September

Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are safe and highly effective for the prevention of cervical cancer caused by HPV types 16 and 18, which account for about 70% of this disease. Until recently, young women born prior to 1994 had not been eligible for the publicly funded program in BC. 

References

Inguinal hernia repair is one of the most common procedures perform­ed by the general surgeon. In the United States alone, approximately 750 000 inguinal, 25 000 femoral, and 166 000 umbilical herniorrhaphies are performed each year.[1] While research historically has focused on ways to minimize recurrence rates, endpoints for many recent studies have involved quality of life following repair—particularly in relation to postoperative pain and return to work or athletic activities. 

Early years

Low back pain (LBP) is a common symptom presenting in both primary care and across many specialties. LBP has bio-psychosocial components. The psychosocial aspects are significant determinants of disability and deserve our attention from the start. The 2007 clinical practice guideline for LBP summarizes the evidence as to what is important, what works, what we know, and what we don’t know.