Background Approximately 30 per cent of people over 65 years of age and living in the
community fall each year; the number is higher in institutions. Although less than one fall in 10 …

Background: Physical exercise has been identified as a potential intervention to improve
quality of life in women with breast cancer. We sought to summarize the available evidence …

ContextLeft ventricular (LV) systolic dysfunction causes substantial morbidity and mortality,
even with optimal pharmacotherapy. Atrial-synchronized biventricular pacemakers (cardiac …

… of acute asthma with systemic corticosteroids - Rowe, BH - 2001 | Cochrane Library …
prescribed in the ED and at discharge (Rowe 1997; Rowe 1999). Many asthmatics experience a …

Background The Canadian C-Spine (cervical-spine) Rule (CCR) and the National Emergency
X-Radiography Utilization Study (NEXUS) Low-Risk Criteria (NLC) are decision rules to …

ContextCurrent use of cranial computed tomography (CT) for minor head injury is increasing
rapidly, highly variable, and inefficient. The Canadian CT Head Rule (CCHR) and New …

Background In acute asthma inhaled beta₂‐agonists are often administered by nebuliser
to relieve bronchospasm, but some have argued that metered‐dose inhalers with a holding …

Background Acute asthma is responsible for many emergency department visits annually.
Between 12‐16% will relapse to require additional interventions within two weeks of ED …

Background: Sport is the leading cause of injury requiring medical attention among
adolescents. We studied the effectiveness of a home-based balance-training program using a …

OBJECTIVE— To examine whether hyperglycemia at the time of presentation was
associated with outcomes in patients admitted to non–intensive care settings with community-…