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Clinical Articles / BY: Jasmine Grewal, MD, FRCPC January/February 2004
... (BNP), and C-type natriuretic peptide (CNP) ( Table 1 ). There are many conditions that are associated with an increase in NPs ( Table 2 ). [1]  The final common pathway in the vast majority of these ... system, and the endothelin pathways [1]  that can ultimately lead to myocardial apoptosis and ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Paula Braitstein, MA, MSc January/February 2004
... it radically alters the natural history of HIV disease. [1-3] While the use of HAART has largely transformed HIV disease into a chronic, manageable illness, [1]  most antiretroviral agents are metabolized through the ... reports of these transplants are summarized in  Table 1 , while  Table 2  describes patient and graft survival in ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Teresa Clarke, MD January/February 2004
... axis abnormalities. It is a common condition affecting 1% to 2% of the population with a majority (80%) of female ... and pain in 11 or more of 18 specific tender point sites. [1]  Patients are also known to have numerous and varied ... points. Each 4-week cycle was repeated three times, with a 1-week to 2-week interval between cycles. Acupuncture needles ...
BC Centre for Disease Control / BY: Victoria J. Cook, MD, FRCPC January/February 2004
... of on-reserve newborn aboriginal children effective 1 June 2003. To evaluate the impact of this decision, the ... active TB within the last 5 years. All children born after 1 June 2003 in these communities will be offered TST at 10 ... that BCG has in effect already been discontinued. As of 1 June 2003 divisional policy now reflects reality. Bacille ...
Editorials / BY: Eric M. Yoshida, OBC, MD, MHSc, FRCPC January/February 2004
... a significant barrier. The development of cyclosporine [1]  in the early 1980s resulted in reasonable ... rest of Canada, patients and physicians alike can expect a 1-year survival of 85% and a 3-year survival between 75% and ...
Editorials / BY: Anthony J. Salvian, MD January/February 2004
... Quebec Law Society; a Small Investments minister blows $1 billion of taxpayers’ money; and a gun control registry so far off the rails that $1 billion looks like chicken feed. The outgoing Liberal ...
Letters / BY: Eric Smith, MD January/February 2004
... North America and published in peer review journals. [1-3]  These figures validate the efficacy and utility of a ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Margaret Colbourne, MD, FRCPC March 2004
... head injuries in children younger than 2 years of age. [1]  “Shaken baby syndrome” is a term used in the medical ... 3 years of age, with most cases presenting from birth to 1 year. It should be noted, however, that all that is needed ... and extend out to the periphery of the retina ( Figure 1 ). There may also be evidence of retinal detachment or ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Jean Hlady, MD, FRCPC March 2004
... of neglect accounted for 40% of reported cases. [1] Neglect in itself has been neglected by professionals in ... was the most common reason for concern ( Figure ). [1]   Physical harm can also come to a child whose parents ... is due to a basic need not being met. A checklist ( Table 1 ) can help health professionals begin to evaluate possible ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Christine E. Jarchow, MSW March 2004
The Canadian Incidence Study of Reported Abuse and Neglect [1]  estimates that 135 573 child maltreatment investigations ... ahead of sexual abuse (10%) as causes for investigation,1 there are reasons why so many sexual abuse concerns are ... • 3 FTE social workers • 0.9 FTE nurse  • 1 FTE psychologist   • 0.2 FTE pyschiatrist  • 2 FTE ...