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Clinical Articles / January/February 2004

HIV infection and liver transplantation: A review of the literature

BY: Paula Braitstein, MA, MSc

The history of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease to date can be divided into two distinct eras: pre-HAART (pre-1996) and post-HAART (post-1996). HAART, or highly active antiretroviral... Read More

Clinical Articles / January/February 2004

Treatment of fibromyalgia with acupuncture and counseling

BY: Teresa Clarke, MD

Fibromyalgia is a complex and disabling condition with no precise etiology or definitive medical treatment. Research suggests that the condition is related to central nervous system dysfunctions,... Read More

Clinical Articles / January/February 2004

B-type natriuretic peptide: A new marker for congestive heart failure

BY: Jasmine Grewal, MD, FRCPC, Mann Chandavimol, MD, FRCPC, Andrew Ignaszewski, MD, FRCPC

Congestive heart failure (CHF) is a significant clinical problem and is a leading cause of hospitalization in North America. Dyspnea, however nebulous, is often the only presenting complaint, and the... Read More

Clinical Articles / December 2003

The anterior cruciate ligament and functional stability of the knee joint

BY: T. Liu-Ambrose, MSc, PT, PhD (C)

Histologically, it has been demonstrated that the human anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) contains mechanoreceptors that can detect changes in tension, speed, acceleration, direction of movement, and... Read More

Clinical Articles / December 2003

Treatment of patellar tendinopathy with extracorporeal shock wave therapy

BY: Jack Taunton, MD, K.M. Taunton, BSc, K.M. Khan, MD, PhD

Patellar tendinopathy refers to a clinical condition of activity-related anterior knee pain assessed with tenderness at the inferior pole of the patella at the patellar tendon attachment. It is an... Read More

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BCMJ Volume 67 Number 10 cover.

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