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Clinical Articles / April 2000

Radiotherapy for colorectal cancer

BY: Alex Agranovich, MD, FRCPC, Eric Berthelet, MD, FRCPC

Introduction Radiotherapy as a definitive or adjuvant modality for colon cancer lying above peritoneal reflection never gained popularity. Radiotherapy has two major limitations when applied to... Read More

Clinical Articles / April 2000

Screening for colorectal cancer in British Columbia

BY: Iain G.M. Cleator, MB, CHB, FRCSC, FRCSE, FRCS, FACS, Mihaela Barzuca, MD, Andrew J. Rae, MCS, MBA, G.I. McGregor, MD, FRCSC, FACS

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is unique among the gastrointestinal cancers in that it is known that most arise from adenomatous/ villous polyps. All polyps do not necessarily progress to malignant... Read More

Clinical Articles / March 2000

The importance of influenza immunizations for health-care workers

BY: Danuta M. Skowronski, MD, FRCPC, Robert Parker, MD, Robert Strang MD, FRCPC

Introduction The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends that all institutionalized persons, all persons 65 years of age and older, and certain persons with chronic health... Read More

Clinical Articles / January/February 2000

The 1997–98 influenza A epidemic in British Columbia

BY: Leila Srour, MD, Danuta M. Skowronski, MD, FRCPC, Stephen A. Marion, MD, FRCPC, Jane A. Buxton, MBBS, MHSc, FRCPC, Arlene King, MD

Introduction Influenza viruses cause acute respiratory infection and can affect people of any age. The elderly, the very young, and the chronically ill are particularly susceptible to the... Read More

Clinical Articles / March 2000

Promoting the use of influenza vaccine for children at risk of complications

BY: Gordean Bjornson, MBA, David Scheifele, MD, Daniel L. Metzger, MD, FAAP, FRCPC, Alexander Ferguson, MD, David F. Wensley, MB, FRCPC, MRCP(UK), Michael Whitfield, MD

Introduction Influenza virus infections represent the most important cause of acute respiratory illness requiring medical attention beyond infancy. In an 8-year study in Houston, Texas, it was shown... 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