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Team of surgeons performing thoracic surgery
Clinical Articles / January/February 2016

Computer randomized scheduling for general surgery: A novel tool for resource sharing at two regional hospitals in British Columbia

BY: Hamish Hwang, MD, FRCSC, FACS, Anise C. Barton, MD, FRCSC,

The practice of general surgery has traditionally been a hospital-based specialty and requires hospital resources. In BC 65% of hospitals have an immediate need to recruit general surgeons but are... Read More

Two drivers arguing over who's fault the accident is
Clinical Articles / January/February 2016

Regional patterns in young driver and motorcyclist collision deaths in British Columbia, 2004 to 2012

BY: Jennifer Smith, BFA, Sophia Bobovski, BA,, Takuro Ishikawa, MSc,, Fahra Rajabali, MSc, Ian Pike, PhD

Background Traffic fatalities are catastrophic and heartbreaking to families and communities. The World Health Organization recognizes the serious burden of motor vehicle collisions on public health... Read More

Clinical Articles / May 2016

The Impact of Excessive endurance exercise on the heart

BY: Andrea K.Y. Lee, MD, Barbara N. Morrison, BHK, Saul Isserow, MBBCh, Brett Heilbron, MB ChB, Andrew D. Krahn, MD, FRCPC, FCCS

Regular exercise is effective in the prevention and treatment of conditions such as hyper-tension, coronary artery disease (CAD), heart failure, obesity, and diabetes.[1] According to the World... Read More

A woman walks with a knee brace and crutches
Clinical Articles / November 2016

Total knee replacement: Understanding patient-related factors

BY: Paul Dooley, MD, MSc, FRCSC, Charles Secretan, MD, PhD, FRCSC

Total arthroplasty of the knee continues to be among the most common and successful major elective surgical procedures. The aging of the population has resulted in a significant increase in the... Read More

A pelvic X-ray with emphasis on the hip
Clinical Articles / November 2016

Total hip replacement: Relieving pain and restoring function

BY: Bradley Ashman, MD, David Cruikshank, MD, Michael M. Moran, MB, FRCSC

Total hip replacement is a remarkable procedure that can relieve pain and restore function. According to the Canadian Institute for Health Information, more than 40 000 hip replacements are completed... Read More

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BCMJ

The BCMJ is a general medical journal that shares knowledge while building connections among BC physicians.

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ISSN 0007‍-‍0556 (Print)
ISSN 2293‍-‍6106 (Online)
Established 1959