In April 2009, clusters of severe respiratory illness in Mexico and sporadic cases of more typical influenza illness were identified in California and Texas due to a novel influenza A H1N1 (human... Read More
Physicians have been asking us for examples of what is and is not considered relevant information for a claim file. Here are some examples. In preparation for the May launch of WorkSafeBC’s new... Read More
“Each year at BC Children’s, we treat nearly 500 sports-related injuries, most of which are sprains and strains,” says Dr Ran Goldman, Emergency Department medical director at BC Children’s Hospital... Read More
Celiac disease is a permanent intolerance to gluten, and causes damage to the small intestinal mucosa by an autoimmune mechanism in genetically susceptible individuals. Celiac disease is one of the... Read More
Two new incentives launched 1 June 2009 by the General Practice Services Committee (GPSC) are the latest in a comprehensive package developed to acknowledge physicians’ efforts in caring for specific... Read More