The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis

The Canadian Journal of Diagnosis is a monthly publication aimed at general practitioners and clinical specialists across the country. Its articles are devoted to helping physicians fine-tune their diagnostic skills and keeping readers abreast of the latest diagnostic techniques and advances.

June 2009, Volume 26, Number 6

Dalhousie Emergency Medicine Department
Case of the Month
“It was only a little scratch!”

Case in Point
"Red Growth on the Finger"

Experts on Call
Answers to your questions from our medical experts

• Garlic and Cardiac Health
• Effective Medication for Fibromyalgia
• Treadmill Testing
• Celiac Disease
• Tardive Dyskinesia
• Recurrent Aphthous Stomatitis
• Managing Acute Thyroiditis in Pregnancy
• Symptoms of Pancoast Tumours
• Measuring Alcohol Intake with GGT
• Severe Otitis Externa
• Latex Allergy
• Optimal TSH
• New-Onset Dandruff
• Pharmacy BP Readings

Endocrine Update
Hyperparathyroidism

Photo Diagnosis
Illustrated cases with questions to test your diagnostic skills

• Red, Scaly Plaques
• A Dark Lesion
• Inspiratory Stridor
• An Erythematous Patch
• Two Different Lesions