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A gloved hand holds a blood sample
COVID-19 / July/August 2020

FIT now available at labs in BC

Fecal immunochemical testing (FIT), part of the early screening process for colon cancer, has resumed in British Columbia after distribution of FIT kits was temporarily suspended in March 2020 due... Read More

A researcher works with test tubes
COVID-19 / July/August 2020

COVID-19 Research Fund recipients

The Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, along with the VGH and UBC Hospital Foundation, is providing funding for innovative research projects aimed at addressing the evolving health care... Read More

A closeup of a pen and paper
News / July/August 2020

2019 J.H. MacDermot writing award winner

Dr Moor-Smith The 2019 J.H. MacDermot Prize for Excellence in Medical Journalism: Best article or essay was awarded to Dr Moor-Smith for his article, “The world’s... Read More

A robotic hand holds a scalpel
News / June 2020

Remote surgery: Exploring emergency care at a distance

Could remote robotic surgery play a role in improving health outcomes for residents in remote and northern communities? The Conference Board of Canada explores the use of this technology in a newly... Read More

A doctor shakes a robotic hand
News / June 2020

How to embed AI and digital technology into physicians’ training and practices

The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Emerging Digital Technologies unveiled 12 foundational recommendations on how to prepare... 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