Background Liver transplantation remains the leading treatment for chronic liver failure; it extends survival and improves quality of life. Since 1989, the British Columbia Liver Transplant... Read More
Original Research
Background The practices of general surgeons have traditionally been rooted in the imperative to relieve pain and suffering. However, as surgical innovations have grown in sophistication,... Read More
Background While lengthy wait times for scheduled surgeries are a global problem, Canada has substantially longer surgical wait times than other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and... Read More
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can improve patient care by expediting the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic and other medical conditions. From its origins in the emergency department, its use... Read More
Background Complex chronic diseases affect approximately 2.9% of Canadians, or approximately 855 000 people 12 years of age or older.[1] These diseases include myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic... Read More