Clostridium difficile infection continues to be a common cause of health care–associated diarrhea in North America, contributing to patient morbidity and mortality. C. difficile is a gram-positive,... Read More

The annual Awards of Excellence recognize members of the health care community for their contributions to creating an optimal training environment for residents in BC. Congratulations to this year’s... Read More

My children were angry at me. It was another scorching summer day and the “waterpark” Dad built in the backyard was not operational due to water restrictions. Incredibly, in rainy Vancouver, a poor... Read More

Lead (Pb) is the quintessential heavy metal with toxic properties that have been recognized for centuries. It’s a naturally occurring, nonessential element with well-defined dose-toxic effect... Read More

The 2015–16 annual report celebrates a few of your colleagues who are pioneers in their respective fields—BC physicians offering forward-thinking innovation and medical leadership in a diversity of... Read More