Introduction The stethoscope has been a part of the physician’s toolkit for over 200 years since its invention in 1816 by French physician Rene Laennec.[1] Binaural, electronic, and more recently... Read More
The College of Family Physicians Canada (CFPC) conducts a biannual Certification Examination in Family Medicine. There is a disparity between the pass rates of practice-eligible candidates and... Read More
Worldwide, hepatitis C is a major public health concern, with an estimated 71 million people being chronically infected with the virus (www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-c).... Read More
As public health professionals at the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), which serves First Nations communities in BC, we read with great interest Dr Charuka Maheswaran’s article, “Water, water... Read More
A 54-year-old female was being assessed for thyroid dysfunction following self-reported symptoms of weight gain and lethargy. The patient had no neck tenderness and exhibited no symptoms of goiter.... Read More