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A raccoon in a tree
BC Centre for Disease Control / November 2018

Raccoon latrines and risk of Baylisascaris transmission

By: Erin Fraser, DVM, MSc, Eleni Galanis, MD, MPH, FRCPC, Muhammad Morshed, PhD, SCCM

Like it or not, raccoons are part of our urban landscapes. They can be found eating, sleeping, and defecating in parks, backyards, and other areas where British Columbians live, work, and play. While... Read More

A doctor works on a whiteboard with different medical-related icons
WorkSafeBC / November 2018

Engaging with research at WorkSafeBC

By: Susan Dixon

WorkSafeBC’s Research Services department supports the development of high-quality scientific evidence in occupational health and safety. Focusing on emerging issues and applied research, Research... Read More

A doctor consults with a male patient
News / November 2018

New device for post-prostatectomy urinary incontinence

Vancouver-based Pacey MedTech has created a urethral control device that is a reliable solution to urinary incontinence in men—specifically those who have undergone prostate cancer treatment. Urinary... Read More

Rescuers traverse a flooded street by boat; sandbags are seen in the foreground
Council on Health Promotion / November 2018

Climate change and infectious disease in Canada and BC

By: David A. McVea, MD, PhD, Ray Copes, MD, FRCPC, Eleni Galanis, MD, MPH, FRCPC

Climate change in BC is predicted to bring warmer, rainier winters; drier summers; and more extreme weather events.[1] As a result, interactions between people, the environment, and pathogens will... Read More

Eric Zhau
News / November 2018

Eric Zhau receives Canadian Medical Hall of Fame award

Mr Eric Zhao has received the 2018 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame award, which recognizes second-year medical students with an established track record of community leadership, superior... Read More

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BCMJ Volume 67 Number 10 cover.

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