Study objectives: To determine whether differences in sleep apnea severity between men and
women referred to a sleep clinic are related to the differences in neck circumference (NC). …

Study objectives To compare the prevalence andseverity of sleep apnea between
premenopausal and postmenopausal women, and to determine whether these differences are …

Routine daily laboratory testing of hospitalized patients reflects a wasteful clinical practice
that threatens the value of health care. Choosing Wisely initiatives from numerous …

BACKGROUND Discharge from hospital can be a vulnerable period for patients. Multifaceted
“discharge bundles” facilitate care transitions and possibly decrease adverse outcomes. …

Since the launch of Choosing Wisely in the United States, 1 efforts to raise awareness about
avoiding low-value care have spread internationally, 2 prompting numerous commentaries, …

Importance The transition from hospital to home can expose patients to adverse events during
the post discharge period. Post discharge care including phone calls may provide support …

Background: Hip fractures are associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Co-management
models pairing orthopaedic surgeons with hospitalists or geriatricians may be …

BACKGROUND Benzodiazepines and sedative hypnotics are commonly used to treat insomnia
and agitation in older adults despite significant risk. A clear understanding of the extent …

• Cognitive behavioural therapy is effective first line treatment for chronic insomnia• Advise
individual or group based cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia delivered in-person or …

Sedative-hypnotic medications are frequently prescribed for hospitalized patients with
insomnia, but they can result in preventable harm such as delirium, falls, hip fractures, and …