Clinical Articles /
BY: Harvey Thommasen, MD, MSc, FCFP
July/August 2006
... caused by physical health problems (Role/physical) 5. Role limitations caused by emotional problems ... between the two. [22] Nerenz and colleagues [5] reported that “tight” glycemic control (as measured ...
News /
BY: Sarah Gilgoff, BSc,
April 2006
... of 19.1% over 4 years, or an average annual increase of 4.5%. In years five and six of the agreement, binding ... million increases to $80 million in the second year, $105.5 million in the third year, and to $136.5 million in the fourth year of the agreement. Also available ...
BC Centre for Disease Control /
BY: Fawziah Marra, PharmD
October 2006
... (44% increase for 0- to 4-year-olds; 19% increase in the 5- to 9-year-olds; and 12% increase in the 10- to ... trend for quinolones was only significant for age groups 5 to 9 (15%) and 10 to 14 (36%). In BC, extended spectrum ... of penicillins (e.g., amoxicillin/clavulanate) account for 5% of all penicillin prescriptions. 1n 1996, erythromycin use ...
Clinical Articles /
BY: Richard Beever, MD
June 2006
... protective measures to reduce the risk of mosquito bites. [5] These measures include: • Avoiding perfumed cosmetics ... permethrin-impregnated mosquito nets are not available. [5] And remaining in completely enclosed, well-screened, or ... of 15 mL of 100% eucalyptus oil, 250 mL white vinegar (5% acetic acid), 250 mL ASSS, and 500 mL tap water. The three ...
Clinical Articles /
BY: David Brooks, MD,
November 2006
... in contact sports is well documented in the literature. [1-5] There are several common features of a concussive head ... National Hockey League (NHL) concussion rate in the past 5 years was 3 times that reported in the previous decade. [8] ... Step 4 On-field practice without body contact Step 5 On-field practice with body contact, once cleared by a ...
Clinical Articles /
BY: Janene Spring, RN, BScN, MSCN,
March 2006
... be related to the neuropathology of the disease itself. [5] The new disease-modifying medications available to treat ... with MS, with one Canadian study reporting a rate 7.5 times higher than the rate for the general population. [6] ... surrounding psychological and cognitive issues. [4] Myth 5: Only advanced MS causes cognitive symptoms Cognitive ...
Clinical Articles /
BY: Dr J. Mark Ansermino, FFA, MMed, MSc, FRCPC
September 2006
... system will deteriorate in terms of safety and quality. [5] By simplifying work processes, reducing reliance on ...
News /
BY: Sandie Braid, CEBS
June 2006
... in an increase of 19.1% over 4 years, or an average of 4.5% annually. Some physicians will have increases that are ...
Editorials /
BY: James A. Wilson, MD
November 2006
... physical, sexual, and psychological abuse over about 5 years by a school teacher in the internment camp (the ...
Letters /
BY: Andrew Farquhar, MD
January/February 2006
... glycemic control, also has proven cardiovascular benefits [5] and should be part of what I call the “longevity ... by Eberley and colleagues, [4] Evans and colleagues, [5] the placebo subgroup of the HPS Diabetes cohort, [6] ...