Wildfire smoke poses public health risks for populations both near to and far from the direct threat of fire. Here we offer evidence-based responses to clinicians’ questions on the health effects of... Read More

Mentorship is an essential and meaningful component of professional development. The practice is a recognized form of teaching and is considered to be a means of identifying and managing professional... Read More

I am frequently asked by physicians, “What could get me audited?” There is no simple answer. In any system that pays for services, there is an audit process. Approximately 103 million claims are... Read More

A study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) scientist Dr John Best examined the relationship between cognitive decline and gait speed (measured in metres per second) and found... 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