Transgender, gender-diverse, and Two-Spirit people who access gender-affirming care have elevated rates of a number of health conditions, including depression, HIV, and substance use.[1-4] They are... Read More
Dr Dosanjh started her 1-year term as president of Doctors of BC on 1 January 2022. She spoke with BCMJ editor Dr David Richardson in December. So, you’re from Ladner? I am, I grew up here. I... 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
Endocrine therapy is used to change the body’s physical characteristics to reduce gender dysphoria or incongruence. Its use can be considered when a diagnosis of gender dysphoria or incongruence has... Read More
Health care system partners in BC are shifting away from siloed approaches to the planning and delivering of primary care and toward approaches that are socially accountable[1] and reflect the needs... Read More