Is liaison psychiatry something we ‘must do’?

We must--and we can--do better.

Can we do something in early life to reduce the risk of obesity?

Obesity usually results from a combination of several modifiable and non-modifiable contributing factors, such as genetics, race, and socioeconomic status. Other factors, including birth by cesarean section, perinatal antibiotics usage, and promotion of exclusive breastfeeding for six months, could be potentially prevented or modulated. However, one of the factors can be easily implemented thro...

Killer weekends: can we do something?

et al. Estimating peak work rate during incremental cycle ergometry from the 6-minute walk distance: differences between reference equations. Extra-pulmonary features in COPD patients entering rehabilitation after stratifica-tion for MRC dyspnea grade. BARBA et al. [1] touched on the sensitive issue of the ''weekend effect''. There is no dearth of studies concluding that there is a relative lac...

[Consultation-liaison psychiatry].

Code Title Contact Info Description CLP-CE-01 Assessment and Management of Eating Disorders Inquiries: Dr. Woodside, (416) 340-4445 Supervisor(s): Drs. B. Woodside, P. Colton, K. Sutandar Place: Toronto General Hospital Time: Flexible No. of Residents: 2 This elective would provide exposure for residents to the assessment and management of patients with anorexia and bulimia nervosa and their fa...

Consultation-liaison psychiatry in China

Consultation-liaison psychiatry (CLP) was first established in China after liberation in 1949. It has developed more rapidly over the last two decades but, despite major regional differences in the level of CLP, the overall practice of CLP in the country remains quite basic, largely limited to case-based consultation with other medical departments. There is little ongoing collaboration between ...