Optimal strategies for the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism
By Sarah Garland
The diagnostic approach for pulmonary embolism (PE), a condition referred to as “The Great Masquerader,” is controversial. PE has earned its moniker...
Special focus: Innovations in wound care
The pressure’s on: Seeking better options for bed sore prevention
By Barbara Greenwood Dufour
Most of us don’t have to worry about pressure ulcers, or “bed...
An innovation in cancer treatment: Do we need proton beam therapy here?
By Barbara Greenwood Dufour
There has been a lot of interest lately about a newer type of radiation therapy for treating cancer. Called proton beam...
Weeding through the evidence on medical cannabis
By Dr. Janice Mann
We call this column Evidence Matters. The reason is pretty simple. Evidence really does matter when making an important health decision....
Getting a sense of biosimilars
By Barbara Greenwood Dufour
Treatments called biosimilars have been gradually entering the Canadian pharmaceutical market, adding treatment options for patients with chronic, difficult-to-treat diseases. But...
Worth a shot? A new way to treat opioid addiction
By Dr. Janice Mann
When it comes to treating opioid addiction, preventing the severe symptoms of withdrawal – including drug cravings, anxiety, restlessness, diarrhea, sweating,...
A prescription for fluoroquinolones: Cure-all or curse?
By Michael Raj and Dr. Janice Mann
Most of us, at some point in our lives, have been prescribed an antibiotic to treat an infection....
Topical NSAIDs: Right where it hurts
By Anna Liang
We’ve all likely experienced a fall or injury that caused us some pain. Whether a strain, a sprain, or muscle pain, it’s...
How to treat obstructive sleep apnea: Does the evidence put the issue to bed?
By Sarah Garland
You probably know someone who snores. And their snoring may be pretty loud and disruptive. Maybe it’s so disruptive that it’s causing...
Should dialysis at home be an option for more patients?
By Eftyhia Helis
One of the most vivid memories of my teenage years is that of my dad, in his late 30s at the time,...
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