Introduction The retention of primary care physicians in rural areas of Canada remains one of the most persistent problems confronting Canadian health care.[1-3] British Columbia is no... Read More

 Burden of diabetes It has been predicted that up to 100 million people will be newly diagnosed with diabetes over the next year.[1] The sedentary lifestyle of wealthy populations... Read More

Introduction Obesity refers to an excess of total body fat. Obesity, particularly excess abdominal adipose tissue, increases the risk of the development of numerous co-morbid conditions including... Read More

Introduction Breast reconstruction performed at the time of mastectomy is now widely accepted as safe and effective.[1,2] Although several studies have demonstrated the psychological benefits... Read More

Allergic contact dermatitis from topical Chinese herbal medicine and generalized urticaria and angioedema from dietary supplementation: A case report Introduction In a study conducted in 1997,... Read More