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Premise / BY: Ali Zentner, MD, FRCPC, Diplomate ABOM June 2024
... with a story of progressive immobility over the last 4 years. Although she was very active during much of her ... to swimming instead of walking, and she continues to swim 4 days per week. X-ray showed she has significant arthritis ... symptoms and the need for joint replacement surgery.[ 4 , 5 ] In Canada, 73% of men with arthritis have increased ...
Clinical Articles, Review Articles / BY: Tracy Barber, RPT, Grad Dip Phys June 2024
... for managing knee osteoarthritis in all age groups.[ 4 , 5 ] Physiotherapy plays an integral role in managing and ... the Osteoarthritis Research Society International,[ 4 ] Ottawa Panel, American College of Rheumatology,[ 14 ] and ... for the long-term management of their osteoarthritis.[ 4 , 5 , 13 , 14 ] Regular monitoring, reassurance, and ...
Clinical Articles, Review Articles / BY: Abdullah Alenezi, MD, FRCPC June 2024
... with noticeable pain improvement starting after 3 to 4 weeks and lasting longer, for up to 6 months.[ 3-5 ] Other ...
Clinical Articles, Review Articles / BY: Daniel Shirvani, BSc June 2024
... the greatest contributor to disability in older adults.[ 1-4 ] There is no known cure for osteoarthritis; thus, ... accelerate the global burden of osteoarthritis.[ 4 , 11 , 12 ] Thus, early identification and diagnosis of ... onset and treatment. It is estimated that 18.4% of adults in BC suffer from joint-specific ...
Clinical Articles, Original Research / BY: Anna Mason, MD July/August 2024
... which has intensified due to the COVID-19 crisis. [ 4-6 ] The family physician shortage exacerbates existing ...
Premise / BY: Nikhil Rajaram, MD, FCFP, MPH, FRCPC July/August 2024
... (such as CSA Z275.2 for occupational diving operations,[ 4 ] written by CSA Group). In British Columbia, the ... testing, or an independent medical evaluation. Question #4: Outside of clinical management, where can patients be ... for all recommendations and notes provided? (4) Outside of clinical management, where can patients be ...
Letters / BY: Eastside Illicit Drinkers Group for Education July/August 2024
... stark for structurally marginalized illicit drinkers.[ 2-4 ] The Eastside Illicit Drinkers Group for Education, a ...
Editorials / BY: Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC July/August 2024
... Canada Pride 2024 in Vancouver takes place from 26 July to 4 August. Pride marks a time of celebration, advocacy, and ... the LGBTQIA2S+ community. Vancouver’s Pride parade is on 4 August 2024. My colleagues and I at the Pacific Centre for ...
Council on Health Promotion / BY: Selena Lawrie, MD, CCFP July/August 2024
... functional limitations, and chronic conditions.[ 3 , 4 ] It’s linked to childhood asthma, depression, obesity, and academic performance.[ 4 , 5 ] Food-insecure individuals experience higher rates of ... and depression, with limited social support.[ 4 ] Food insecurity is costly. Health care spending is 23% ...
BC Centre for Disease Control / BY: Megan Edwards, PhD, MPH July/August 2024
... Health Organization declared COVID-19 to be a pandemic; 4 years later, we revisit the impacts of the pandemic on ...