A recent publication of the Therapeutics Initiative (TI) of British Columbia, “Do statins have a role in primary prevention?” suggested that statin medications (properly called HMG-CoA reductase... Read More
Clinical Articles
Case history In early July 2002, a 46-year-old male presented to an emergency department complaining of epigastric discomfort followed by significant vomiting and intense right upper... Read More
The guidelines that follow are proposed to support physicians in their clinical decisions related to the appropriate use of platelet products. They are not intended to provide a rigid prescription... Read More
Background A common theme emerging from the many discussions, commissions, and inquiries about Canada’s health care system is that “better management is required, not more money.” Health care... Read More
Impairment caused by lack of sleep has long been recognized as a major factor in many transportation and industrial accidents. Based on recent scientific findings[1] regulated work and duty... Read More