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WorkSafeBC / BY: Don Graham, MD, CCFP January/February 2007
... The BCMA/WorkSafeBC Agreement, which is in effect from 1 April 2006 to 31 March 2012, features several changes, ... with time-loss injuries simply phone a toll-free number (1 888 WORKERS or #5377 on Telus Mobility, Rogers, or Bell ... Agreement. After 15 January 2007, expect the following: 1. CD-ROM of the Agreement and practical advice regarding ...
MDs To Be / BY: Maia Love, BSc, BGS, January/February 2007
... originally defined by Prochaska and colleagues in 1982. [1]  The model is also known as the Transtheoretical model, ... that are best suited to that specific stage (see  Table 1 ). The tasks of a counselor trained in the Stages of Change ... services for each stage of change (see Table 3:  Part 1  and  Part 2 ). We also developed a chart detailing gaps ...
ICBC / BY: Martin Ray, MD, January/February 2007
... some medical claims are paid by ICBC and others are not. 1. Does ICBC’s coverage depend on whether the patient was ...
BC Centre for Disease Control / BY: Janet Webb, BSc(Pharm), MSc, January/February 2007
... it would be safer in overdose than other antidepressants. [1]  Since this initial optimism, however, the toxic ... seizures compared with TCAs is estimated to be 4.4 (95% CI 1.4–13.8). [10] The Poison Control Centre at BC’s Drug ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Chris Whittington, MB BS, MBA, FCFP, FACRRM January/February 2007
... µg/L (normal 15–250 µg/L). His transferrin level was 1.91 g/L (normal 2.20–3.80 g/L), and total iron-binding ... is often complicated by the development of anemia. [1]  Type 1 or  HFE  hemochromatosis is the most common form of ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Dafna Rippel, MD, MAH, January/February 2007
... homocysteine (Hcy) are associated with atherosclerosis. [1]  He noted high prevalence of hyperhomocysteinemia in ... of other causes of hyperhomocysteinemia (see  Table 1 ) are known to be proven risk factors for vascular disease, ... clinical trials. Competing interests None declared. Table 1. Causes of elevated homocysteine levels.   Chronic ...
News / BY: Arun K. Garg, PhD, MD March 2007
... the Standard Plan’s extended health benefits. Example 1 • Prescription drug expenses of $146. • Single person. ... or  tlyon@bcma.bc.ca . The deadline for applications is 1 May 2007. Love wins MacDermot prize In January the BC ... will be held throughout the province, running from 1 May to 14 June. These sessions are designed to assist ...
ICBC / BY: Martin Ray, MD, March 2007
... and driver services ICBC receives approximately $3.1 billion in insurance premiums from almost 2.9 million ...
Council on Health Promotion / BY: Garth M. Evans, March 2007
... units (NTU). The recommended level for tap water is 1 NTU, and 5 NTUs triggers an advisory from the water ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Nevio Cimolai, MD, FRCPC March 2007
... use of honey for the treatment of wounds is ancient. [1]  Despite this, there is very little awareness of ... has several antimicrobial qualities and components ( Table 1 ). [2]  In its undiluted state, honey’s high osmolarity ... have failed. Competing interests None declared.  Table 1. Possible antimicrobial qualities and components of honey. ...