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Clinical Articles / April 2005

The use of psychotropic medications in pregnancy and lactation

BY: Xanthoula Kostaras, BSc, Kristin Sivertz, MD, FRCPC

When considering a treatment plan for a pregnant or breastfeeding woman with a psychiatric disorder, the risks to the mother and the fetus or newborn from both the illness and the treatments must be... Read More

MDs To Be / March 2005

Pride and prejudice: The future of general practice in Canada

BY: Paul Dhillon, MBBChBAO, LRCP&SI, EMDM, CCFP, DRCOG, DTM&H(Lon), FRGS

The debate on the future of family practice in Canada is of the utmost urgency; it cannot be delayed until the next iteration of the Canadian Resident Matching Service returns yet another dismal... Read More

Clinical Articles / March 2005

TIAs and the prevention of stroke

BY: Ian L. Mitchell, MD, FRCP, Philip Teal, MD, FRCPC

In this new column we will share clinical pearls from practising physicians, then follow them with a commentary by a local expert. —ED     In my view a transient ischemic... Read More

Clinical Articles / April 2005

Nonpharmacological treatments during pregnancy and the postpartum period

BY: Maria Corral, MD, FRCPC, Xanthoula Kostaras, BSc, Annie J. Kuan, BA

When managing pregnant and postpartum women with mild or moderate symptoms of psychiatric disorders, clinicians should consider using nonpharmacological treatments first. When managing women with... Read More

Clinical Articles / March 2005

Psychiatric disorders in pregnancy

BY: Diana Carter, MBBS, Xanthoula Kostaras, BSc

Depression in pregnancy During pregnancy, symptoms of depression such as changes in sleep, appetite, and energy are often difficult to distinguish from the normal experiences of pregnancy.... 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