© 2005 CMA Media Inc. or its licensors graduate career. Making the meeting mandatory
eliminated any stigma. Each adviser was given an assessment guide so that all interviews …

Despite recent advances in the management of children with chronic kidney disease (CKD),
growth remains suboptimal. The purpose of this study was to evaluate factors associated …

This is a retrospective analysis of 16 children started on tacrolimus with various types of
treatment-resistant nephrotic syndrome. There are 13 patients with focal glomerulosclerosis, 1 …

Value-based healthcare (VBHC) can be interpreted in many ways depending on one's
jurisdiction. Often it is used synonymously with cost-effectiveness. In Alberta, VBHC might more …

Studies have shown an inverse relationship between birthweight and blood pressure in later
life. The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between birthweight and blood …

Despite increased interest in physician wellness, little is known about patients’ views on the
topic. We explore patients’ perceptions of physician wellness and how it links to patient care. …

The factors associated with a greater mortality risk in infants and young children undergoing
dialysis have not been clearly determined. We report the results of a North American …

A 6-year-old female diagnosed with idiopathic opsoclonus-myoclonus syndrome at 22 months
of age who failed to respond to treatment with adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), IV …

Peritoneal dialysis (PD) continues to be an important modality of treatment for children with
end-stage renal disease. The Canadian Association of Pediatric Nephrologists recognized …

Forum Theatre (FT) was created by Brazilian theatre director Augusto Boal (1985) as an
approach for promoting dialogue between the audience and those performing on stage for his "…