Maintaining healthy vision is an important health issue. For many, loss of vision is associated with loss of health, independence, dignity, access, and opportunities. According to the National... Read More
Cryptococcus gattii is a fungal pathogen first documented on Vancouver Island in 1999.[1] The microorganism is found in soil and trees, and can infect humans through spore inhalation.[1] Though... Read More
In a recent perspective in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), Asch, Nicholson, and Vujicic analyze medical education through an economic lens.[1] They warn that the rising cost of... Read More
Coccidioidomycosis, also known as Valley Fever, is a fungal infection caused by the spores of Coccidiodes immitis and Coccidioides posadasii. Areas where Coccidiodes species... Read More
Aortic coarctation (AC) is characterized by localized narrowing of the thoracic aorta. While acquired cases have been reported, most cases are congenital and occur in about 4 of 10 000 live births.[1... Read More