A 65-year-old man with hypertension, type 2 diabetes, a remote myocardial infarct, and chronic kidney disease (CKD) presents for routine follow-up with his family physician. Two years prior, the ...

Background: Although severe maternal morbidity (SMM), such as severe hemorrhage and sepsis, can occur from conception to 6 ...

This issue of CMAJ features Brenner and colleagues’1 projections for cancer diagnoses in Canada in 2024. Despite overall declines in cancer incidence and mortality, population growth and aging will ...

Background: Cost-related prescription nonadherence is a prominent barrier that may affect health outcomes in Black ...

Endometriosis is a common disorder that can cause pelvic pain and infertility, may involve multiple organ systems and can adversely affect quality of life. The cause of endometriosis is not fully ...

Delirium occurs in 30%–50% of adults aged 65 years or older admitted to hospital, and may be hypoactive (lethargy, reduced psychomotor functioning), hyperactive (agitation, hallucinations) or mixed.1 ...

High-grade serous ovarian cancer originates in the fimbria of the fallopian tube 3 This cancer develops via a stepwise progression within the distal fallopian tube epithelium. The precursor lesion is ...

Kelsey Uminski, Wing Man (Joanne) Lam and Thalia S. Field ...

Key points A 68-year-old woman presented to the emergency department of a rural hospital in southern Alberta 1 hour after ...

Individuals with severe opioid use disorder who inject opioids and have not adequately benefited from oral opioid agonist treatment face substantial risks, including premature death, nonfatal overdose ...

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is characterized by partial or complete airway obstruction during sleep. Prevalence is about 1.2%. [1] [1] Adenotonsillar hypertrophy and obesity are common risk factors ...

By law, employers — including hospital and academic leaders — must reasonably accommodate employees’ religious beliefs and practices.[1][1] These must be considered when scheduling, planning events, ...