Background Administrative databases provide valuable patient data and are used to conduct
population-based studies. However, no studies have been conducted to validate the codes …

Since antiquity, honey has been revered for its natural healing properties.
Ithasbeenusedfortreatmentofgastrointestinaltractillnesses, treatment of pain, and defense from …

Hidradenitis Suppurativa (HS) is a chronic debilitating skin condition that impairs the
productivity and the quality of patients` lives. HS has recently drawn lots of attention among …

The satellite RNA of Lucerne Transient Streak Virus (LTSV) is a 322-nucleotide, single-stranded
circular RNA that has a rod-like structure very similar to that of viroids. As it does not …

680 CMAJ, June 14, 2016, 188 (9)© 2016 Joule Inc. or its licensors ern, possibly lifesaving,
therapy in favour of traditional and spiritual prac tices? These questions drifted through my …

Plant-derived biopharmaceuticals offer enormous potential as a cost-effective, rapid and
safe means to produce vaccine and therapeutic proteins. Plant-made vaccines can be …

It is commonly known that the application process to medical school is competitive. From our
experience, about 1% of students who express an interest in becoming a physician during …

It is commonly known that the application process to medical school is competitive. From our
experience, about 1% of students who express an interest in becoming a physician during …

Results The study sample consisted of 80 patients undergoing HD aged 56 (44–63.2) years
with a dialysis vintage of 4.7 (3.3–7.08) years. Among these patients, 45 (56.2%) were males…

People started to climb out of the lodge, but I stayed behind. The man's story had been honest
and raw, and I wanted to let his words settle. As a medical student working in the small …