Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is an ultra-rare, acquired blood disorder that is characterized by hemolysis, thrombosis, and pancytopenia (anemia, leukopenia, and thrombocytopenia) due to... Read More
Background In British Columbia, the prevalence of obesity is increasing at an alarming rate, mirroring trends seen throughout the world.[1,2] The World Health Organization defines an overweight... Read More
Marijuana and its extracts are derived from Cannabis sativa, a type of hemp plant that contains active compounds called cannabinoids, which are categorized as psychoactive (e.g., cannabinol), non-... Read More
4 June 2016, Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver, BC Doctors of BC Elected Officials 2016–2017 President: Dr Alan Ruddiman Past President: Dr Charles Webb... Read More
“The Family Room,” the triage nurse said, nodding me in and handing me a crumpled scrap of something. A receipt. Weird. I yawned and stuffed the paper in my pocket as I stepped into the windowless... Read More