Clinical summary While vacationing in Mexico, a woman in her 70s presented to primary care with a 6-month history of B symptoms, worsening dyspnea, and new-onset back pain. Her medical history... Read More
When I met Robert,* most of the people around him had already said their goodbyes. He had been admitted to hospice after being told he had weeks to live, but by the time we spoke, 4 months after his... Read More
Atherosclerosis, a type of chronic inflammation that is marked by the buildup of lipid-rich plaque within the walls of the arteries, is the leading cause of cardiovascular disease, including coronary... Read More
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
Climate change is a global health emergency, with over 200 scientific journals coming together to call for action from political leaders and health professionals to recognize the impacts of climate... Read More