Radiological investigations are absolutely essential when assessing children who may have been subjected to physical abuse. These investigations play a key role in child abuse cases because the... Read More
Child maltreatment continues to be a serious problem in Canada today. The most recent Canadian incidence study of child abuse and neglect (2008) identified 235 842 child maltreatment investigations.[... Read More
Bruising in children poses a diagnostic challenge to health care providers. Bruising can be caused by an underlying medical condition, accidental injury, or physical abuse. It is estimated that over... Read More
Backgound An estimated 1.7 billion people worldwide are affected by obesity (BMI greater than 30 kg/m2).[1] In Canada, 59% of adults are overweight[2] and 25% of these adults are obese. In British... Read More
Background The population of British Columbia is growing and is forecast to reach more than 5.6 million by the year 2030.[1] At the same time, BC’s population is aging; the rapid aging of... Read More