A Vancouver company, Aurin Biotech, has developed a saliva test that can diagnose Alzheimer disease, as well as predict its future onset, allowing individuals to take preventive measures before the... Read More
A recent study by UBC medical researchers examined the health care costs associated with lumpectomy patients requiring reoperations. A lumpectomy, or breast conservation surgery (BCS), removes tumors... Read More
Family doctors: UBC medical students are interested in visiting your clinic this spring! We are looking for preceptors across the entire province. Every medical student spends time in a family... Read More
Doctors of BC has discontinued the legal expense insurance program that was launched in September 2015 due to an unfavorable combination of high program costs and low member use. The program ceased... Read More
Congratulations to Dr Jan Christilaw, CM, from Vancouver, who has been appointed a member of the Order of Canada. Dr Christilaw received the appointment for her national leadership in obstetrical... Read More