Key points A 39-year-old woman with a known history of antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) presented to the emergency department ...

Sentinel injuries are minor, unexplained injuries in pre-cruising infants that are often the first indication of physical abuse, which may precede more serious harm.[1][1],[2][2] In one study, more ...

Key points In November 2025, Canada lost its measles elimination status, which it had held since 1998.[1][1] From October 2024 to November 2025, more than 5000 measles cases associated with a large ...

Key points An estimated 8.7 million premature deaths occur globally each year from air pollution attributable to fossil fuel ...

A 31-year-old pregnant woman (35 weeks’ gestation; gravida 2, para 1) presented to the emergency department with a 2-day history of progressively painful, bright red facial erythema ([Figure 1][1]).

Jane S. Thornton, William N. Morley and Samir K. Sinha Physical activity is a modifiable risk factor for more than 30 chronic conditions relevant to the older adult; 150 minutes per week of moderate ...

The day was blistering and the road shimmered with heat. I was seven years old when I asked to cross the street alone for ice cream. It was meant to be a small rite of passage, a step toward freedom.

Intranasal corticosteroids are safe, but local adverse effects are common One in 10 patients have local adverse effects, including burning or stinging, dryness and epistaxis. 2 Systemic adverse ...

Infections of cardiovascular implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) occur at a rate of about 1% in the first year 1, 2 One year mortality after infection is 15–30% 3 In 2021, 120 000 people in Canada ...

Key points A 69-year-old man presented to the emergency department with several months of progressive weakness, exertional dyspnea, and recurrent sinopulmonary infections. Over the preceding 6 months, ...

Alberta’s Ministry of Health recently announced plans to enable residents to privately purchase diagnostic testing services, including laboratory and imaging tests, without a referral from a health ...