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Doctor and advocate
MDs To Be / November 2011

Shelley Ross: Full-service family doctor, global advocate for women’s health, and mother

BY: Pamela Verma, BSc,

I had the pleasure of sitting down with my long-time mentor to learn about what makes her tick. She is a woman extraordinaire, who always finds the time to answer my calls and give me advice. She is... Read More

testosterone word cloud concept
Clinical Articles / November 2011

Testosterone deficiency: Practical guidelines for diagnosis and treatment

BY: Richard A. Bebb, MD, ABIM, FRCPC

Hypogonadism affects ap­proximately 40% of men aged 45 or older,[1] although less than 5% of these men are actually diagnosed and treated for the condition. Despite some controversy, testosterone... Read More

Man taking medicine pill
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

men's health, suicide
Clinical Articles / November 2011

Development of a men’s health program: Do we need a new approach in BC?

BY: Robert D.H. MacMillan, MD, FRCSC,, S. Larry Goldenberg, MD, FRCSC, FACS, FCAHS

In general, men in BC have poorer health outcomes than women. Traditionally, boys and men are taught that they should be self-reliant, control their emotions, and maintain a strong image by denying... 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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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