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Clinical Articles / November 2011

Hot topics in erectile dysfunction

BY: Stacy L. Elliott, MD,

A cross-sectional study of 3921 Canadian men, age 40 to 88, found the overall prevalence of erectile dysfunction (ED) was 49.4%,[1] and therefore ED affects an estimated 3 million Canadian men over... Read More

Daughter tending to her sick father
Clinical Articles / October 2011

Risk assessment and intervention for vulnerable older adults

BY: Sandi Culo, BScOT, MD, FRCPC,

In 2006, 13.7% of Canadians and 14.6% of British Columbians were over the age of 65 years.[1] Baby boomers will soon become seniors, and the aging of the Canadian population will accelerate.[2] The... Read More

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Clinical Articles / October 2011

The role of neuropsychological testing in the care of older adults

BY: Darcy Cox, PsyD, RPsych, ABPP,

An estimated half a million Canadians are currently suffering from dementia and this number is expected to double within the next 15 years.[1] Currently, 70000 patients with dementia are living in... Read More

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Clinical Articles / October 2011

Cholinesterase inhibitors

BY: Philip E. Lee, MD, FRCPC,, Ging-Yuek Robin Hsiung, MD, MHSc, FRCPC,, Dallas Seitz, MD, FRCPC,, Sudeep S. Gill, MSc, MD, FRCPC,, Paula A. Rochon, MD, MPH, FRCPC,

Current estimates indicate that the prevalence of dementia will more than double over the next 30 years. By 2030, there will be more than 1 million Canadians with dementia. The majority of... Read More

Confused Senior Man With Dementia Looking At Wall Calendar
Clinical Articles / October 2011

Clarifying the confusion about confusion: Current practices in managing geriatric delirium

BY: Peter K.Y. Chan, MD, FRCPC,

Delirium is a psychiatric and medical emergency with rates as high as 50% in older hospitalized patients.[1] A substantial number of patients are delirious upon admission or later develop delirium... Read More

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BCMJ

The BCMJ is a general medical journal that shares knowledge while building connections among BC physicians.

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ISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print)
ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online)
Established 1959