About CMAJ | CMAJ
WEBCMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) is a peer-reviewed general medical journal that publishes original research, commentaries, analyses and reviews, clinical practice updates and thought-provoking editorials.CMAJ has had substantial impact on health care and the practice of medicine in Canada and around the world. Its Editor-in-Chief is Dr. Kirsten Patrick and its 2023 impact factor is ...
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WEBRespiratory syncytial virus vaccination strategies for older Canadian adults: a cost–utility analysis. Ashleigh R. Tuite, Alison E. Simmons, Monica Rudd, Alexandra Cernat, Gebremedhin B. Gebretekle, Man Wah Yeung, April Killikelly, Winnie Siu, Sarah A. Buchan, Nicholas Brousseau and Matthew Tunis.
Diagnosis and management of polycystic ovarian syndrome - CMAJ
WEBJan 29, 2024 · Box 1: Evidence used in this review. We drew on the international guideline on the management of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) published by the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology and the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in 2023 and the hirsutism guideline published by the Endocrine Society in 2018.1, 3, 7 We also searched articles in PubMed from 2018–2023 ...
Postinfectious cough in adults - CMAJ
WEBFeb 12, 2024 · Postinfectious cough affects 11%–25% of adults after a respiratory infection. Postinfectious cough is defined as a subacute cough, with symptoms lasting between 3 and 8 weeks. 1 The preceding infection triggers an inflammatory cascade, increasing bronchial sensitivity and mucus production, while reducing mucus clearance. 1.
Obesity in adults: a clinical practice guideline | CMAJ
WEBAug 4, 2020 · Decreased food intake and increased physical activity lead to a negative energy balance and trigger a cascade of metabolic and neurohormonal adaptive mechanisms.25, 26 Therapies that target these alterations in neurohormonal mechanisms can become effective tools in the long-term management of obesity.27 Novel approaches to diagnose and assess obesity in clinical practice have been proposed.11 ...
Submission guidelines | CMAJ
WEBShortcuts to Research, Practice, Guidelines, Analysis, Commentary, Review, Humanities. All manuscripts must be submitted on ScholarOne, our online submission system.. To submit a letter, see Submitting a Letter to the Editor.. To submit an obituary, please contact [email protected].(In Memoriam page)Scientific articles should conform to the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors ...
Prophylaxis of migraine headache - CMAJ
WEBApr 20, 2010 · Antihypertensives. A Cochrane review of 26 studies of propranolol 36 at any dose versus placebo for migraine prophylaxis involved 668 patients. The relative risk of a 50% reduction in migraine frequency with propranolol relative to placebo was 1.94 (95% CI 1.61–2.35, p < 0.00001). The dropout rate for adverse events was low (< 5%).
Diagnosis and management of endometriosis | CMAJ
WEBMar 14, 2023 · What is the burden of endometriosis? Endometriosis is estimated to affect about 10% of women of reproductive age, and an unknown number of gender-diverse people.1 It is one of the most prevalent gynecologic conditions, believed to affect roughly 1 million people in Canada.1 Case series have identified endometriosis in 40%–50% of women and adolescents with persistent pelvic pain and in 30% ...
Clinical practice guideline for management of osteoporosis and …
WEBOct 10, 2023 · Background: In Canada, more than 2 million people live with osteoporosis, a disease that increases the risk for fractures, which result in excess mortality and morbidity, decreased quality of life and loss of autonomy. This guideline update is intended to assist Canadian health care professionals in the delivery of care to optimize skeletal health and prevent fractures in postmenopausal ...
Management of acne: Canadian clinical practice guideline - CMAJ
WEBFeb 2, 2016 · Acne is one of the most burdensome diseases globally.1, 2 Its prevalence among those aged 12 to 24 years is estimated to be 85%, although it can persist beyond young adulthood despite treatment.3 – 5 Acne can adversely affect quality of life6 – 13 and may lead to emotional distress and physical scarring.14, 15 The clinical presentation of acne varies from primarily comedonal to mixed ...