Canada revised its medical assistance in dying (MAiD) legislation to extend eligibility to individuals without a reasonably ...

Key points A 75-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with acute confusion and lethargy on the third day of ...

In June 2026, 2 Canadian cities will host several FIFA World Cup soccer matches. Health care systems may have to play host too, as large numbers of visitors to these cities will increase pressure on ...

The prevalence rises with age, reaching 5% to 7% among patients older than 70 years.[1][1] The differential diagnosis of an adrenal mass includes adenomas (both functional and nonfunctional), ...

Behavioural and psychological symptoms of dementia (BPSD) are common and negatively affect patient and caregiver outcomes Nearly all people living with dementia develop BPSD. 1 Symptoms vary over time ...

Croup develops in more than 80 000 Canadian children each year, making it the second most common cause of respiratory distress in the first decade of life. [1] [1], [2] [2] It affects boys more than ...

A 26-year-old woman presented to a dermatologist’s office for psoriasis, reporting discomfort due to itching and scaling. During the consultation, we incidentally noticed a smooth, yellow–white, ...

An 83-year-old man presented to the emergency department with fatigue and proximal upper- and lower-limb weakness, 10 days after a diarrheal illness. His medical history included type 2 diabetes ...

“Failure to cope” is a label applied to patients who cannot function at home, sometimes because of new medical problems, but often owing to unaddressed chronic medical or social issues. The underlying ...

Cholesteatoma is not a neoplasm and does not contain cholesterol. Eustachian tube dysfunction and chronic otitis media cause keratin accumulation (acquired cholesteatoma), which then causes local ...

Access to health care: Assessors’ decision-making regarding applicant eligibility for Track 2 medical assistance in dying in Canada: a qualitative study ...