In the September issue of the BCMJ we neglected to include the following two additional BC physician appointees to the Order of Canada. Dr Dorothy Shaw, Officer of the Order of Canada: Dr Shaw... Read More

In June 2016 the BC Cancer Agency released updated recommendations for cervical cancer screening.[1] The age to initiate cervical cancer screening has increased to 25 years, and the routine screening... Read More

The CareCard is being replaced by the BC Services Card, a secure credential with features to protect identity, improve patient safety, and help avoid fraud and misuse of health care services. If a... Read More

UBC researchers have developed synthetic heart valves, arteries, and veins made of polyvinyl alcohol hydrogel that resemble human tissue. The polyvinyl tissue makes it possible for surgeons and... Read More

Despite existing clinical practice guidelines for optimal management of axial spine pain,[1,2,3,4] the degree of adherence across different health care disciplines varies widely.[2,5,6,7] Known gaps... Read More