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News / January/February 2016

Mobile app to manage COPD

The Canadian Lung Association and Aeri Health have introduced a new mobile app (Aeri COPD) for patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The app monitors symptoms, tracks medication... Read More

News / January/February 2016

Long-term care insurance for an aging population

By: Erin Higgins,, Eric Wong

Canada is facing significant challenges due to its aging population. In 2011 the median age of Canadians was 39.9 years, compared to 26.2 years in 1971. Seniors have become the fastest-growing age... Read More

News / January/February 2016

Doctors of BC headquarters

The Doctors of BC building, 1665 West Broadway, Vancouver as it looks today. November 2015 marked the 30-year anniversary of Doctors of BC’s purchase of our building at 1665 West Broadway. The... Read More

A male patient talks to his doctor
News / January/February 2016

Developed in BC: Potential prostate cancer treatment

A potential treatment for advanced prostate cancer developed by UBC and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) scientists has been licensed to pharmaceutical company Roche to help move... Read More

News / January/February 2016

Congratulations to the 2015 Doctors of BC Terry Fox Medal winners

Terry Fox Award presentations on 16 November 2015. Left to right: Dr Malcolm Moore, president, BC Cancer Agency; Drs John Hay and Judith Pike, medal winners; and Dr Bill Cavers, Doctors of BC past... 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