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Clinical Articles /
BY: Michael Bidu, MBA
December 2017
I never thought I would be in the business of making other people’s health better. But that changed when I met Dr Eric ... The face of change Taking a broad view, medicine helps people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. In doing ... tradition of innovation. There are more than 7 billion people on the planet, over 3 million doctors, and tens of ...
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BY: Rinette Badker, MSc
January/February 2017
... meditative practices with cognitive therapy to teach people how to become more aware of their thoughts and ... way.[ 10 ] While the therapy was originally designed for people in remission from recurrent major depressive disorder ...
Obituaries /
BY: Meryl Begert
January/February 2017
... they discovered their life-long delight in meeting new people and facing new adventures. Herb graduated from the ...
Clinical Articles /
BY: Martha Spencer, MD, FRCPC
March 2017
... phase 3 registration trials of mirabegron show efficacy in people older than 65 and 75, with evidence of safety over a ...
Clinical Articles /
BY: Joshua Budlovsky, MD, FRCPC
March 2017
... risk are key to prevention. Over 80% of all fractures in people 50 years and older are caused by osteoporosis.[ 5 ] ... use; however, up to half of atypical fractures occur in people not exposed to bisphosphonates, complicating estimates ...
Obituaries /
BY: Brian John Morgan, MBChB
March 2017
... photography and birding to the fullest extent. Paul loved people and always sought ways to be with those who were his ...
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BY: Jayne Postuk, LLB, DTh
March 2017
... a highly respected colleague. He practised old-fashioned people-based medicine and knew that sometimes a good chat ...
Clinical Articles /
BY: Katalin Balogh, MD, PhD, FRCPC
April 2017
... 98%) for detecting dementia among community dwelling older people.[ 5 ] It has, however, low sensitivity for detecting ... can significantly improve cognition in at-risk older people after 2 years of intervention.[ 9 ] Hence, we ... risks. The risk posed by polypharmacy is common in older people and can be especially problematic in patients with ...
Obituaries /
BY: Sterling Haynes, MD
June 2017
... are teaching the latest modern medical treatment to the people of Zambia. Sadly, Bill Nelems died suddenly on 31 ...
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BY: G.B. Gowd, FRCSC
June 2017
... Lake. He also loved photographing wildlife, scenery, and people, and never traveled far without his cameras and ...