Effectiveness of geriatric assessment and management in older cancer patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Frailty and multimorbidity among older cancer patients affect treatment tolerance and efficacy. Comprehensive geriatric assessment and management is recommended to optimize cancer treatment, but its effect on various outcomes remains uncertain.

Objective: Our objective was to conduct a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cost-effectiveness studies comparing comprehensive geriatric assessment (with or without implementation of recommendations) to usual care in older cancer patients.

Sex differences in the prevalence and factors associated with anxiety disorders in Canada: A population-based study.

The prevalence of anxiety disorders continues to increase in Canada. The study aimed to evaluate sex differences in the prevalence of anxiety disorders, associated identity factors and social determinants, and their interactions among the Canadian population. We used data from the 2017-2018 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS), a nationally representative survey.

Evaluating sex-differences in the prevalence and associated factors of mood disorders in Canada.

Background: We assessed the sex-differences in the prevalence and associated factors of mood disorders in Canada using a nationally representative survey, focusing on identity characteristics and socioeconomic factors.

Methods: A secondary analysis of the 2017-2018 Canadian Community Health Survey (CCHS) - Annual Component was conducted using Gender-Based Analysis Plus, which is an analytical process for incorporating various intersecting identity factors into research, programs, and policies. The presence of mood disorders was assessed through self-reporting.