Early public health measures in BC received international recognition for their relative success in managing the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] As part of the pandemic response, resident physicians have been... Read More
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The year 2020 was fraught with tragic events that brought social injustices into the spotlight worldwide. Following the deaths of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, directly due to the actions of local... Read More
Key messages: Reducing early-life exposure to antibiotics may decrease the risk of childhood asthma by preserving the gut microflora responsible for training the immune system. Ongoing work... Read More
Introduction In July 2020, 175 British Columbians died from drug overdose as the province marked the third straight month with over 170 overdose deaths.[1] Since the opioid overdose crisis was... Read More
Each year, as incoming first-year UBC medical students excitedly open an email with information that will prepare them for medical school, they are greeted with an orientation manual prepared by the... Read More