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Clinical Articles / BY: Cristina M. Aydin, BSc, October 2006
... is expected to rise to 3 million by the year 2010. [1]  Approximately 85% to 90% of individuals with diabetes ... and progressive pancreatic beta cell dysfunction. [1,2]  Although glycemic goals may initially be achieved ... were estimated by first using the database to determine (1) daily TZD dosage for each patient and (2) number of blood ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Marlene E. Hunter, MD, FCFPC May 2006
... or perception of the environment. Methods During a 1-month period, all inpatients who had spent at least 48 ... Results of SDQ-20† Major trends indicated by DDIS‡ 1 Female 27 years Depression; borderline personality disorder ... in rural and remote areas in Canada. Methods:  During a 1-month period, all inpatients who had spent at least 48 ...
Clinical Articles / BY: Michael Humer, MD, FRCSC, July/August 2006
... accessing specialty and subspecialty medical care. [1,2] One million people live within the jurisdictions of the ... (NHA). The population density for this combined zone is 1.2 persons per square kilometre, substantially lower than ... average of 3.2 persons per square kilometre (see  Table 1 ). This presents a particular challenge to thoracic patient ...
Clinical Articles / BY: David Brooks, MD, November 2006
... the brain, induced by traumatic biomechanical forces. [1]  A high incidence of concussion in contact sports is well documented in the literature. [1-5] There are several common features of a concussive head ... symptoms and signs to be monitored are shown in  Table 1  . If any one of the symptoms or signs listed is present, ...
Premise / BY: Morley Sutter, MD, PhD January/February 2006
... and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. [1]  Subsequent rankings have incorporated the quality of ... as evidence (from least- to most-reliable sources) 1. Advertisements (including political speeches) 2. Hearsay ... defined. Information from the sources indicated in points 1–7 can give clues but not conclusions. 1. Advertisements ...
Letters / BY: David Pearson, MD June 2006
... “preferred test” (barium enema) missed 14% (nearly 1 in 5) cancers, dooming these unfortunate people. A ...
WorkSafeBC / BY: Ailve McNestry, MB, October 2006
... that you would like a medical advisor to call you, or call 1 888 967-5377 and ask to speak to a medical advisor.) Issues ... that the patient will develop symptoms in the future. [1] • MRIs are very sensitive tests and studies have shown ...
BC Centre for Disease Control / BY: David M. Patrick, MD, FRCPC, MHSc April 2006
... cause aggressive infections in otherwise healthy people. [1-9]  Along with severe skin and soft tissue infections, ...
Letters / BY: Jerilynn C. Prior, MD, FRCPC July/August 2006
... estradiol oral contraceptive (OC) in perimenopause. [1]  I stand by what I said: therapy with OC in ... were not statistically significant.” (p. 143) [1]  Likewise, “There were no significant between-group ... in the endpoint quality of life scores.” (p. 145) [1] I share Dr Rowe’s concern about the lack of randomized ...
ICBC / BY: Martin Ray, MD, November 2006
... minutes or portion thereof) A00096 Photocopying records—$1.15 for first 10 pages, $0.30 per additional page A00098 ...