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A critical component behind WorkSafeBC’s mission to provide workers with appropriate medical treatment and rehabilitation on their road to recovery and return to work is assessing the breadth of medical and health technology information available. Within the greater Policy, Regulation, and Research Department, a dedicated team specializes in just such medically relevant topics.

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One of the major health challenges in an aging population is mobility impairment, along with the resulting cascade of negative health outcomes, including disability, loss of independence, and reduced quality of life. Recognizing frailty and sarcopenia creates opportunities to intervene to preserve seniors’ quality of life and mobility.

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Since May 2022, monkeypox infections have been reported in many countries where they had not been seen previously, including Canada. Timely diagnostic testing using polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is key for both clinical management and public health control measures in British Columbia. This article provides guidance to primary care providers on when, who, and how to test for monkeypox infection, which can be done safely in primary care settings.

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Dr Ramneek Dosanjh

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