Clinicians managing patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder should be vigilant about the underrecognized risk factor of polypharmacy in the development of serotonin syndrome. Read More
Cryptogenic multifocal ulcerous stenosing enteritis is rare and challenging to diagnose but should be considered in patients with unexplained chronic anemia and small bowel obstructive symptoms. Read More
In the past few years, British Columbia has formally recognized Indigenous-specific racism and implemented new regulatory standards for Indigenous cultural safety, cultural humility, and anti-racism. Read More
Exploring the time for blood culture results to be reported, interpreting whether a microorganism is a pathogen or a contaminant, and transitioning patients from intravenous to oral therapy. Read More
As I write this in mid-August, I have just had the opportunity to spend time with the 48 new medical students who are beginning their journey at Simon Fraser University’s Stephens Family School of Medicine. Read More
Cardiac Services BC has developed a tool kit of user-friendly resources to help physicians and nurse practitioners prescribe guideline-directed medications for heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. Read More
For most routine childhood vaccines, provincial coverage rates have generally declined from 2016 to 2025. Read More
My preteen son came home from summer day camp and told me his counselor had given the group two rules: “Be on time” and “Don’t ask about my mints.” Read More
As a physician, you may have patients who work as welders. Here we review key chronic health outcomes related to welding and provide information on reporting related workplace exposures and diseases. Read More
