The term opioid crisis originally referred to the overprescription of opioids in the United States beginning in the early 1990s; however, modern usage refers to the dramatic spike of opioid overdoses... Read More

Background Physician burnout, a growing concern, has been defined as a work-related syndrome characterized by exhaustion, cynicism, and reduced effectiveness.[1] Burnout is associated with reduced... Read More

Background Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health conditions were the leading cause of disability in Canada,[1] with one in five Canadians experiencing a mental health condition each year,... Read More

Key points Current research shows that COVID-19 vaccines do not cause infertility or increase the risk of miscarriage or stillbirth. COVID-19 infection in pregnant women increases the risk... Read More

Based on the global ECHO model (https://hsc.unm.edu/echo), the BC ECHO for Post-COVID-19 Recovery is a free virtual learning community of specialists and community health care providers who use... Read More