Case data In July 2011, a 49-year-old female patient presented to her family physician with worsening of her long-standing dyspepsia. She had a history of gastroesophageal reflux, hypertension,... Read More

A death occurring instantaneously, or less than 24 hours after symptom onset, in an otherwise healthy individual, without a known cause, is known as a "sudden unexplained death" (SUD), a definition... Read More

Enterovirus D68 (EV-D68) is increasingly being reported as a cause of severe respiratory illness across North America.[1] Members of the Picornaviridae family, enteroviruses (EVs) are non-enveloped,... Read More

Background Polypharmacy is a well-known risk factor for increased morbidity and mortality,[1] especially among elderly people, who are more likely to have comorbid conditions and thus be prescribed... Read More

Case data An 85-year-old previously healthy man was referred for an orthopaedic consultation after he presented with a several-year history of progressive dysphagia along with weight loss of 7.5... Read More