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Clinical Articles / March 2006

Sixteen diseases not to miss in the office

BY: Ian L. Mitchell, MD, FRCP

In the daily routine of primary care there are several conditions that have significantly reduced morbidity and mortality if they are diagnosed early. The volume of information that crosses our desks... Read More

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Clinical Articles / March 2006

Maternal mortality in British Columbia, 1987-2004

BY: Areta B. Wong, BSc,, Duncan J. Etches, MD,

Maternal mortality is an indicator of the risks of pregnancy and childbirth, the social and economic status of women, their access to health care, and the effectiveness of a health care system in... Read More

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Clinical Articles / January/February 2006

New birth weight and gestational age charts for the British Columbia population

BY: William J. Kierans, BA, MA, Perry Kendall, OBC, MBBS, MSc, FRCPC, Leslie T. Foster, BSc, MA, PhD, Robert M. Liston, MB, ChB, FRCSC, FRCOG, Terry Tuk, BSc

Birth weight and gestational age are two very important determinants not only of disability and death among newborn infants but also of their subsequent health and well-being. Charts showing the... Read More

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Clinical Articles / January/February 2006

Use of crystal methamphetamine and other club drugs among high school students in Vancouver and Victoria

BY: Thomas M. Lampinen, PhD, Doug McGhee, MD, Ian Martin, MD, CCFP,

Background Crystal methamphetamine (MA) is a powerfully addictive central nervous stimulant that is typically inhaled (snorted), smoked, eaten, or injected. Heavy MA use can lead to serious... Read More

Clinical Articles / December 2005

Clearing confusion about perimenopause

BY: Jerilynn C. Prior, MD, FRCPC

Currently, there is confusion about how to describe the state of midlife women who have menstruated in the last year, yet are flushing, can’t sleep, and have flooding periods. Are they in menopause,... Read More

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BCMJ

The BCMJ is a general medical journal that shares knowledge while building connections among BC physicians.

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ISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print)
ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online)
Established 1959