A recent publication of the Therapeutics Initiative (TI) of British Columbia, “Do statins have a role in primary prevention?” suggested that statin medications (properly called HMG-CoA reductase... Read More

The guidelines that follow are proposed to support physicians in their clinical decisions related to the appropriate use of platelet products. They are not intended to provide a rigid prescription... Read More

Case history In early July 2002, a 46-year-old male presented to an emergency department complaining of epigastric discomfort followed by significant vomiting and intense right upper... Read More

Coronary artery disease (CAD) continues to be the number one cause of death in North America—a fact that is stimulating the search for screening techniques for its early detection. In 1999, 36% of... Read More

Impairment caused by lack of sleep has long been recognized as a major factor in many transportation and industrial accidents. Based on recent scientific findings[1] regulated work and duty... Read More