APRIL 2007, VOL. 15, NO. 4

Diagnostic challenge
Tonsillar troubles A winter cold just won't resolve.

Casebook
MRI in pregnancy Depending on the situation, this diagnostic tool may be your best bet to assess mother and fetus.

ClinicalTalk
Iron deficiency anemia Don't let high ferritin fool you into dismissing this diagnosis.

Update
Infertility Tips on how to help couples conceive.

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33 answers to your clinical questions Our specialists answer questions on testosterone Tx options for women, premature ejaculation in teens, how to diagnose recent strep throat, and more…
This month's dermatology highlight Molluscum contagiosum -- just leave it be?
Question of the month Treating chlamydia and gonorrhea during pregnancy
En français Check out our new bilingual section.
Question authority Haunted by a medical conundrum? Send it in and let our experts mull it over.

features

Cultural Medicine
Chagas' disease This illness endemic to Latin America affects Canadians in many ways.

The Compliance Factor
Childhood obesity Activity is the first line of attack.

Checklist
Premature ovarian failure Modern treatments preserve and renew fertility in women with this disorder.

Code Red
Scrotal injuries Keep on high alert for underlying trauma.

Round Table
Irritable bowel syndrome An interdisciplinary panel discusses causes, triggers and treatment options for this condition.

Journal Club
Leading experts comment on the vitamin/supplement hoax in atherosclerosis, Pap vs HPV for cervical cancer screening, and more.

Case Conundrums
Cleft lip and palate This condition calls for teamwork between specialists and primary care givers.

departments

Letters
Fine-tuning advice on drugs.

From the Frontlines
Cough and cold medicine can be lethal for infants, chewing gum gets things moving in the bowel after surgery, and other topics…

The Art Gallery
Raymond Martin encapsulates childlike awareness with his simplified outlines and flattened views.
Anne Jarvis focuses her skills on aspects of humanity that speak directly to her own heart.

Meet the Artists
Two Canadian artists exhibit their work in the Parkhurst Exchange gallery. Do you have a favourite? Send yours to katz@parkpub.com

Parkhurst Index
Baffling benefits of breastfeeding, a zoo on human skin, soaring diabetes rates in Ontario, and more…

News from the Net
Origins Parasites offer clues to human health.

 

Update acute exacerbations of COPD
ClinicalTalk Anemia
Casebook not available


Passing Scene
Bacteria get a bug that beats their antibiotic resistance, diabetes research hits a nerve, sperm succumb to an aimed attack, and more…

Drug Compendium Update
New drugs and safety alerts at your fingertips.

columns

Food for Thought
Coffee Devotion to caffeine cuts CHD risk in diabetes.

Mind Matters
The psychology of emergencies Unfolding disaster can cause cognitive overload.

Heart Beat
Heart-wrenching gum disease Oral health is implicated in clogged arteries.

Geriatrics
Preventing dementia Baby boomers face the onset of degenerative disease later in life.

Skin Sense
Perioral dermatitis Avoidance of triggers is a cornerstone of therapy, but effective treatments exist.

Tales from the Heart
Dressed in black What's in an outfit?

 
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