CASE: 14-month-old Janine (not her real name) was referred for assessment of her “bowed legs.” X-rays showed cupping and fraying of the metaphysis and osteopenia. Further history revealed that Janine... Read More
Council on Health Promotion
Every year in Canada, 125 000 car crashes result in over 12 000 serious injuries and 2400 fatalities. Drinking drivers are at increased risk of crashing. The crash risk doubles at blood... Read More
In 1925 John T. Scopes, a Tennessee high school teacher, was convicted of teaching evolution to his students. The so-called Scopes Monkey Trial generated intense interest and stimulated debate about... Read More
This article is the opinion of the Council on Health Promotion and has not been peer reviewed by the BCMJ Editorial Board. Radio communications and human exposure to radio frequency (... Read More
I’m hoping the news headline on 10 May 2011 will read “BC doctors step out for Walk with your Doc initiative!” May 10 is the annual day proclaimed by the World Health Organization to draw... Read More