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Research * Recherche
Willingness of patients to change surgeons for a shorter waiting time for joint arthroplasty
B. Conner-Spady PhD, C. Sanmartin PhD, G. Johnston MD MBA, and colleagues
Most patients would be unlikely
to change their surgeon
to one with a shorter waiting
time, despite long waits for
surgery. This is the finding
of this questionnaire
survey of 1200 patients
waiting for hip or
knee arthroplasty in
Saskatchewan.
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Research * Recherche
Use of proton pump inhibitors and risk of osteoporosis-related fractures
L.E. Targownik MD MSHS, L.M. Lix PhD, C.J. Metge PhD, and colleagues
Use of proton pump inhibitors for 7 or more years is associated
with an increased risk of osteoporosis-related fractures,
according to the results of a large observational study based
on administrative claims data. The authors also found an association
between hip fractures and 5 years or more of exposure
to these drugs.
Commentary *
Commentaire
Proton pump inhibitors: balancing the benefits and potential fracture risks
J.B. Richards MD, D. Goltzman MD
When balancing the risks and benefits of proton pump inhibitors, physicians and patients should take into account the mounting evidence suggesting that these drugs increase the risk of fractures.
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Editorial * Éditorial
Doping, sport and the community
A. Pipe MD Dip Sport Med, P.C. Hébert MD MHSc
More Editorials
From the Archives: Despite warnings, lure of steroids too strong for some young Canadians (1994) |
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Analysis * Analyses
Anemia of chronic disease: A harmful disorder or an adaptive, beneficial response?
R. Zarychanski MD, D.S. Houston MD PhD
Zarychanski and Houston mount a powerful argument stating
that anemia of chronic disease is not an adverse consequence
of systemic illness, but rather a beneficial and adaptive response
to the underlying disease.
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Practice * Pratique
Teaching cases: Pulmonary lymphangitic carcinomatosis as a primary manifestation of colon cancer in a young adult
A. Thomas MD, R. Lenox MD
A 31-year-old woman presented with a nonproductive cough
and breathlessness, which she experienced intermittently for
1 month. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease was the initial
diagnosis, but it was later determined that she had pulmonary
lymphangitic carcinomatosis and colon cancer.
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Clinical images * Images cliniques
A classic sign of hypothyroidism: a video demonstration
S. Cyriac MD, S.C. d’Souza MD, D. Lunawat MBBS, and colleagues
Video
A video image shows delayed
relaxation of the bicep
tendon reflex in a patient
with hypothyroidism.
Patch test triggering recurrence of distant
dermatitis: the flare-up phenomenon
D. Torchia MD, C. Capretti PhD, B. Pizzo PhD, and colleagues
An image of a pruritic vesicobullous
eruption on the
neck due to an ebony pendant
in a 37-year-old woman
is featured in Practice.
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Letters * Correspondance
Pathology practice in Canada
J. Ford MD, L. Wadsworth MB ChB
Tasers
A. Mukherjee PhD
Electronic control devices
M.W. Kroll PhD, H. Calkins MD, R.M. Luceri MD, and colleagues
Hypertension in children and adolescents
A. Bocelli MD, P. Ballo MD
Correction
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Early Releases
CMA president-elect puts patients first
August 20, 2008
Proposed changes in CMA governance structure controversial
August 20, 2008
CMA supports patient-based funding model
August 20, 2008
CMA launches social networking site
August 20, 2008
Clement unleashes barrage at safe injection site supporters
August 19, 2008
Medical profession urged to end discrimination against mentally ill
August 19, 2008
Beijing remarkably smog-free
August 19, 2008
Asthma, outdoor air quality and the Olympic Games
August 7, 2008
Health Canada's investment in new post-market drug surveillance network a "pittance"
July 17, 2008 |
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