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News / January/February 2020

Depression linked to nutrition in middle-aged and older Canadians

Researchers from Kwantlen Polytechnic University, the University of Toronto, the University of Victoria, and MacEwan University find that nutrition plays a major role in depression. The study also... Read More

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News / January/February 2020

Many Canadians live with multiple chronic conditions; efforts to improve lifestyle needed

A lack of physical activity, a poor diet, and too much stress are taking their toll on the health of Canadians, says a new UBC study. Researchers from UBC’s Faculty of Medicine caution that too... Read More

MR scans of brain close-up
News / January/February 2020

Traumatic brain injury in survivors of intimate partner violence

While the diagnoses and treatment of sport-related concussion have well-established guidelines and protocols, a new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus is looking at a previously understudied group—... Read More

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News / January/February 2020

Ketone supplement may control glucose by mimicking aspects of ketogenic diet

Research from UBC’s Okanagan campus suggests that ketone monoester drinks may help people with diabetes and prediabetes who are looking for strategies to help control blood sugar that don’t require... Read More

Cubes with word "webinar" on wooden background
News / January/February 2020

Billing webinar series: Winter 2020 schedule

All family physicians are invited to participate in the GPSC’s winter 2020 billing education webinar series about GPSC incentive fees and select MSP fees. The series will have six 90-minute webinar... 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