For engaging individuals in reducing personal stroke risk, knowledge about factors that are directly under individual control is relevant. Therefore, the objective was to estimate the risk of first ever stroke for specific combinations of health, lifestyle and psychological related…

Increasing use of cannabis for therapeutic purposes raises safety concerns; however, epidemiological studies have not been conducted to specifically evaluate the safety of herbal cannabis used for medical purposes. Available safety information comes primarily from either observational studies that focus…

Self-reported health (SRH) is an important part of the multidimensional construct health related quality of life (HRQL). SRH in the elderly is particularly important, as their absolute and relative numbers are increasing worldwide. In elderly patients, self-reported health is strongly…

The prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV), a necessary cause of cervical cancer has been found to be high in Inuit populations. This study examined 1) the level of knowledge about HPV infection and its relation to cervical cancer and 2)…

As part of the best evidence, it has been demonstrated that the administration of systemic corticosteroids in the emergency department prevent hospital admissions in children with moderate and severe asthma. Although timing in the administration of systemic corticosteroids is critical…

Introduction: The causal association between Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer has enabled developments in modern cervical screening technologies. In place of traditional Papanicolaou (Pap) testing as the sole screening modality, support is mounting for primary screening via tests for…

Background: Children with chronic neurological disorders are increasingly surviving to adulthood and transitioning to adult healthcare. Our objectives were to describe, from the neurologists' perspective, current practice and views on health care transition in Quebec, including barriers and facilitators to…