The incidence and prevalence of heart failure (HF) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are
increasing, and as such a better understanding of the interface between both conditions is …

Aims Chronic kidney disease ( CKD ) is associated with worse outcomes in heart failure with
preserved ejection fraction ( HFpEF ). Whether this association is due the effect of CKD on …

Objective To develop a clinical practice guideline for a simplified approach to medical
cannabinoid use in primary care; the focus was on primary care application, with a strong …

Background Cardiac troponin T is independently associated with cardiovascular events and
mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Serum levels of high sensitivity …

In this review of the application of proteomics and metabolomics to kidney disease research,
we review key concepts, highlight illustrative examples, and outline future directions. The …

Objective Family physicians in Canada receive little training in chronic pain management;
concomitantly, they face increasing pressure to reduce their prescribing of opioids. Project …

Background Defined as estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) < 60 ml/min/1.73 m2, chronic
kidney disease (CKD) is strongly and independently associated with cardiovascular and …

BACKGROUND: Pentraxin-3 (PTX3) is an inflammatory marker thought to be more specific
to vascular inflammation than C-reactive protein (CRP). Whether PTX3 is independently …

Introduction Inadequate knowledge and training of healthcare providers are obstacles to
effective chronic pain management. ECHO (extension for community healthcare outcomes) …

Chronic pain is a prevalent and serious problem in the province of Ontario. Frontline primary
care providers (PCPs) manage the majority of chronic pain patients, yet receive minimal …