Purpose: We report the results of a prospectively ran-domized study that compared the
combination of epirubicin, cisplatin, and protracted venous infusion fluorouracil (5-FU)(ECF …

Humans and their microbiota have coevolved a mutually beneficial relationship in which the
human host provides a hospitable environment for the microorganisms and the microbiota …

One decade has passed since seminal publications described macrophage infiltration into
adipose tissue ( AT ) as a key contributor to inflammation and obesity‐related insulin …

The intestinal barrier is vulnerable to damage by microbiota-induced inflammation that is
normally restrained through mechanisms promoting homeostasis. Such disruptions contribute …

Child maltreatment is a preventable public health problem. Research has demonstrated that
neighborhood structural factors (eg poverty, crime) can influence the proportion of a …

Background: Evidence suggests that there may be an association between transfer status (direct
admission or interhospital transfer) and outcomes in trauma patients. The purpose of …

Objective: Prolonged stay in the intensive care unit (ICU) is associated with high mortality,
morbidity, and costs. Identifying those patients who are most likely to benefit from an extended …

The increasing ubiquity of PowerPoint in the university classroom raises complex questions
about pedagogy and the creation of dynamic and effective learning environments. Though …

… Correspondence and requests for reprints should be addressed to Andrea D. Hill, Ph.D.,
Department of Critical Care, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, 2075 Bayview Avenue, …

BACKGROUND: Medical assistance in dying (MAiD) was legalized across Canada in June
2016. Some have expressed concern that patient requests for MAiD might be driven by poor …