Endometriosis is a chronic gynecological condition characterized by the presence of endometrial-like tissue outside the uterus, and estrogen-dependent inflammation.[1] It is estimated that 1 in 10... Read More
Background Self-poisoning is a major public health concern in Canada, particularly among children and youth. Among 10- to 17-year-old Canadians, 2140 young people were hospitalized due to self-... Read More
Background The older-adult population in Canada is projected to continue expanding over coming decades. As of 2018, individuals age 65 and older made up 17.4% of the Canadian population.... Read More
Vagal reflexes are well known to cause a change in blood pressure or heart rate. This is seen often in medicine and is termed a “vagal response.” The most common example of vagal reflex stimulation... Read More
In the general hospital setting, patients often wish to leave hospital before doctors and other health care providers feel it is safe to discharge them. There can be multiple reasons for this, such... Read More