Social prescribing for the loneliness epidemic
Patients are living longer, but often with fewer social supports, family, and friends than they would like. As physicians, can we improve their quality of life through social changes? Read More
In the current issue
Deteriorating wait times for breast cancer patients at a regional hospital in BC, 2013 versus 2023
Treating breast cancer is an interdisciplinary endeavor, but delays among the various independently functioning components of the care continuum have contributed to increasing wait times. Read More
Beneath the surface of emergency medicine—The dark sides we seldom talk about
The majority of presentations in the emergency room are far from glamorous, and they are also the most challenging. Read More
Prevalence of intestinal parasites identified by microscopy prior to implementation of infectious diarrhea panel nucleic-acid amplification testing (IDP-NAAT): What are we missing?
Many parasitic pathogens could be missed if only IDP-NAAT is used to diagnose intestinal parasitic infections. Read More
Pathogen genomics in the post-COVID-19 era
One core function of a provincial public health laboratory is to conduct pathogen surveillance by characterizing the genetic material of microbes, also known as “fingerprinting,” to monitor circulating strains, understand local and global epidemiology and transmission dynamics, and support outbreak investigations to determine the risks to individuals and the population. Read More
Reimagining congenital cytomegalovirus care in British Columbia
The current model of care for congenital cytomegalovirus lacks a coordinated approach among teams with specific knowledge about the infection. Read More
Work-related dental injuries: Considerations for replacing teeth with implant-retained restorations
Dental injuries in the workplace are generally related to oral or facial trauma and can result in the loss of teeth. Dental implants have revolutionized the field of dentistry, offering a reliable and long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth. Read More
Sober October?
Has the time come to re-examine our love–hate relationship with drinking? Read More
Connecting and tree-ting with nature
The fragile symbiosis between human beings and our planet is at risk. Patient–planetary health co-benefit frameworks are increasingly being recognized, and health professionals are encouraged to take a more active role in climate change mitigation efforts. Read More
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
This 30th of September will mark the fourth annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, an opportunity for us to reflect on the painful legacy of the residential school system and its impact on Indigenous people. Read More
Interview: Dr Sepehr Khorasani
A case of mistaken identities and intertwining lives for the newest BCMJ Editorial Board member. Read More
In the next issue
A case of eumycetoma in British Columbia
Although eumycetoma is a rare infectious entity in Canada, its diagnosis should be considered in patients who have arrived from an endemic country. Read More
Diagnosis and management of irritable bowel syndrome in the primary care setting
Diagnosing and promptly initiating treatment of irritable bowel syndrome in the primary care setting should be the standard of care to minimize patients’ pain and suffering. Read More
