Geriatrician-Scientist (MD,PhD) @StJoesHamilton @HamHealthSci @StJoesCIC @GERASCentre. Asst Professor @MacDeptMed. Former Pharmacist. Proud Father & Husband.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Joined December 2014
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Use of Dual Orexin Receptor Antagonists for Insomnia and the Risk of Falls and Fractures: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wi…
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We are delighted to co-host Geras research trainees & geriatric residents with visiting professor Dr. Paul Katz @FSUCoM, co-editor-in-chief of @JAMDAcom, discussing tips for publishing high-quality research over delicious lunch! 🥗📚
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Exciting start to the week! Geras co-hosted research trainees and @MacDeptMed geriatric residents workshop with visiting professor Dr. Paul Katz @FSUCoM, co-editor-in-chief of @JAMDAcom, discussing cutting-edge research and clinical care in geriatrics! 🌟
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Couldn’t be more proud of @McmasterUgme student Geemitha Ratnayake! Exciting to see his excellent oral presentation and the entire team’s hard work recognized with the Willard and Phoebe Thompson Award for best scientific presentation by a medical student at #CGS2023 @CanGeriSoc
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Dr. Tricia Woo is an outstanding leader in fostering interest in geriatric medicine amongst trainees @CanGeriSoc #CGS2023 🧡👩🏻‍⚕️🩺
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We are at the @CanGeriSoc 42nd Annual Scientific Meeting this week in beautiful Vancouver! This meeting provides educational sessions where we’ll keep learning how we can work #together to improve and advance the health of Canadian seniors!🧡
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At #HHSFGala celebrating talented female researchers @HamHealthSci including awardee @Rodrigues_IB, Tier 1 CRC in GeriMed & Healthy Aging @dr_alexandrap & other accomplished @GERAScentre female scientists @Kennedy_CCK, @p_hewston, @AlrobHajar & Esther Coker. Congrats to all!
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Looking forward to returning to my roots and attending @CSHP_SCPH's #CSHPTogether2022 conference... and excited to be presenting our research and providing education on burnout with @MGHToronto's Colby Weichel and @HamHealthSci's Joan Lee. See you there!
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Justin Lee retweeted
A simple phone call can make a caregiver feel supported, and brighten their day. On November 13th, call someone you know who is taking care of a neighbour, family member, or friend. Caregivers care, we can too. #CallACaregiver for Kindness Day. @CaregiverON #caringforcaregivers
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Know an older adult in Southern Ontario who might benefit from exercise, nutrition, socialization, and medication support during the #COVID-19 #pandemic 🏋️‍♀️🍽️🫂💊? We are still recruiting for the GERAS Virtual Frailty Rehab Study! Call us at 905-521-2100 ext. 12232 to sign up!
Among older adults, adverse drug events account for more than 30% of all hospital admissions. Be mindful of the common drugs associated with #delirium for #WDAD2021. Vol 3:
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Polypharmacy is an independent risk factor for #Delirium. Be mindful of drugs commonly associated with delirium for #WDAD2021. Volume 2:
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Polypharmacy, is common in older adults can result in further inappropriate prescribing and adverse events like #Delirium. Be mindful of drugs commonly associated with delirium for #WDAD2021. Volume 1:
On #WDAD2021, proud to be a part of the #Delirium Research Group. Great work published so far (bit.ly/3lqFKqP, bit.ly/3bXwR4V) and more on the way! gerascentre.ca/delirium-rese… @JustinLeeMD @EricWong_MD @ChristinaReppas @GERAScentre @HamHealthSci
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If you are a healthcare student in the Hamilton, Waterloo, or Niagara regions, consider signing up with Mac PFP to help combat social isolation for Older Adults in your community! Click here: forms.gle/pFJpEvvCpS2sF7vg6
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We are now recruiting for #GerasFrailtyRehab at @McMasterU & @HamHealthSci! Our study aims to understand the best way to help older adults (aged 65+) improve #health and maintain #strength & #independence while #PhysicalDistancing at home 🏠 Contact us today: 905-521-2100 x12232
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McMaster Geriatric Medicine Fellow Graduation - 2020 Zoom Edition. Congrats and best wishes to Drs. Alyson Osborne, Sam Thrall and Muath Alkhunizan!
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Congrats to Dr @MarrSharon & Dr Zorzitto for winning the @CanGeriSoc Physician Innovator in Education and Distinguished Service awards! Privileged & honoured to have had opportunities to learn from both of these inspiring geriatricians, educators & leaders... (1/2)
thecanadiangeriatricssociety… Congratulations to our CGS award winners for innovations in teaching and contribution to geriatric care. Two amazing geriatricians who have led in all ways possible. @camilla_wong @NathanStall @AmerGeriatrics @CAGPsych @dr_alexandrap
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They set a high bar and great example for us all. For any trainees out there, these are two great people to consider doing a geriatrics elective with. (2/2)
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