Search Results - "Shahidi, Neal"

Treatment outcomes of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis by Johnston, James C, Shahidi, Neal C, Sadatsafavi, Mohsen, Fitzgerald, J Mark

“…Treatment outcomes for multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium Tuberculosis (MDRTB) are generally poor compared to drug sensitive disease. We sought to estimate…”
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Will Computer-Aided Detection and Diagnosis Revolutionize Colonoscopy? by Byrne, Michael F., Shahidi, Neal, Rex, Douglas K.

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Piecemeal cold snare polypectomy versus conventional endoscopic mucosal resection for large sessile serrated lesions: a retrospective comparison across two successive periods by van Hattem, W Arnout, Shahidi, Neal, Vosko, Sergei, Hartley, Imogen, Britto, Kaushali, Sidhu, Mayenaaz, Bar-Yishay, Iddo, Schoeman, Scott, Tate, David James, Byth, Karen, Hewett, David G, Pellisé, María, Hourigan, Luke F, Moss, Alan, Tutticci, Nicholas, Bourke, Michael J

“…Large (≥20 mm) sessile serrated lesions (L-SSL) are premalignant lesions that require endoscopic removal. Endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) is the existing…”
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Endoscopic full-thickness resection for invasive colorectal neoplasia: Hype or here to stay? by Shahidi, Neal, Bourke, Michael J.

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When trainees reach competency in performing ERCP: a systematic review by Shahidi, Neal, MD, Ou, George, MD, Telford, Jennifer, MD, Enns, Robert, MD

“…Background and Aims ERCP is an advanced endoscopic procedure that is technically more challenging and carries a higher risk of adverse events compared with…”
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Establishing the learning curve for achieving competency in performing colonoscopy: a systematic review by Shahidi, Neal, MD, Ou, George, MD, Telford, Jennifer, MD, MPH, FRCPC, Enns, Robert, MD, FRCP

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Effect of longer battery life on small bowel capsule endoscopy by Ou, George, Shahidi, Neal, Galorport, Cherry, Takach, Oliver, Lee, Terry, Enns, Robert

“…AIM:To determine if longer battery life improves capsule endoscopy(CE) completion rates.METHODS:A retrospective study was performed at a…”
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Impact of Asian Ethnicity on Colorectal Cancer Screening: A Population-Based Analysis by HOMAYOON, Babak, SHAHIDI, Neal C, CHEUNG, Winson Y

“…Although research shows that African Americans and Hispanics frequently receive less colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) than whites, few studies have focused…”
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Factors Associated With Positive Findings From Capsule Endoscopy in Patients With Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding by Shahidi, Neal C, Ou, George, Svarta, Sigrid, Law, Joanna K, Kwok, Ricky, Tong, Jessica, Lam, Eric C, Enns, Robert

“…Background & Aims Capsule endoscopy (CE) is used most frequently to identify causes of obscure gastrointestinal bleeding (OGIB). Identifying factors associated…”
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Factors Associated With Suboptimal Colorectal Cancer Screening in US Immigrants by SHAHIDI, Neal C, HOMAYOON, Babak, CHEUNG, Winson Y

“…Our objectives were to: (1) compare colorectal cancer screening (CRCS) among US born citizens (USBs), naturalized citizens (NACs), and noncitizens (NOCs) and…”
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Peroral endoscopic myotomy in the presence of small esophageal varices by Kim, Hyun Jae, Zhao, Billy, Shahidi, Neal, Lam, Eric C.S.

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When trainees reach competency in performing endoscopic ultrasound: a systematic review by Shahidi, Neal, Ou, George, Lam, Eric, Enns, Robert, Telford, Jennifer

“…Abstract Background/Study aim The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE) recommends that trainees complete 150 endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)…”
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The role of vedolizumab in patients with moderate-to-severe Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis by Shahidi, Neal, Bressler, Brian, Panaccione, Remo

“…Vedolizumab, an α4β7-integrin antagonist, is the first gut-selective monoclonal antibody that has been approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe…”
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Optical evaluation: the crux for effective management of colorectal neoplasia by Shahidi, Neal, Vosko, Sergei, van Hattem, W. Arnout, Sidhu, Mayenaaz, Bourke, Michael J.

“…Advances in minimally invasive tissue resection techniques now allow for the majority of early colorectal neoplasia to be managed endoscopically. To optimize…”
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Safety and efficacy of physician-administered balanced-sedation for the endoscopic mucosal resection of large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps by Gupta, Sunil, Kurup, Rajiv, Shahidi, Neal, Vosko, Sergei, McKay, Owen, Zahid, Simmi, Whitfield, Anthony, Lee, Eric Y., Williams, Stephen John, Burgess, Nicholas Graeme, Bourke, Michael J.

“…Abstract Background and study aims Because of concerns about peri-procedural adverse events (AEs), guidelines recommend anesthetist-managed sedation (AMS) for…”
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Colorectal cancer screening: Opportunities to improve uptake, outcomes, and disparities by Shahidi, Neal, Cheung, Winson Y

“…Colorectal cancer screening has become a standard of care in industrialized nations for those 50 to 75 years of age, along with selected high-risk populations…”
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Sa1224 Assessing the Performance of Interferon-Gamma Release Assays in Inflammatory Bowel Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis by Shahidi, Neal C, Fu, Yi - Tzu Nancy, Qian, Hong, Bressler, Brian

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Increased versus stable doses of inhaled corticosteroids for exacerbations of chronic asthma in adults and children by Quon, Bradley S, Fitzgerald, J Mark, Lemière, Catherine, Shahidi, Neal, Ducharme, Francine M

“…Written action plans providing guidance in the early treatment of asthma exacerbations have traditionally advocated doubling of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS)…”
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The Utility of Infliximab Therapeutic Drug Monitoring among Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Concerns for Loss of Response: A Retrospective Analysis of a Real-World Experience by Bressler, Brian, Rosenfeld, Gregory, DeMarco, Mari L., Galorport, Cherry, Shahidi, Neal, Shuster, Constantin, Mitchell, Robert A., Enns, Robert

“…Background. Infliximab (IFX) therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) allows for objective decision making in patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and loss…”
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Correlating Quantitative Fecal Immunochemical Test Results with Neoplastic Findings on Colonoscopy in a Population-Based Colorectal Cancer Screening Program: A Prospective Study by Telford, Jennifer, McGahan, Colleen E., Hamm, J., Gondara, Lovedeep, Gentile, Laura, Shahidi, Neal, Enns, Robert

“…Background and Aims. The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) recommends a fecal immunochemical test- (FIT-) positive predictive value (PPV) for all…”
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