Foreign body ingestions occur more frequently than foreign body aspirations in children. Most ingested objects pass through the gut spontaneously. Occasionally, sharp or large objects lodge in the... Read More
In 2004, cardiovascular disease (CVD) accounted for approximately 30% of all Canadian deaths, with an age-standardized mortality of approximately 162 per 100000 population.[1] In 1999, CVD... Read More
For most people in British Columbia, the family physician provides an entry point into the health care system and a link to secondary care.[1] As the medical professional who initiates inves... Read More
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most common malignancy in Canada and the number one cause of cancer death among nonsmokers in North America.[1] The incidence increases significantly after age... Read More
Even though breast cancer is a major killer of women, especially women age 35 to 64, mortality rates have declined steadily since 1986.[1] This improvement has been attributed to two main factors... Read More