Abstract Background/Purpose Appendiceal perforation significantly impacts the outcomes of
pediatric appendicitis. While socioeconomic status affects perforation risk in the United …

Background The scope of practice of general surgeons in Canada is highly variable. The
objective of this study was to examine the demographic characteristics of general surgeons …

Purpose Colonoscopy can prevent morbidity and mortality from colorectal cancer (CRC) and
is the most commonly used screening method in the United States. Barriers to colonoscopy …

Background: In Canada, endoscopy is primarily performed by gastroenterologists and
surgeons, and some studies report that colonoscopies performed by nongastroenterologists …

Background There is a dearth of evidence on geographic variation in sleep duration and
quality, and about the effect of geographic location or “place” on sleep. The objective was to …

Background Socioeconomic status and distance from hospital have been shown to be
associated with poor surgical outcomes related to acute appendicitis. Indigenous …

Abstract Sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are a class of oral glucose-
lowering agents commonly used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. With increased use …

Background Compared to open rectal surgery, laparoscopy is associated with lower
perioperative morbidity but unclear oncologic outcomes. Unique technical challenges exist …

Methods This quality improvement initiative was a prospective cohort study exploring KPIs
on colonoscopies performed by volun tarily participating Alberta North Zone colonoscopists …