The Burden of Illness in Patients with Moderate to Severe Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease in Canada by M Reza Maleki-Yazdi, Suzanne M Kelly, Sy S Lam, Mihaela Marin, Martin Barbeau, Valery Walker

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Prevention of Vertical HIV Transmission and Management of the HIV-Exposed Infant in Canada in 2014 by Ari Bitnun, Jason Brophy, Lindy Samson, Ariane Alimenti, Fatima Kakkar, Valerie Lamarre, Dorothy Moore, Christos Karatzios, Sandra Seigel, Laura Sauve, Wendy Vaudry, Mark H Yudin, Deborah Money

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Prevalence of and Risk Factors for Asthma in Off-Reserve Aboriginal Children and Adults in Canada by Hsiu-Ju Chang, Jeremy Beach, Ambikaipakan Senthilselvan

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The First case of Locally Acquired Tick-Borne Babesia Microti Infection in Canada by Jared MP Bullard, Arshad N Ahsanuddin, Anamarija M Perry, L Robbin Lindsay, Mahmood Iranpour, Antonia Dibernardo, Paul G Van Caeseele

“…Clinicians, laboratory medical practitioners and public health officials should be aware of B microti as a potential locally acquired infection in Canada.…”
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Defining Quality Indicators for Best-Practice Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Canada by Geoffrey C Nguyen, Shane M Devlin, Waqqas Afif, Brian Bressler, Steven E Gruchy, Gilaad G Kaplan, Liliana Oliveira, Sophie Plamondon, Cynthia H Seow, Chadwick Williams, Karen Wong, Brian M Yan, Jennifer Jones

“…BACKGROUND: There is a paucity of published data regarding the quality of care of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in Canada. Clinical quality indicators are quantitative end points used to guide, monitor and improve the quality of patient care. …”
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The Burden of Illness Related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Exacerbations in Québec, Canada by Tam Dang-Tan, Shiyuan Zhang, Ruben V. Tavares, Melissa Stutz, Afisi S. Ismaila, Julie Vaillancourt, Diane Corriveau, Richard H. Stanford, Xiwu Lin, Gilbert A. Nadeau, Alexander Simidchiev, Daria Parsons, John S. Sampalis

“…Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) prevalence in Canada has risen over time. COPD-related exacerbations contribute to the increased health care utilization (HCU) in this population. …”
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Institutional Care for Long-Term Mechanical Ventilation in Canada: A National Survey by Louise Rose, Douglas McKim, Sherri Katz, David Leasa, Mika Nonoyama, Cheryl Pedersen, Monica Avendano, Roger Goldstein

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Community-Acquired Antibiotic Resistance in Urinary Isolates from Adult Women in Canada by Warren J McIsaac, Tony Mazzulli, Joanne Permaul, Rahim Moineddin, Donald E Low

“…BACKGROUND: There are currently limited data regarding the prevalence of antimicrobial-resistant organisms causing community-acquired urinary tract infections among adult women in Canada. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) is the recommended first-line empirical antibiotic treatment, unless resistance of Escherichia coli to TMP-SMX exceeds 20%.…”
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The Establishment of a National Tissue Bank for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Research in Canada by Stephen M Collins, Kevin McHugh, Ken Croitoru, Micheal Howorth

“…The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) has established a national bank for tissue, serum and blood from patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). …”
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What are the respiratory health research priorities in Alberta, Canada? A stakeholder consultation by Michael K Stickland, Sachin R Pendharkar, Jananee Rasiah, Joanna E MacLean, Heather Sharpe, Lisa Cerato, Darlene Derech, Lisa Guirguis, Kathleen Hayward, Tara Lohmann, Elizabeth Manafo, Janice Paskey, Mark Rimkus, Syeda Kinza Rizvi, Gerry Robinson, Brent Seefried, Zeeyaan Somani, Mindy Tindall, Harissios Vliagoftis, Kathy Hayward

“…In collaboration with project partners, the RHSCN aimed to determine the respiratory research priorities for Alberta.Design The four phases of this research prioritisation project were (1) identifying research questions from stakeholders, (2) determining which research questions had been answered in existing literature, (3) prioritising unanswered questions and (4) finalising the priorities through an inperson workshop.Setting The study occurred in Alberta, Canada over a 2-year period beginning in March 2017.Participants A total of 448 patients, clinicians and other stakeholders consented to participate in the survey.Results A total of 595 possible questions were submitted, with 343 unique questions identified. …”
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Unsupervised clustering identifies thermohaline staircases in the Canada Basin of the Arctic Ocean – CORRIGENDUM by Mikhail G. Schee, Erica Rosenblum, Jonathan M. Lilly, Nicolas Grisouard

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The scholarly and practice profile of respiratory therapists in Canada: A cross-sectional survey by Marco Zaccagnini, André Bussières, Peter Nugus, Andrew West, Aliki Thomas

“…This study aimed to describe the demographic characteristics, scholarly and practice profiles of the respiratory therapy profession in Canada. # Methods A cross-sectional survey was distributed via the national professional association and regulatory bodies. …”
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Urban vegetation and well‐being: A cross‐sectional study in Montreal, Canada by Rita Sousa‐Silva, Yan Kestens, Zoé Poirier Stephens, Benoit Thierry, Daniel Schoenig, Daniel Fuller, Meghan Winters, Audrey Smargiassi

“…In this study, we investigate the cross‐sectional associations between residential vegetation exposure and individual well‐being in Montreal, Canada, using different vegetation and well‐being measures: The proportion of grass cover, tree cover, and average NDVI value within buffers of various radii (100–1000 m) were linked to each participant's residence (n = 1072, aged 18 years or older), while well‐being was assessed using subjective happiness, emotional well‐being, and personal well‐being scales. …”
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The prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of respiratory pathogens isolated from feedlot cattle in Canada by Porjai Rattanapanadda, Porjai Rattanapanadda, Dana Ramsay, Alyssa Butters, Calvin W. Booker, Sherry J. Hannon, Steve Hendrick, Joyce Van Donkersgoed, Brian N. Warr, Sheryl P. Gow, Paul S. Morley

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A Comparison of National Specialty Societies in Canada: Does CAG Measure Up? by William G Paterson

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Navigating the landscape of remote patient monitoring in Canada: trends, challenges, and future directions by Khayreddine Bouabida, Khayreddine Bouabida, Khayreddine Bouabida, Khayreddine Bouabida, Breitner Gomes Chaves, Enoch Anane, Navaal Jagram

“…This perspective article explores the state of play and examines the current landscape of RPM platforms adopted across Canada, detailing their functionalities and measurable impacts on healthcare outcomes, particularly in chronic disease management and hospital readmission reduction. …”
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An Economic Evaluation of Voriconazole versus Amphotericin B for the Treatment of Invasive Aspergillosis in Canada by Coleman Rotstein, Michel Laverdière, Anne Marciniak, Farzad Ali

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Clinical and Economic Consequences of Vancomycin and Fidaxomicin for the Treatment of Clostridium difficile Infection in Canada by Monika Wagner, Louis Lavoie, Mireille Goetghebeur

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Antibiotic Resistance in Canada at the Dawn of the New Millennium -- A Model for the Developed World? by John M Conly, B Lynn Johnston

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Co-Occurrence of Arthritis and Stroke amongst Middle-Aged and Older Adults in Canada by Roman Matveev, Chris I. Ardern

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