ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 5/28/2023
UBC faculty of medicine mourns loss of colleague who died climbing Mount Everest
The University of British Columbia’s faculty of medicine says it is mourning the unexpected death of Dr. Pieter Swart, an anesthesiologist and associate professor at the school. - 5/25/2023
Pharmpreneur of the week Ramy El-Kholi. "Status quo and I never really got along."
The irony is I do not yet consider myself a successful entrepreneur and that’s in large part probably what continues to drive me. I don’t view entrepreneurship as some mountain-top or destination you reach, rather a continuous journey to explore, ideate, attempt, fail, rinse and repeat. - 5/25/2023
The quit before the quit: Exit strategies for burned-out doctors
The truth is that every doctor I know is looking for a way out of a system that expects more and more for less and less. - 5/25/2023
Cannabis can have serious health effects that Canadians may not be aware of, like nonstop vomiting and heart issues
Well-known health impacts of cannabis use include respiratory issues, decreased cognitive ability, psychosis and risk of future substance use. - 5/25/2023
It’s time to leave the Paleo Diet in the past: Recent studies have failed to support its claims
While the Paleo Diet has many adherents, clinical research has yet to substantiate its purported health benefits. - 5/25/2023
More Canadians are experiencing allergies due to climate change
For the last two years, rushing their toddler to hospital has become the norm for Daniela Mora-Fisher and her husband. - 5/25/2023
Innovative program helps B.C. patients with overdose related brain injuries
The ministry says that, by working with psychiatrists, neuropsychologists and occupational therapists, a patient can grasp their new needs and limitations. - 5/25/2023
QUIZ: Have you boned up on osteoporosis screening?
New Canadian recommendations on screening for fragility fracture risk break from past guidelines in some interesting ways. Test your knowledge here! - 5/24/2023
Province plans for new cancer centre in Kamloops, B.C.
Health Minister Adrian Dix says the new centre at the Royal Inland Hospital will include radiation therapy. - 5/24/2023
Study finds 1 in 10 get long COVID after omicron, starts identifying key symptoms
Early findings from the National Institutes of Health’s study highlight a dozen symptoms that most distinguish long COVID.