Publications by authors named "C Dalais"
Background: Rates of alcohol consumption and obesity are increasing in many Western populations. For some cancer types, both heavy alcohol consumption and obesity are independently associated with increased risk. Whether combined exposure to both synergistically increases an individual's risk of cancer is unclear.
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- First Nations populations face significant health disparities, particularly in colorectal cancer (CRC) survival rates compared to non-First Nations groups, with screening rates insufficiently documented.
- A systematic literature search involved analyzing studies on CRC screening rates from various First Nations populations globally, leading to the inclusion of 57 relevant studies from countries like the US, Australia, and Canada.
- Wide variations were found in screening participation rates across different countries, highlighting the need for improved understanding and strategies for CRC screening among First Nations populations.
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- The study investigates how eProfessionalism is perceived and demonstrated by health profession students, focusing on their online behaviors and implications for professional identity.
- Using scoping reviews following PRISMA guidelines, the research analyzed 38 papers related to pharmacy, medicine, nursing/midwifery, and dentistry to gather insights.
- Key findings highlight themes like the definition of eProfessionalism, perceptions of online behavior, and the challenges students face in separating personal and professional identities on social media, indicating a need for better support and training in this area.
Background: Hepatocellular (HCC) and extrahepatic cancers have been associated with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD); however, the extent and nature of these relationships remain unclear. We aimed to estimate the absolute incidence rates of these cancers in adults with NAFLD with respect to key demographic and clinical factors.
Methods: We searched PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Library and Web of Science databases for studies reporting the incidence rates of any cancer in adults with NAFLD from inception to 31 August 2020.
Introduction: Poor indexing and inconsistent use of terms and keywords may prevent efficient retrieval of studies on the patient-based benefit-risk assessment (BRA) of medicines. We aimed to develop and validate an objectively derived content search strategy containing generic search terms that can be adapted for any search for evidence on patient-based BRA of medicines for any therapeutic area.
Methods: We used a robust multistep process to develop and validate the content search strategy: (1) we developed a bank of search terms derived from screening studies on patient-based BRA of medicines in various therapeutic areas, (2) we refined the proposed content search strategy through an iterative process of testing sensitivity and precision of search terms, and (3) we validated the final search strategy in PubMed by firstly using multiple sclerosis as a case condition and secondly computing its relative performance versus a published systematic review on patient-based BRA of medicines in rheumatoid arthritis.