The first time I did chest compressions was for a young woman as she was being moved across the tile floor of a hospital bathroom. She had been found without identification down an inconspicuous ...

A 43-year-old man presents requesting screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). His medical history is remarkable for systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), and he is currently receiving no ...

Accessibility adaptations like online booking and virtual consultations can reduce care avoidance observed in autistic people. Access to accurate diagnoses and better health outcomes can be supported ...

Outbreaks of Oropouche virus infections are occurring in South America and the Caribbean Since late 2023, new outbreaks have been reported in Bolivia, Brazil, Peru, and Cuba, including among ...

KEY POINTS A 65-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with an 8-day history of progressive leg weakness and poor mobility in the setting of a known history of mixed neurogenic and ...

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Transgender people face many formal barriers to gender-affirming care, sometimes known as “gatekeeping.” Gender-affirming care refers to a wide range of medical interventions that patients pursue to ...

Wildfire seasons are getting longer and more severe in Canada. Wildfire smoke caused 710 emergency department visits for respiratory conditions and 250 for cardiac conditions in 2017.[1][1] During ...

Background: Cancer surveillance data are essential to help understand where gaps exist and progress is being made in cancer control. We sought to summarize the expected impact of cancer in Canada in ...

Anorexia nervosa is a potentially life-threatening eating disorder Up to 0.3% of males will receive a diagnosis of anorexia nervosa in their lifetime. 1 Affected males have a 6-times higher mortality ...

Postinfectious cough is defined as a subacute cough, with symptoms lasting between 3 and 8 weeks.[1][1] The preceding infection triggers an inflammatory cascade, increasing bronchial sensitivity and ...

Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a chronic disorder associated with infertility; miscarriage; adverse pregnancy outcomes; and cardiovascular, metabolic, psychological and neoplastic risks.