Arsenic is a naturally occurring element in the Earth’s crust and is typically combined with oxygen, chlorine, sulfur (inorganic arsenic), or carbon (organic arsenic).[1,2] Inorganic arsenic has been... Read More
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) can improve patient care by expediting the diagnosis and treatment of traumatic and other medical conditions. From its origins in the emergency department, its use... Read More
Background While lengthy wait times for scheduled surgeries are a global problem, Canada has substantially longer surgical wait times than other Organisation for Economic Co-operation and... Read More
Background Complex chronic diseases affect approximately 2.9% of Canadians, or approximately 855 000 people 12 years of age or older.[1] These diseases include myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic... Read More
Background Advance care planning and advance directives involve discussions with patients and their families about their values, goals, and beliefs in advance of incapacity or when faced with end-... Read More