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New Publication: Air Pollution and Incidence of Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
January 13, 2023New Publication: Evaluation of spin in the abstracts of systematic reviews and meta-analyses relating to postoperative nausea and vomiting
July 20, 2022New Publication: CArdiovaSCulAr outcomes after major abDominal surgEry: study protocol for a multicentre, observational, prospective, international audit of postoperative cardiac complications after major abdominal surgery
July 19, 2022New Publication: Effects of hospital facilities on patient outcomes following cancer surgery: an international, prospective observational study
July 01, 2022New Publication: Meta-analysis of high quality randomized controlled trials testing alcoholic chlorhexidine skin preparation or triclosan coated sutures to reduce surgical site infection
May 30, 2022GlobalSurg-COVIDSurg Week awarded the Guinness World Record for the world’s largest scientific collaboration
March 31, 2022
15,025 authors from across 116 countries collaborated on the GlobalSurg-COVIDSurg Week studyNew Publication: Outcomes of patients undergoing elective liver and pancreas cancer surgery during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic: an international, multicentre, prospective cohort study
March 16, 2022New Publication: The impact of surgical delay on resectability of colorectal cancer: An international prospective cohort study
March 14, 2022MEDICI Research Covered by Wall Street Journal
March 11, 2022
Research authored by Dr. Eunice Chan, Dr. Janet Martin, and Dr. Davy Cheng of the MEDICI Centre was recently covered in the Wall Street Journal in reference to excess deaths attributable to the COVID-19 Pandemic in the United States.New Publication: Mortality and pulmonary complications in emergency general surgery patients with COVID-19: A large international multicenter study
March 10, 2022New Publication: Global guidelines for emergency general surgery: systematic review and Delphi prioritization process
March 10, 2022New Publication: IDEAL-D Framework for Device Innovation: A Consensus Statement on the Preclinical Stage
March 07, 2022New Publication: Surgical site infection after wound closure with staples versus sutures in elective knee and hip arthroplasty - a systematic review and meta-analysis
March 07, 2022New Publication: The feasibility and acceptability of a brief psychological intervention for adults with long-term health conditions and subthreshold depression delivered via community pharmacies: a mixed methods evaluation
March 04, 2022New Publication: Fall risk-increasing drugs and gait performance in community-dwelling older adults - A systematic review
March 04, 2022New Publication: Changes in Alcohol Consumption in Canada During the COVID-19 Pandemic - Associations With Anxiety and Self-Perception of Depression and Loneliness
March 04, 2022New Publication: The impact of wait time on patient outcomes in knee and hip replacement surgery - a scoping review protocol
March 04, 2022New Publication: Stratified Care vs Stepped Care for Depression - A Cluster Randomized Clinical Trial
March 03, 2022New Publication: Effect of Computer-Assisted Cognitive Behavior Therapy vs Usual Care on Depression Among Adults in Primary Care A Randomized Clinical Trial
March 03, 2022New Publication: Global Vaccine Equity to End the COVID-19 Pandemic - A Canadian Perspective and Call to Action
February 28, 2022New Publication: Perioperative Outcomes of Surgery in Children with SARS-CoV-2 Infection
February 25, 2022New Publication: Global Variation in Postoperative Mortality and Complications after Cancer Surgery: a Multicentre, Prospective Cohort Study in 82 Countries
February 25, 2022New Publication: Impact of COVID-19 on vascular patients worldwide - analysis of the COVIDSurg data
February 25, 2022New Publication: Predicting relapse or recurrence of depression - systematic review of prognostic models
February 21, 2022New Publication: Projecting COVID-19 Disruption to Elective Surgery
February 18, 2022Successful Thesis Defense: Anne Zhao
February 11, 2022Successful Thesis Defense - Kevin McIntyre
February 11, 2022Dr. Eunice Chan is Assistant Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
February 01, 2022Successful Thesis Defense - Irene J.H. Jeong
January 28, 2022Student Rounds: Kevin McIntyre presents "An Examination of Global Perioperative Causes of Death"
January 17, 2022New Interactive App: Impact of COVID-19 on the USA Population
December 03, 2021
The app allows users to see the impact COVID-19 has had on the population of the United States using three metrics; excess deaths, life expectancy, and years of life lost.New Publication: Identifying a Basket of Surgical Procedures to Standardize Global Surgical Metrics: An International Delphi Study
December 01, 2021New Publication: Global wealth disparities drive adherence to COVID-safe pathways in head and neck cancer surgery
November 01, 2021New Publication: Impact of Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) vaccination on postoperative mortality in patients with perioperative SARS-CoV-2 infection
November 01, 2021New Publication: Effect of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on planned cancer surgery for 15 tumour types in 61 countries: an international, prospective, cohort study
October 15, 2021
MEDICI publishes with the COVIDSurg Collaborative a prospective cohort study of 20,006 patients from 466 hospitals in 51 countries with 15 cancer types, studying the impact of lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic on delivery of cancer surgeries, to identify areas requiring immediate strengthening within cancer surgery systems worldwide.New Publication and Online Risk Calculator: Machine Learning Risk Prediction of Mortality for Patients Undergoing Surgery with Perioperative SARS-CoV-2: the COVIDSurg Mortality Score
September 13, 2021
Dr. Janet Martin publishes with the COVIDSurg Collaborative on developing and validating a risk score based on machine-learning to predict postoperative mortality in patients with perioperative infection of SARS-CoV-2. The article includes a link to the COVIDSurg Mortality Score online tool.New Publication: Effects of Preoperative Isolation on Postoperative Pulmonary Complications after Elective Surgery: an International Prospective Cohort Study
September 13, 2021
Dr. Janet Martin co-authors study with the COVIDSurg and GlobalSurg Collaboratives on the impact preoperative isolation has on postoperative pulmonary complications in patients undergoing elective surgery.New Publication: SARS-CoV-2 Infection and Venous Thromboembolism after Surgery: an International Prospective Cohort Study.
September 13, 2021
Dr. Janet Martin publishes with the COVIDSurg and GlobalSurg Collaboratives on the impact of perioperative or prior SARS-CoV-2 infection on risk of venous thromboembolism in surgical patients.New Publication: Impact of COVID-19 on Excess Mortality, Life Expectancy, and Years of Life Lost in the United States.
September 13, 2021
Drs. Eunice Y.S. Chan, Davy Cheng, and Janet Martin of the MEDICI Centre publish in PLOS One on the impact of COVID-19 on the population of the United States using three metrics: excess deaths, life expectancy, and total years of life lost.New Publication: UK Head and neck cancer surgical capacity during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic: Have we learned the lessons?
September 10, 2021
This study evaluated and compared surgical capacity in the UK for head and neck cancer during March-June 2020 and January-February 2021.New Publication: Global Surgery, Obstetric, and Anesthesia Indicator Definitions and Reporting: An Utstein Consensus Report
September 09, 2021
The Utstein Consensus Report published the results of experts in surgical, obstetric and anaesthesia convening with experts in global indicators, data and policy to appraise and refine the original six indicators proposed in the 2015 Lancet Commission on Global Surgery, as well as define the data points necessary in order to derive these indicators.New Publication: IDEAL-D Framework for Device Innovation: A Consensus Statement on the Preclinical Stage
September 08, 2021Dr. Martin Presents at the 17th WFSA World Congress of Anaesthesiologists
September 06, 2021Dr. Davy Cheng is Founding Dean of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen
September 01, 2021
Dr. Davy Cheng is serving in his new position as Founding Dean and Presidential Chair Professor of the School of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong - Shenzhen in China. Dr. Davy Cheng previously served as Chair-Chief of the Department of Anesthesia & Perioperative Medicine at the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University, for 16 years (2001-2017).Speaking Event: African Conversations Series
June 18, 2021
Dr. Janet Martin moderated the panel, featuring panelists Dr. Kandala Ngianga-Bakwin and Dr. Ava John-Baptiste on Thursday June 24, 2021.Dr. Janet Martin Presents: COVID-19: Surgical Mortality Risk, Backlogs, Vaccinations, and Opportunities for Improvement
June 02, 2021
Dr. Martin presented at the SJH Perioperative Multidisciplinary Grand RoundsDr. Martin Presents: COVID-19 & Surgery Timing Post-Recovery and Role of Vaccines
April 30, 2021
Dr. Martin presented on GlobalSurg - CovidSurg Collaborative Research at the Anesthesia Regional Rounds.Rewriting the Pandemic Playbook: MEDICI Research Profiled by Western University
April 29, 2021
Western University highlights MEDICI's collaborative work with the GlobalSurg and CovidSurg Collaboratives.Dr. Shehzad Ali and Dr. Ava John-Baptiste deliver Schulich New Faculty Lecture
April 28, 2021
Dr. Shehzad Ali, joined by Dr. Ava-John Baptiste, delivered the Schulich New Faculty Lecture on May 7, 2021, titled "What is Not Measured Is Not Managed: Bringing Health Equity into Decision-Making"New Publication: SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination Modelling for Safe Surgery to Save Lives: Data from an International Prospective Cohort Study
March 26, 2021
The COVIDSurg and GlobalSurg Collaboratives, with Dr. Janet Martin of the MEDICI Centre, publish international prospective cohort study on supporting safe surgery using the COVID-19 vaccine.Dr. Shehzad Ali: Can We Develop a More Equitable Health System?
March 17, 2021
Dr. Shehzad Ali, PhD, Associate Professor of Epidemiology & Biostatistics, Western University and Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Public Health Economics, featured on Daring to Ask Series from Schulich at Western.New Publication: Timing of surgery following SARS-CoV-2 infection: an international prospective cohort study
March 12, 2021
Building on prior global work with GlobalSurg, the MEDICI Centre served as a global and national lead to help design, implement and disseminate a number of studies throughout the COVID pandemic. The largest study, entitled GlobalSurg-CovidSurg-Week, enrolled over 140,000 patients from 1674 hospitals in 116 countries, making this the largest ever prospective international surgical study. The first paper from this study, on the timing of surgery after SARS-CoV-2 infection, has now been published.MEDICI Collaboration with CovidSurg Recognized as Notable Research Impact at Western
February 11, 2021
Dr. Janet Martin of the MEDICI Centre is the Canadian Lead for the CovidSurg Collaborative, a platform of studies designed and conducted by an international team dedicated to furthering knowledge of the impact COVID-19 has on surgical patients and services.New Publication: Efficacy and Safety of Caudal Dexmedetomidine in Pediatric Infra-Umbilical Surgery: a Meta-Analysis and Trial-Sequential Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
February 10, 2021New Book Publication: Evidence-Based Practice in Perioperative Cardiac Anesthesia and Surgery
January 22, 2021New Publication: Global variation in postoperative mortality and complications after cancer surgery: a multicentre, prospective cohort study in 82 countries
January 18, 2021
MEDICI provides methodological expertise, co-authors multicentre prospective study examining postoperative mortality following cancer surgery in 82 countries.Dr. Cheng delivers statement on Antimicrobial Resistance at the 148th WHO Executive Board meeting
January 15, 2021MEDICI participates in first virtual WHO Collaborating Centre forum
January 15, 2021New Publication: Mortality and Pulmonary Complications in Patients Undergoing Surgery with Perioperative SARS-CoV-2 Infection: an International Cohort Study
November 20, 2020
Published by the COVIDSurg Collaborative, this multicentre cohort study reports on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection on postoperative recoveryMEDICI Participates in 73rd World Health Assembly
November 20, 2020
The WHA73 took place virtually from November 9-14 2020MEDICI Researchers Awarded $20K by CAS-CARF
July 09, 2020
The funding will support research into the risk of COVID-19 infection during surgery for perioperative healthcare providers and surgical patients.New Publication: Elective Surgery Cancellations due to the COVID-19 Pandemic: Global Predictive Modelling to Inform Surgical Recovery Plans
June 01, 2020
Published by the COVIDSurg Collaborative, this study estimates the number of elective surgeries cancelled worldwide, during a 12 week peak disruption period, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.New Publication: Towards High-Quality Perioperative Care: A Global Perspective
May 22, 2020
Article 25 of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights enshrines the right to health and well-being for every individual. However, universal access to high-quality healthcare remains the purview of a handful of wealthy nations. This is no more apparent than in peri-operative care, where an estimated five billion individuals lack access to safe, affordable and timely surgical care.MEDICI designated Canadian Lead for COVIDSurg Collaborative, NIHR Global Surgery Unit
May 01, 2020
MEDICI is knowledge translation lead for Canada, and contributor to study design, planning and implementation.New Publication: Platelet Transfusion in Cardiac Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
May 01, 2020
This systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies aims to assess the impact of platelet transfusion by comparing outcomes of patients who received platelet transfusion following cardiac surgery.New Publication: Delphi Prioritization and Development of Global Surgery Guidelines for the Prevention of Surgical-Site Infection
March 24, 2020
This study prioritized topics for developing future global surgery guidelines while placing the evidence base within low- and middle- income countries (LMICs), challenges and unique considerations within LMIC healthcare systems as a key component of the prioritization process. Prevention of surgical-site infection following abdominal surgery was the highest ranked priority, leading to the development of a global surgery guideline on the topic.Dr. Cheng Receives the Distinguished Service Award at the Society of Perioperative Research and Care
November 01, 2019New systematic review and meta-analysis: Antithrombotic treatment after coronary artery bypass graft surgery
October 01, 2019New systematic review and meta-analysis: Intraoperative evoked potential monitoring for detecting cerebral injury during adult aneurysm clipping surgery
September 01, 2019Dr. Cheng Receives 2019 Fanshawe College Honorary Diploma
September 01, 2019MEDICI co-leads Utstein Meeting on Indicators and Reporting Criteria for Surgery, Obstetrics and Anaesthesia Patient Safety
September 01, 2019New meta-analysis: Is the risk of infection lower with sutures than with staples for skin closure after orthopaedic surgery?
May 10, 2019New systematic review and meta-analysis: Dexmedetomidine for craniotomy under general anesthesia
May 01, 2019Dr. Martin receives the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health 30th Anniversary Medal
April 09, 2019MEDICI contributes to WHO Guidelines on Surgical Site Infection
December 01, 2018New meta-analysis: Fibrinogen concentrate in cardiovascular surgery
September 01, 2018New systematic review and meta-analysis: The efficacy and safety of sevelamer and lanthanum versus calcium-containing and iron-based binders in treating hyperphosphatemia in patients with chronic kidney disease
August 01, 2018New systematic review and meta-analysis: Pre-operative use of Aspirin in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting
June 08, 2018MEDICI is perioperative lead for GlobalSurg & GlobalPeriop Collaborative
May 01, 2018New systematic review and meta-analysis: Postoperative outcomes in obstructive sleep apnea patients undergoing cardiac surgery
September 01, 2017New meta-analysis: Remifentanil as an alternative to epidural analgesia for vaginal delivery
September 01, 2017$5M secured to fund REACH Network
September 01, 2017Dr. Janet Martin awarded Schulich Distinguished Leader Award of Excellence
May 01, 2017MEDICI Centre designated as World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Global Surgery, Anesthesia & Perioperative Care
November 01, 2016New systematic review and meta-analysis: Does preoperative rehabilitation for patients planning to undergo joint replacement surgery improve outcomes?
April 01, 2016New systematic review: Transthoracic and transesophageal echocardiography in non-cardiac surgery: Implications for point of care ultrasound education in the operating room
February 01, 2016New systematic review and meta-analysis: Ketamine added to morphine patient-controlled analgesia for postoperative pain in adults
January 04, 2016Dr. Cheng awarded CAS Gold Medal
November 01, 2015MEDICI attends the 10th anniversary of the WHO Global Initiative for Emergency and Essential Surgical Care (WHO GIEESC) at WHO headquarters
July 03, 2015New consensus conference and statements of randomized controlled trials of off-pump versus conventional coronary artery bypass surgery
July 01, 2015New consensus conference statement from the American Association of Plastic Surgeons: Antibiotic prophylaxis for preventing surgical-site infection in plastic surgery
June 01, 2015MEDICI commissioned to develop guidelines on providing surgery and anesthesia services in the context of the Ebola outbreak in West Africa
November 01, 2014New meta-analysis: Diagnostic accuracy of tele-ophthalmology for diabetic retinopathy screening
June 01, 2014Dr. Cheng named honorary member of the German Society of Anesthesiologists and Intensive Care
May 01, 2014Dr. Cheng honoured with CPSE Excellence in Medical Leadership Award
April 01, 2014Dr. Martin invited to roundtable meeting on technological innovation in healthcare
April 01, 2013New systematic review and meta-analysis: Perioperative and anaesthetic-related mortality in developed and developing countries
September 12, 2012New International Consensus Conference Statement: Management of patients with nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding
September 01, 2012Dr. Cheng elected North American Representative, Scientific Affairs Committee, World Federation Societies of Anesthesiologists (WFSA)
September 01, 2012Dr. Janet Martin commissioned by Health Canada to write White Paper
September 01, 2012New Consensus Statement from the International Society for Minimally Invasive Cardiothoracic Surgery (ISMICS): Drugs, devices, technologies & techniques for blood management in minimally-invasive and conventional cardiothoracic surgery
July 01, 2012Dr. Janet Martin receives Teaching Excellence Award
April 30, 2012New meta-analysis: Should transfusion trigger thresholds differ for critical care versus perioperative patients?
January 19, 2023Dr. Cheng Appointed Acting Dean of Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry at Western University
January 19, 2023Dr. Davy Cheng appointed Vice Dean, Faculty Affairs, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry at Western University
January 19, 2023MEDICI joins the WHO Emergency & Essential Surgical Care (WHO EESC)
January 19, 2023
