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WorkSafeBC / July/August 2017

Diagnosing and treating contact dermatitis

By: Olivia Sampson, MD, CCFP, MPH, FRCPC, ABPM, Lorri Galbraith, MD, MScOH, FCBOM, CIME

Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory skin condition caused by exposure to an external irritant or allergen. The result of the exposure is either an irritant contact dermatitis (ICD) or allergic... Read More

News / July/August 2017

Teen use of cannabis and regular cigarettes

Just as many teenagers use cannabis every day as smoke cigarettes, according to Cannabis in Canada, a report from the Propel Centre for Population Health Impact at the University of Waterloo. The... Read More

News / July/August 2017

Potential risks of common MS treatment

In a comprehensive study, UBC researchers identified potential adverse reactions of a commonly used multiple sclerosis drug. The study aimed to identify potential adverse events related to beta-... Read More

News / July/August 2017

Physician Health Program: New website

The Physician Health Program (PHP) has launched an updated website with improved search functions and a straightforward, user-friendly layout (www.physicianhealth.com). The PHP, offered through... Read More

News / July/August 2017

Parents’ reasons for not vaccinating children influence public attitudes

Mothers are viewed negatively if their child hasn’t been vaccinated, no matter the reason. But mothers who outright refuse to vaccinate their children are viewed in a harsher light compared to those... 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