Publications by authors named "Maude Gosselin"

Background: The variety of methods for counting medications may lead to confusion when attempting to compare the extent of polypharmacy across different populations.

Objective: To compare the prevalence estimates of polypharmacy derived from medico-administrative databases, using different methods for counting medications.

Methods: Data were drawn from the Québec Integrated Chronic Disease Surveillance System.

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  • Older adults are often excluded from clinical trials, resulting in a lack of evidence-based data tailored for this age group regarding newly marketed medications.* -
  • A study reviewed 195 medication monographs and found that 41% reported limited data on older adults, while many clinical trials failed to include adequate numbers of older participants, with only 30% reflecting the actual demographic distribution.* -
  • Although there has been a slight increase in the reporting of older adult representation in clinical trials over time, most studies still lack specific efficacy and safety data for this population.*
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Some meta-analyses suggest that deprescribing may reduce mortality. Our aim was to determine the underlying factors contributing to this observed reduction. We analysed data from 12 randomized controlled trials included in the latest meta-analysis on deprescribing in community-dwelling older adults.

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Purpose: Laparoscopic right hemicolectomy (LRH) can be performed with an intracorporeal anastomosis (IA) or extracorporeal anastomosis (EA). It is not clear which technique is best. This study evaluated the impact of each anastomosis technique on perioperative safety and postoperative evolution.

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