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Ian L. Mitchell, MD, FRCP
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, brother, and uncle, Dr William George Vance Mitchell. Vance passed away peacefully on Thursday, 15 September 2022, surrounded by... Read More
This article [BCMJ 2019;61:14-19] would be the first in the literature to establish different clinical effects from C. sativa and C. indica strains. While Dr Ocana insists that clinical research supports separating... Read More
Medicinal cannabis presents a unique dilemma for physicians and regulatory authorities because it represents an unapproved treatment with limited good-quality research to inform guidelines that clarify specific age-... Read More
In the daily routine of primary care there are several conditions that have significantly reduced morbidity and mortality if they are diagnosed early. The volume of information that crosses our desks daily makes it... Read More
In this new column we will share clinical pearls from practising physicians, then follow them with a commentary by a local expert. —ED In my view a transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a... Read More