Type 1 diabetes mellitus, cystic fibrosis, and congenital hypothyroidism are common terms in our medical lexicon. We are well versed in their clinical features, underlying pathophysiology,... Read More
Every year for the past 17 years UBC medical and dental students have put on a spring gala to raise money for charity and showcase their talents. To show my support, I not only purchased a ticket,... Read More
Jurisdictions do not agree on when to begin routine population-based screening for cervical cancer. Recent guidelines in the United States[1] and Ontario[2] recommend that screening start at age 21,... Read More
Chronic pelvic pain (CPP) is defined as pelvic pain of 3 to 6 months duration. Present in 10% to 20% of reproductive-aged women, CPP has a major impact on women’s health.[1-4] While endometriosis is... Read More
A 49-year-old Caucasian female with a medical history of bronchial asthma presented in 2005 with third-degree heart block. A transthoracic echocardiogram showed mild left ventricular (LV)... Read More