Recent outbreaks in Canada, including the 2003 SARS outbreak, and the emergence of a virulent strain of Clostridium difficile in hospitals in Quebec have raised awareness in the medical... Read More
A significant number of seriously injured workers who are confined to wheelchairs develop pressure wounds that can be life threatening. This is especially true for patients with spinal cord injuries... Read More
A new integrated, evidence-based approach to the hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) is expected to keep approximately 2400 women annually in BC safer and closer to home. Dr Peter von... Read More
There are some troubling facts when it comes to health care for Canada’s Aboriginal population. First, despite great efforts, health reports continue to demonstrate a concerning difference in health... Read More
New strains of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) have emerged in the community and sometimes cause aggressive infections in otherwise healthy people.[1-9] Along with severe skin... Read More