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Reducing two-unit red cell transfusions on the oncology ward: a choosing wisely initiative by Gob, Alan, Bhalla, Anurag, Aseltine, Laura, Chin-Yee, Ian

“…Background/contextDespite Choosing Wisely recommendations for single unit red blood cell transfusion orders, ~50% of orders on the oncology ward at London…”
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Reducing overutilisation of serum vitamin D testing at a tertiary care centre by Tai, Felicia, Chin-Yee, Ian, Gob, Alan, Bhayana, Vipin, Rutledge, Angela

“…IntroductionTesting of 25-hydroxy (25-OH) vitamin D serum levels has increased drastically in recent years and much of it is considered inappropriate based on…”
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Reducing length of stay in patients following liver transplantation using the model for continuous improvement by Sachar, Yashasavi, Alamr, Abdulrhman, Gob, Alan, Tang, Ephraim, Teriaky, Anouar, Qumosani, Karim, Weernink, Corinne, Dodds, Melanie, Thomas, Kelly, Sinclair, Lynne, Skaro, Anton, Brahmania, Mayur

“…Length of stay (LOS) is a significant contributor to overall patient outcomes for patients undergoing liver transplantation. This study documents a quality…”
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8 Increasing capacity for autologous stem cell transplants for lymphomas: a quality improvement study by Deotare, Uday, Fulford, Adrienne, Xenocostas, Anargyros, Caldwell, Deanna, Nugent, Sue, Reiger, Susan, Mussio, Mark, Gob, Alan

“…BackgroundAutologous Stem Cell Transplant (ASCT) patients have an inpatient length of stay (LOS) of 21–28 days. In a resource constrained environment, this…”
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Effect of a formalised discharge process which includes electronic delivery of prescriptions to pharmacies on the incidence of delayed prescription retrieval by Sachedina, Ayaaz Kazmir, Mota, Sonia, Lorenzin, Julie, Allegretti, Marlene, Leyser, Maureen, Gob, Alan, McKelvie, Robert

“…Lack of prescription adherence after discharge from the inpatient hospital setting is a barrier to the delivery of optimal patient care. Non-adherence to…”
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Anterior epistaxis by Biadsee, Ameen, Gob, Alan, Sowerby, Leigh

“…Several facts about anterior epistaxis are presented. Among other things, epistaxis is the primary reason for 1 in 313 ED visits. Correct application of…”
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Decreasing daily blood work in hospitals: What works and what doesn't by Jalbert, Rochelle, Gob, Alan, Chin‐Yee, Ian

“…Recurrent, inappropriate laboratory testing is a costly and wasteful use of healthcare resources. Recognizing this problem, the American Board of Internal…”
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Improving the Efficiency of Virtual Insulin Teaching for Patients Admitted to Hospital Through the COVID-19 Pandemic by Tong, Jeffery, Jackson, Sherrill, Meehan, Rebecca, Iannicello, Dane, Li, Raymond, Joy, Tisha, Spaic, Tamara, Gob, Alan, Clemens, Kristin

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A Systematic Review of Diagnostic Features and Treatment Outcomes In Hemophagocytic Syndromes In the Adult Population by Gob, Alan, Lazo-Langner, Alejandro

“…Abstract 1497 The hemophagocytic syndrome (HPS) is a rare but serious condition with a poor prognosis. The syndrome is characterized by hypercytokinemia,…”
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Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma Presenting as Bilateral Internal Auditory Canal Lesions by Markovic, Nevena, Ikeda, Kristin M, Gob, Alan, Burneo, Jorge G

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Reducing hyperglycaemia post-kidney and liver transplant: a quality improvement initiative by Clemens, Kristin K, Brahmania, Mayur, Weernink, Corrine, Lofty, Khaled, Rjoob, Hani, Berberich, Amanda, Gob, Alan

“…In-hospital glycaemic management can reduce post-transplant morbidity, but is not always part of transplant care. We aimed to reduce the mean number of…”
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Cerebrospinal fluid plasmacytosis by Hsia, Cyrus C., Gob, Alan

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Increasing Capacity for Autologous STEM Cell Transplants: A Quality Improvement Study by Deotare, Uday, Fulford, Adrienne, Xenocostas, Anargyros, Nugent, Susan, Reiger, Susan, Mussio, Mark, Caldwell, Deanna, Halley, Cadance, Gob, Alan

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582 - Increasing Capacity for Autologous STEM Cell Transplants: A Quality Improvement Study by Deotare, Uday, Fulford, Adrienne, Xenocostas, Anargyros, Nugent, Susan, Reiger, Susan, Mussio, Mark, Caldwell, Deanna, Halley, Cadance, Gob, Alan

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Increasing Capacity for Autologous STEM Cell Transplants By Outpatient Conditioning Therapy: A Quality Improvement Study by Deotare, Uday, Fulford, Adrienne, Xenocostas, Anargyros, Nugent, Susan, Reiger, Susan, Mussio, Mark, Caldwell, Deanna, Halley, Cadance, Gob, Alan

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Reducing red blood cell folate testing: a case study in utilisation management by Ismail, Ola, Chin-Yee, Ian, Gob, Alan, Bhayana, Vipin, Rutledge, Angela

“…Mandatory enrichment of wheat flour in Canada with folic acid since 1998 has caused folate deficiency to be rare. There were 3019 red blood cell (RBC) folate…”
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Gaucher disease screening at a general adult hematology tertiary care centre: A prospective study by Russell, Steven A., Sholzberg, Michelle, Mangel, Joy, Keeney, Michael, Hedley, Ben, Bode, Margo, Gob, Alan, Lam, Selay, Phua, Chai, Hsia, Cyrus C.

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London Transfer Project: improving handover documentation from long-term care homes to hospital emergency departments by Carson, Joseph, Gottheil, Stephanie, Gob, Alan, Lawson, Sherri

“…About one-quarter of all long-term care (LTC) residents are transferred to an emergency department (ED) every 6 months in Ontario, Canada. When residents are…”
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Reducing waste: a guidelines-based approach to reducing inappropriate vitamin D and TSH testing in the inpatient rehabilitation setting by Bateman, Emma A, Gob, Alan, Chin-Yee, Ian, MacKenzie, Heather M

“…BackgroundLaboratory overutilisation increases healthcare costs, and can lead to overdiagnosis, overtreatment and negative health outcomes. Discipline-specific…”
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Multimorbidity is strongly associated with long-term but not short-term mortality after cardiac valve replacement by Krishnaswami, Ashok, Go, Alan S, Forman, Daniel E, Leong, Thomas K, Lee, Hon, Maurer, Mathew S, McCulloch, Charles E

“…Abstract Background The presence of multimorbidity is known to be related to adverse clinical outcomes. However, its association with mortality in patients…”
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