Through integration of large-scale bacterial whole-genome sequencing and social-network analysis, we show that a socioenvironmental factor--most likely increased crack cocaine use--triggered the simultaneous expansion of two extant lineages of M. tuberculosis that was sustained by key members of a high-risk social network. Genotyping and contact tracing alone did not capture the true dynamics of the outbreak. (Funded by Genome British Columbia and others.).

An MF59 adjuvanted vaccine provided significantly improved protection against influenza in the elderly.

CMAJ 2007;176(1):59-63 (reference range < 50) nmol/d. The patient was not reassured by these results, since he found the different reference ranges used by the 2 laboratories confusing.Case 3

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There are substantial disparities in life expectancy for persons living with HIV in British Columbia. Members of the injection drug community, particularly those who are not taking HAART, experience elevated mortality in comparison with those without a history of drug use.