Casebook
Small-bowel obstruction Recognizing and safely managing this unwelcome sequela of abdominal surgery.

Case conundrums
Leprosy Recognizing the sneaky signs of this devastating illness can prevent permanent damage.

ClinicalTalk
Childhood asthma Early diagnosis, what's behind the fall flood of wheezing kids in ERs, and other hot topics. An interview with Zave Chad, MD

Diagnostic Challenge
Too weak to stand A little girl's struggle with lethargy and failure to thrive.

Question authority Got a sticky clinical situation? No problem, our expert panel can help smooth it out.

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26 answers to your clinical questions Our panel answers your questions on whether kids should be screened for H. pylori, the health hazards of home improvement, who needs traveller's diarrhea shots, and others…

Question of the month Is morning exercise risky?

This month's dermatology highlight Excised nevus was melanoma: what now?

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The Compliance Factor
MRI claustrophobia Opening up about the problem is the first step to ensure patients can get the scans they need.

Cover photo: Snoring, illustration; ©BSIP/Jacopin/Alpha Presse

Code Red
Splenic injuries Diagnose them FAST -- and spare the scalpel to sidestep splenectomy risks.

Special Report
Adult immunization A comprehensive assessment of today's vaccines. by Shelly mcneil, md
This report is made possible through an unresticted grant from Merck Frosst Canada Ltd.

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Letters
An alternate diagnosis for an itchy problem.

From the Frontlines
Microorganisms gang up on kids' ears, an alarming adverse effect of testosterone cream, crying foul over fish fears, and more…

The Art Gallery
Shakeel Siddiqui has invented numerous techniques to create his ultra-realistic paintings.
Karine Beaudoin Kabo has taken her "problem" with perspective and given birth to a unique and arresting style.

Meet the Artists
Two Canadian artists exhibit their work in the Parkhurst Exchange gallery. Have a favourite artist or two? Kindly send their names to katz@parkpub.com and we may feature them, too!

Parkhurst Index
Sensational stats, such as cell phones vs sperm counts, and the burden of obesity on hips and cars.

News from the Net
Dogs on call Canine companions are helping people cope with epilepsy, autism, bipolar disorder, and aging.

Drug Compendium Update
Check out the latest alerts and arrivals from the medicine cabinet.