In the minds of family physicians, Streptococcus pyogenes has historically been associated primarily with strep throat and, secondarily, with the complications of rheumatic fever and... Read More
The role of dietary cholesterol in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease is well established in current medical science. However, as recently as 60 years ago, this important... Read More
The indignities of premed stand in stark contrast to the warm welcome extended by the School of Medicine. Every year, as the summer comes to a close, the UBC Life Sciences Centre buzzes to life in... Read More
The Rural Education Action Plan (REAP) was established as a result of the Subsidiary Agreement for Physicians in Rural Practices, and is managed by the Joint Standing Committee on Rural Issues in... Read More
The management of ear canal foreign bodies (ECFB) in children can be challenging. Many ECFB, including pebbles, beads, and other small objects, are readily removed by general practitioners and... Read More