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July/August 2026 (Vol. 72 Issue 7-8) Table of Contents
Canadian Family Physician: 72 (7-8)

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  • Sharing a habitat with our patientsPart 7 of the 10-part series, “Foundations for tomorrow”
  • Update on Lyme disease diagnostic approaches and protocols in CanadaOverview of existing testing strategies and limitations
  • Evaluating and treating alcohol use in older adult patients
  • Partager un milieu de vie avec nos patientsPartie 7 d’une série de 10, « Fondements de l’avenir »
  • Actualisation des approches et des protocoles diagnostiques pour la maladie de Lyme au CanadaAperçu des stratégies de dépistage existantes et de leurs limitations

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