Introduction Pilot and feasibility trials are conducted to determine feasibility or to collect
information that would inform the design of a larger definitive trial. Clear progression criteria are …

Background: Open carpal tunnel release is commonly performed with the use of a tourniquet.
The combination of local anesthetic and epinephrine with a pneumatic tourniquet helps …

Background Pilot trials often use quantitative data such as recruitment rate and retention rate
to inform the design and feasibility of a larger trial. However, qualitative data such as patient…

Problem addressed Black and immigrant populations across Canada have lower screening
rates than Canadian-born white populations, predisposing them to increased cancer …

Background Computed tomography (CT) utilizing computer software technology to generate
three-dimensional (3D) rendering of the glenoid has become the preferred method for …

Background: There is little evidence describing the technical aspects of medical assistance
in dying (MAiD) in Canada, such as medications, dosages and complications. Our objective …

Background: Sensory recovery of the breast is a compelling frontier in comprehensive
postmastectomy breast reconstruction. This study uses the BREAST-Q Sensation Module to …

… Oluwatobi R. Olaiya and Diana Forbes contributed equally to this work and are co-first
authors. This study was conducted according to the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki (64th …

Background Reporting bias refers to the phenomenon in which the reporting of research
findings is influenced by the nature of the results. Without the totality of evidence, clinical …

There is currently an overprescription of opioids, which may result in abuse and diversion of
narcotics. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate opioid prescription practices …