthcare system
Changes in outpatient care patterns and subsequent outcomes during the COVID-19 pandemic: A retrospective cohort analysis from a single payer healthcare system Open
Background There have been rapid shifts in outpatient care models during the COVID-19 pandemic but the impact of these changes on patient outcomes are uncertain. We designed this study to examine ambulatory outpatient visit patterns and ou…
View article: P2Y12 inhibitor adherence trajectories in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: prognostic implications
P2Y12 inhibitor adherence trajectories in patients with acute coronary syndrome undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention: prognostic implications Open
Aims Post-acute coronary syndrome (ACS) P2Y12 inhibitor non-adherence is common and associated with greater risk of major adverse cardiovascular events (MACEs). Non-adherence can follow different trajectories from an inability to initiate,…
View article: What are potential barriers and enablers to patient and physician participation in Canadian cell therapy trials for stroke? A stakeholder interview study
What are potential barriers and enablers to patient and physician participation in Canadian cell therapy trials for stroke? A stakeholder interview study Open
Objectives Early phase cell therapy trials face many barriers to successful, timely completion. To optimise the conduct of a planned clinical trial of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) therapy for chronic stroke, we sought patient and physician …
View article: Mapping the preclinical to clinical evidence and development trajectory of the oncolytic virus talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC): a systematic review
Mapping the preclinical to clinical evidence and development trajectory of the oncolytic virus talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC): a systematic review Open
Objective This study aimed to conduct a systematic review of preclinical and clinical evidence to chart the successful trajectory of talimogene laherparepvec (T-VEC) from the bench to the clinic. Design This study was a systematic review. …
View article: Reporting preclinical anesthesia study (REPEAT): Evaluating the quality of reporting in the preclinical anesthesiology literature
Reporting preclinical anesthesia study (REPEAT): Evaluating the quality of reporting in the preclinical anesthesiology literature Open
Poor reporting quality may contribute to irreproducibility of results and failed 'bench-to-bedside' translation. Consequently, guidelines have been developed to improve the complete and transparent reporting of in vivo preclinical studies.…
View article: Safety and Efficacy of Adult Stem Cell Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction and Ischemic Heart Failure (SafeCell Heart): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Safety and Efficacy of Adult Stem Cell Therapy for Acute Myocardial Infarction and Ischemic Heart Failure (SafeCell Heart): A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Open
Preclinical and clinical evidence suggests that mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) may be beneficial in treating both acute myocardial infarction (AMI) and ischemic heart failure (IHF). However, the safety profile and efficacy of MSC therapy is…
View article: Global Health in Ottawa: An Interview with Dr. Anne McCarthy, Lead for Undergraduate Medical Education in Global Health
Global Health in Ottawa: An Interview with Dr. Anne McCarthy, Lead for Undergraduate Medical Education in Global Health Open
Dr. Annie McCarthy, MD, is Professor of Medicine at the University of Ottawa and a member of the Division of Infectious Diseases at the Ottawa Hospital. She is the Lead for Undergraduate Medical Education Global Health and previous Directo…
View article: Meeting the Challenges of an Aging Canadian Population: An Interview with Dr. Anna Byszewski, Patient Safety Advocate and Geriatrician at The Ottawa Hospital
Meeting the Challenges of an Aging Canadian Population: An Interview with Dr. Anna Byszewski, Patient Safety Advocate and Geriatrician at The Ottawa Hospital Open
Dr. Anna Byszewski, MD, is a geriatrician at The Ottawa Hospital and Regional Geriatric Program of Eastern Ontario. She completed medical school and residency training in Internal Medicine and Geriatric Medicine at the University of Ottawa…