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This commentary is relevant to an international audience as it provides solutions to common challenges with media representations of individuals with eating disorders found in Western and Eastern contexts. © The Author(s) 2020.Objectives The sickle-cell trait phenotype is associated with protection from malaria. Multiple molecular mechanisms have…[Read more]

OBJECTIVES To describe the current constraints, facilitators, and future prospects for addressing mental health and substance use (MHSU) concerns within sexual health clinics in two cities in British Columbia, Canada. METHODS We conducted in-depth interviews with 22 providers (14 nurses, 3 physicians, 3 administrators, 2 other health…[Read more]

OBJECTIVES Asthma and postinfectious bronchiolitis obliterans (PIBO) have similar clinical findings, and PIBO may be misdiagnosed with asthma. This study aimed to determine the clinical features of PIBO in children and the causes of delay in its diagnosis. METHODS We retrospectively evaluated all patients diagnosed with PIBO in four pediatric…[Read more]

Because it is not visible on the 12-lead ECG, few if any electrocardiographers have seen the waveform of sinus node (SN) depolarization. Yet, SN depolarization is present before every P wave during all sinus rhythms. Herein, a case is presented in which a recorded SN depolarization waveform is observed.Purpose To determine whether an association…[Read more]

Skin is the largest external organ of the human body. It acts as a barrier to protect the human body from environmental pollution, mechanical stress, and excessive water loss. The defensive function resides primarily on top of the epidermis layer commonly known as stratum corneum (SC). Human SC consists of three major lipids, namely ceramide, free…[Read more]

This article outlines a practical approach to quickly implementing virtual care for physiatrists. This skill is relevant not only during times of a pandemic, when face to face care is impossible, but is also valuable when caring for patients who have physical, financial, logistic, or other challenges to on-site care. Key themes covered in this…[Read more]

well. A significantly increased effect was found on vision-based behavior when using ARPE-19 and OpRegen® RPE. CONCLUSIONS This systematic review shows that RPE transplantation in animal models for retinal degeneration significantly increases a- and b- wave amplitudes and improves vision-related behavior. These effects appear to be more…[Read more]