From the time we start our medical training to the moment we embark on our careers as physicians, we are taught about the importance of empathy in patient care. In my experience, this teaching often... Read More
Beyond Medicine
Key points Current research shows that COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility or increase the risk of miscarriage or stillbirth. COVID-19 infection in pregnant women increases the risk... Read More
In May 2019, a secure, interactive, multifunctional website (www.ubcreticulum.com) was launched to create a virtual network of general surgeons, both community and academic, across British Columbia.... Read More
You’ve studied hard at school, spent many years training, and worked endless hours, only to have the tax collector come and take half of it away. This is a frustration of many professionals; it makes... Read More
Background Ivermectin is a broad-spectrum antiparasitic drug used to treat onchocerciasis (river blindness), strongyloidiasis, lice, and scabies among other parasitic infections and infestations,... Read More