Casebook
Hyperparathyroidism Watch out for the consequences of high calcium and vitamin D3.

Update
Testosterone replacement therapy An evidence-based approach to decide who should -- and shouldn't -- be treated. By Loay Al-Riyami, MD and Richard Bebb, MD

ClinicalTalk
Ocular side effects of common meds Watch out for puzzling reactions to drugs that treat erectile dysfunction, osteoporosis and epilepsy, among others. An interview with Jerrod S. Kent, Shefalee Shukla, MD and Cindy M.L. Hutnik, MD, PhD

Diagnostic Challenge
Curious chest pain A woman's shortness of breath evades diagnosis.

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30 answers to your clinical questions Our panel answers your questions on pre-natal assessment of birth defects, choosing fever meds for kids, how to diagnose psychosis, and others…

Question of the month Limiting blood loss in heavy periods

This month's dermatology highlight How to deal with resistant lice

Question authority Got a medical question? Let our panel of experts offer you the answer.

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Cultural Medicine
Growth charts Children from different cultural backgrounds don't necessarily grow at different rates.

Perspectives on Pain
Mastalgia Tips to treat this painful condition.

Checklist
Ocular side effects of herbal remedies Find out what echinacea, chamomile and others can do to the eyes.

Case Conundrums
Von Willebrand's disease This hereditary bleeding disorder impacts mainly on women.

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Letters
Tending to newcomers and mothers-to-be

From the Frontlines
Molecular condoms protect against STIs, head lice are given the boot, stroke victims regain mobility, and more…

The Art Gallery
Barbara Cronk beguiles viewers with her wildlife paintings.
Jinny Slyfield is comfortable depicting abstracts or nudes.

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!

Passing Scene
Anesthetics that promote Alzheimer's, maggot juice that boosts wound healing, a new "indication" for ecstasy, and more…

Parkhurst Index
Facts and stats on the hazards of small magnets in toys, the benefits of a walk in the park, and others…

Drug Compendium Update
Find out what's new in drug approvals and arrivals.

News from the Net
A bag full of trouble Challenges to a healthy posture come from unexpected angles.