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A Shift in Care: Managing OAB Patients Virtually

Guidelines-supported approach to assessment; treatment options in a systematic fashion; OAB care using a virtual-health platform.

ENT Emergencies: Otologic Disorders

1st Module in this 4-part online CPD Program

Diabetic Retinopathy: You Need to Keep an Eye on It!

Diabetes CPD Program, Module 1/4

Rituals in Death and Dying: Modern Medical Technologies Enter the Fray

Michael Gordon MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin

In the absence of immortality, the human species has over the millennia developed rites and rituals to help in the passing of life to honor the person who is dying or has died or in some way demonstrate their “courage” and perseverance as well as duty even in the face of almost certain death.

A Pain in the Neck

Hamilton Hall MD, FRCSC et al.

Neck pain is common and disabling. Associated with poor posture, sedentary work and stress it is long lasting and recurrent.

A Lump on the Foot

Francesca Cheung MD, CCFP

Kaposi’s sarcoma (KS) is an angioproliferative tumour that requires infection by Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8).

Adjunctive Skincare for Acne

Shannon Humphrey MD

While topical therapy remains a key therapeutic approach in the clinical management of AV, it can be associated with side effects that may compromise the stratum corneum and impair patient adherence.

Editor's Note, Volume 4 Issue 6

D’Arcy L. Little MD, CCFP, FCFP, FRCPC

I am pleased to introduce the last issue for 2014 of the Journal of Current Clinical Care.

Are Evidence-Based Medicine and Anecdotal Medicine at Odds with Each Other?

Michael Gordon MD, MSc, FRCPC, FACP, FRCPEdin

For any physician beyond 70 years old, of which I am one, evidence-based medicine as currently configured and taught is a concept that came to us somewhat late in our careers.

Pediatric diaper rashes: Getting to the 'bottom' of things

Joseph M Lam MD, FRCP(C) et al.

Diaper dermatitis is one of the most common skin conditions seen in the pediatric population and can cause significant distress for infants and their families.

Passive Straight Leg Raise Test: Definition, Interpretation, Limitations and Utilization

Greg McIntosh MSc et al.

This article highlights the myths and misunderstandings surrounding the straight leg raise (SLR) test for sciatica.

Vertigo and Dizziness: A Brief Review

Pradeep K. Shenoy MD, DLO, FRCS, FACS

Dizziness is the third most common symptom seen in patients of all age groups who present to emergency departments, outpatient clinics and physicians offices.