Background Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), previously known as neuromyelitis optica (NMO) and Devic disease, is a rare neuroinflammatory disease of the central nervous system.[... Read More
The practice of general surgery has traditionally been a hospital-based specialty and requires hospital resources. In BC 65% of hospitals have an immediate need to recruit general surgeons but are... Read More
Regular exercise is effective in the prevention and treatment of conditions such as hyper-tension, coronary artery disease (CAD), heart failure, obesity, and diabetes.[1] According to the World... Read More
Total hip replacement is a remarkable procedure that can relieve pain and restore function. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, more than 40 000 hip replacements are completed... Read More
Total arthroplasty of the knee continues to be among the most common and successful major elective surgical procedures. The aging of the population has resulted in a significant increase in the... Read More