Pancreas screening in high-risk individuals
Pancreas screening of high-risk individuals has the potential to save lives, but the ideal screening strategy is not currently fully realized. Read More
In the current issue
Pancreatic cystic lesions in adults: Diagnosis and management
Early recognition, risk stratification, and coordinated surveillance are critical to the timely detection of malignant pancreatic cystic lesions. Read More
Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors in British Columbia: A review
Given the nuances in evaluating patients with pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors, referral for specialty consultation is advised. Read More
Shining the spotlight on BC physicians
There is extraordinary work happening in medicine around British Columbia. But how often do we hear about it? Read More
Smoking and radon in British Columbia: Overlapping risks of lung cancer
Radon is a carcinogenic gas released during the decay of uranium that exists naturally in soil and bedrock. It is a leading environmental cause of lung cancer, with risk increasing with exposure time and magnitude. Read More
Pancreatic cancer, part 1
Pancreatic cancer is the deadliest cancer in British Columbia, with a 5-year survival rate of only 16%. Although it is the 11th-most diagnosed cancer in the province, it is the 3rd-leading cause of cancer death. Read More
The patient behind the chart
I know many of my patients’ medical charts remarkably well. But sometimes I find myself wondering whether I know enough about the person whose chart I know so well. Read More
For the love of service, faith, and family: Dr Birinder Narang
Dr Narang stays focused on his patients while also advocating for meaningful, sustainable change to advance primary care for the benefit of a diverse spectrum of communities. Read More
Medical leadership: The value of lived experience
Medical leadership cannot be learned entirely in a boardroom, in a leadership or management course, or from a strategy document. To lead medicine well, you need to understand medicine. And there is no substitute for having lived it. Read More
A missing tale of psychiatry in British Columbia
The histories of three provincial institutions—Woodlands in New Westminster, Riverview Hospital in Coquitlam, and the psychiatric services at Vancouver General Hospital—reflect the evolving social, ethical, legal, and therapeutic approaches that have shaped mental health care in BC for generations. Read More
School-based health hubs bring care to BC classrooms
School-based health hubs are one way to improve access to care by providing care directly at a young person’s school. Read More
Making the most of my screen time
Reflections from a resident doctor’s experience in Real-Time Virtual Support. Read More
