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News / April 2014

Discovery into how ALS spreads

A study led by University of British Columbia and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researchers has revealed how amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, is... Read More

News / April 2014

Apply for benefits under the Parental Leave Program

Are you a practising physician in British Columbia? Are you and your spouse having or adopting a baby or planning a pregnancy between 1 April 2014 and 31 March 2015? If so, take advantage of the... Read More

News / April 2014

Artificial muscle made from fishing line

International researchers, including University of British Columbia electrical and computer engineering professor John Madden and PhD candidate Seyed Mohammad Mirvakili, are using fibres from fishing... Read More

Family Practice Services Committee / April 2014

UpToDate available as Divisions of Family Practice member resource

By: Shelley Ross, MD

Physicians rely on technology more than ever to stay current with rapid advancements in best practice recommendations. This is especially true in the busy general practice environment where... Read More

Council on Health Promotion / April 2014

The Emergency Medical Services Committee: A historical perspective

By: David F. Smith, MD,

The Emergency Medical Services Committee (EMSC) has played an important role for Doctors of BC over the past 50 years. Functioning under the umbrella of the Council of Health Promotion, the committee... 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