A significant family history of colorectal cancer may be related to a hereditary syndrome, such as Lynch syndrome, or a familial susceptibility. Hereditary colorectal cancer is associated with a... Read More
Children and youth with special developmental needs (neurodisability) represent up to 9% of the general population of children in Canada.[1,2] The terms neurodisability and neurodevelopmental... Read More
Background In our increasingly multicultural society, language barriers are prevalent in health care. Patients with limited English proficiency face health care disparities, including reduced... Read More
Background Each year, more than 7300 patients are transported to hospitals by air ambulance within BC, and countless others travel privately to urban centres for outpatient care.[1] Northern BC is... Read More
Background Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis and a major cause of disability in the aging population. Over 6 million Canadians have arthritis, which costs the Canadian economy $... Read More