By Margaret McCartney. London: Pinter and Martin, 2013. ISBN 978-1-78066-000-4. Paperback, 335 pages. $22. As a young doctor, keen on the latest knowledge, I joyfully chirp to anyone within... Read More
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In the life insurance industry there is a concept known as the “line of insurability”—the point in time when you can’t qualify for an insurance policy. The line is invisible and is located at a... Read More
This year’s annual report highlights stories of progress, collaboration, and innovation that represent the host of happenings at Doctors of BC over the past year. The stories are brief—on topics from... Read More
UBC chemists and scientists in the Centre for Blood Research have created an enzyme that could potentially solve the problem of blood-type shortages. The enzyme works by snipping off the sugars (... Read More
Presenting complex health information to a diverse population with varying levels of health literacy can be challenging. Of particular concern is the correlation between lower health literacy and the... Read More