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For the love of service, faith, and family: Dr Birinder Narang
Physician Spotlight November 2026

For the love of service, faith, and family: Dr Birinder Narang

By Sujatha Nilavar, MD, CCFP, ABFM

Dr Narang stays focused on his patients while also advocating for meaningful, sustainable change to advance primary care for the benefit of a diverse spectrum of communities.

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Making the most of my screen time
Premise November 2026

Making the most of my screen time

By Jen-Ai Lai, MD, FRCPC

Reflections from a resident doctor’s experience in Real-Time Virtual Support.

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Smoking and radon in British Columbia: Overlapping risks of lung cancer
BC Centre for Disease Control November 2026

Smoking and radon in British Columbia: Overlapping risks of lung cancer

By Claudine Henoud, MD, MPH/ Jeffrey Trieu, MPH/ Anne-Marie Nicol, PhD, MES/ David A. McVea, MD, PhD

Radon is a carcinogenic gas released during the decay of uranium that exists naturally in soil and bedrock. It is a leading environmental cause of lung cancer, with risk increasing with exposure time and magnitude.

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Practical tips for interpreting blood culture results
MDs To Be October 2026

Practical tips for interpreting blood culture results

By Polina Novoseltseva, MSc/ Eugene Y.H. Yeung, MD, MSc, FRCPC, FCCM, D(ABMM), DTM&H, CTH, CIC, LTC-CIP

Exploring the time for blood culture results to be reported, interpreting whether a microorganism is a pathogen or a contaminant, and transitioning patients from intravenous to oral therapy.

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BCMJ Volume 68 Number 9 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