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Clinical Articles / October 2001

Relieving the symptoms of menopause: From herbs to hormones

BY: Suzanne Montemuro, MD, CCFP

Introduction A 1998 survey by the North American Menopause Society showed that 51% of postmenopausal women reported being happiest and most fulfilled between the ages of 50 and 65 compared with... Read More

Clinical Articles / October 2001

Menopause, HRT, and the heart: A clinical perspective

BY: Darlene M.S. Hammell, MD

Introduction It is well known and accepted that coronary heart disease (CHD) is the leading cause of death in women.[1] It also contributes a significant burden of morbidity. What still... Read More

Clinical Articles / October 2001

Osteoporosis and menopause: Taking charge of bone health

BY: R.C. Offer, MD, FRCPC, FACR, S.W. Offer, BSN

Introduction Women and their physicians now have a variety of screening, assessment, and therapeutic options for preventing and treating postmenopausal osteoporosis. Choosing the most appropriate... Read More

Clinical Articles / October 2001

Depression and emotional aspects of the menopause

BY: Diana Carter, MBBS

Introduction The menopause marks a major life transition for women, an end to the childbearing years and the cessation of the menses. For some it can be an ill-defined concept associated with fear... Read More

Clinical Articles / September 2001

Celiac disease: A review

BY: Hugh Freeman, MD, FRCPC, FACP, FACG

Introduction In 1888, Samuel Gee described the clinical features of childhood celiac disease.[1] After the Second World War, Dicke and colleagues from Holland noted that certain cereal grains,... 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