Publications
The work of our scientists, research associates, and staff are often found in the pages of top journals. Each year, our researchers publish over 400 peer-reviewed papers.
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Wong H, Li LC: The validity of a non-radiologist reader in identifying cam and pincer femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) using plain radiography
January 15, 2016
Read MoreRatzlaff C, Zhang C, Korzan J, Josey L, Wong H, Cibere J, Prlic HM, Kopec JA, Esdaile JM, Li LC, Barber M, Forster BB. The validity of a non-radiologist reader in identifying cam and pincer femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) using plain radiography. Rheumatol Int. 2015 Oct 3. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 26433895.
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Gill J, Gill JS: Estimation of potential deceased organ donors in Canada
January 15, 2016
Read MoreRose C, Nickerson P, Delmonico F, Randhawa G, Gill J, Gill JS. Estimation of potential deceased organ donors in Canada. Transplantation. 2015 Oct 16. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 26479283.
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Dodek P: Prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes associated with physical restraint use in mechanically ventilated adults
February 3, 2016
Read MoreRose L, Burry L, Mallick R, Luk E, Cook D, Fergusson D, Dodek P, Burns K, Granton J, Ferguson N, Devlin JW, Steinberg M, Keenan S, Reynolds S, Tanios M, Fowler RA, Jacka M, Olafson K, Skrobik Y, Mehta S. Prevalence, risk factors, and outcomes associated with physical restraint use in mechanically ventilated adults. J Crit Care. 2016 Feb; 31(1):31–5. doi: 10.1016/j.jcrc.2015.09.011. Epub 2015 Sep 25. PMID: 26489482.
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Stenstrom R: Moxifloxacin use and its association on the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in an inner city emergency department
April 4, 2016
Read MoreRush B, Wormsbecker A, Stenstrom R, Kassen B. Moxifloxacin use and its association on the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in an inner city emergency department. J Emerg Med. 2016 Mar; 50(3):371–5. doi: 10.1016/j.jemermed.2015.07.044. Epub 2015 Sep 23. PMID: 26416134.
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Grunau B, Grafstein E: Speed and accuracy of mobile BlackBerry Messenger to transmit chest radiography images
June 12, 2017
Read MoreScheuermeyer F, Grunau B, Cheyne J, Grafstein E, Christenson J, Ho K. Speed and accuracy of text-messaging emergency department electrocardiograms from a small community hospital to a provincial referral center. J Telemed Telecare. 2016 Mar; 22(2):105–13. doi: 10.1177/1357633X15587626. Epub 2015 May 29. PMID: 26199276.
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Mackay M, Grafstein E, Humphries K: There are sex differences in the demographics and risk profiles of emergency department (ED) patients with atrial fibrillation and flutter, but no apparent differences in ED management or outcomes
January 15, 2016
Read MoreScheuermeyer FX, Mackay M, Christenson J, Grafstein E, Pourvali R, Heslop C, MacPhee J, Ward J, Heilbron B, McGrath L, Humphries K. There are sex differences in the demographics and risk profiles of emergency department (ED) patients with atrial fibrillation and flutter, but no apparent differences in ED management or outcomes. Acad Emerg Med. 2015 Sep; 22(9):1067–75. doi: 10.1111/acem.12750. Epub 2015 Aug 20. PMID: 26291513.
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Shojania K: Temporal trends in patient safety in the Netherlands: reductions in preventable adverse events or the end of adverse events as a useful metric?
January 15, 2016
Read MoreShojania KG, Marang-van de Mheen PJ. Temporal trends in patient safety in the Netherlands: reductions in preventable adverse events or the end of adverse events as a useful metric? BMJ Qual Saf. 2015 Sep; 24(9):541–4. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004461. Epub 2015 Jul 6. PMID: 26150549.
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Koehoorn M: Gender inequalities in access to health care among adults living in British Columbia, Canada
January 21, 2016
Read MoreSocias ME, Koehoorn M, Shoveller J. Gender inequalities in access to health care among adults living in British Columbia, Canada. Womens Health Issues. 2016 Jan–Feb ;26(1):74–9. doi: 10.1016/j.whi.2015.08.001. Epub 2015 Sep 15. PMID: 263845457.
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Khan NA. Barriers and facilitators for Type 2 diabetes management in South Asians
January 15, 2016
Read MoreSohal T, Sohal P, King-Shier KM, Khan NA. Barriers and facilitators for Type 2 diabetes management in South Asians: A systematic review. PLoS One. 2015 Sep 18; 10(9): e0136202. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0136202. eCollection 2015. PMID: 26383535.
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Wong H, Ayas N, Dodek P. Implementation of a quality improvement initiative to reduce daily chest radiographs in the intensive care unit
January 15, 2016
Read MoreSy E, Luong M, Quon M, Kim Y, Sharifi S, Norena M, Wong H, Ayas N, Leipsic J, Dodek P. Implementation of a quality improvement initiative to reduce daily chest radiographs in the intensive care unit. BMJ Qual Saf. 2015 Sep 8. pii: bmjqs-2015-004151. doi: 10.1136/bmjqs-2015-004151. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 26350068.
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Humphries K, Khan N: Sex disparities in post-acute myocardial infarction pharmacologic treatment initiation and adherence: Problem for young women
January 15, 2016
Read MoreSmolina K, Ball L, Humphries KH, Khan N, Morgan SG. Sex disparities in post-acute myocardial infarction pharmacologic treatment initiation and adherence: Problem for young women. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2015 Oct 13. pii: CIRCOUTCOMES.115.001987. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 26462876.
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Westerberg BD. Symptom resolution rates of post traumatic versus non traumatic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: A systematic review
January 14, 2016
Read MoreAron M, Lea J, Nakku D, Westerberg BD. Symptom resolution rates of post-traumatic versus non-traumatic benign paroxysmal positional vertigo: A systematic review. Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2015 Jul 16. pii: 0194599815594384. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 26183524.