Worldwide, hepatitis C is a major public health concern, with an estimated 71 million people being chronically infected with the virus (www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/hepatitis-c).... Read More
As public health professionals at the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), which serves First Nations communities in BC, we read with great interest Dr Charuka Maheswaran’s article, “Water, water... Read More
A 54-year-old female was being assessed for thyroid dysfunction following self-reported symptoms of weight gain and lethargy. The patient had no neck tenderness and exhibited no symptoms of goiter.... Read More
Chronic pain can present in many forms, from migraines to plantar fasciitis, and the number of people suffering from pain, currently one in five, is expected to increase. Websites and social-media... Read More
Background The impairment caused by depression and anxiety cannot be underestimated. Data from the Canadian Community Health Survey[1] revealed a 1-year prevalence of 5.4% for mood disorders and a... Read More