Objectives Data derived from primary care electronic medical records (EMRs) are being
used for research and surveillance. Case definitions are required to identify patients with …

Background Characterization of colonic lesions in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) remains
challenging. We developed an endoscopic classification of visual characteristics to identify …

Background Prediction of histology of small polyps facilitates colonoscopic treatment. The
aims of this study were: 1) to develop a simplified polyp classification, 2) to evaluate its …

Background Hydrocephalus is a debilitating disorder, affecting all age groups. Evaluation of
its global epidemiology is required for healthcare planning and resource allocation. …

Background: Published Canadian epidemiologic data on hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
include single-centre studies or are focused on Indigenous populations. We performed a study …

Rationale: Early access to subspecialty care is associated with improved outcomes for patients
with fibrotic interstitial lung disease (ILD). Access to ILD care may be limited for patients …

Objectives To demonstrate the usefulness of contrast‐enhanced ultrasound (CEUS) for the
evaluation of focal liver masses via a direct comparison to standard ultrasound and …

Background Primary care electronic medical record (EMR) data are being used for research,
surveillance, and clinical monitoring. To broaden the reach and usability of EMR data, case …

Background Intravenous thrombolysis with alteplase bolus followed by infusion is a global
standard of care for patients with acute ischaemic stroke. We aimed to determine whether …

OBJECTIVES: Dye spraying chromoendoscopy (DCE) is recommended for the detection of
colonic neoplastic lesions in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The majority of neoplastic …