Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is defined as episodes of hypopnea or apnea, which leads
to a partial or complete block of airways. Hypertension, on the other hand, is defined as an …

Purpose Diabetes mellitus is a complex metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia
occurring as a result of dysregulation and balance of various metabolic pathways. In recent …

Background: Major depressive disorder (MDD) is a debilitating mental illness that has been
linked to increases in markers of inflammation, as well as to changes in brain functional and …

Background Paediatric chronic pain was a public health emergency before the novel coronavirus
(COVID‐19) pandemic, and this problem is predicted to escalate. Pain tends to occur …

2. Methods The Canadian Paediatric Surveillance Program (CPSP), established in 1996, is
a joint project of the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Canadian Paediatric Society. …

Background Cannabinoids are increasingly used in the management of chronic pain. Although
analgesic potential has been demonstrated, cannabinoids interact with a range of bodily …

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 youth, many of whom manage their pain using a biopsychosocial
approach. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the way that healthcare is delivered. As …

3. Discussion This technique had the advantage of being quick to perform, showed no evidence
of trauma and provided a secure airway with satisfactory surgical access. As the patient …

Humidification of inspired gases avoids respiratory complications such as atelectasis,
bronchoconstriction and loss of body heat and water. In this article we discuss the physics of …

Suction devices play an important role in the safe practice of anaesthesia and intensive
care. This article discusses the basic physics involved in suction and the basic design of …