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  • The triple burden experienced by incarcerated people in British Columbia: Mental illness, substance use, and poverty
    By Amanda K. Slaunwhite, PhD Original Research April 2026

    The triple burden experienced by incarcerated people in British Columbia: Mental illness, substance use, and poverty

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  • Iliocaval reconstruction for the treatment of postthrombotic syndrome
    By Anand Dhatt, MD Clinical Case Reports April 2026

    Iliocaval reconstruction for the treatment of postthrombotic syndrome

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Iliocaval reconstruction for the treatment of postthrombotic syndrome
Anand Dhatt, MD /
Clinical Case Reports April 2026
Iliocaval reconstruction for the treatment of postthrombotic syndrome

The case of a complex venous reconstruction procedure involving recanalization, mechanical thrombectomy, and stenting highlights evolving techniques for the management of postthrombotic syndrome. Read More

The triple burden experienced by incarcerated people in British Columbia: Mental illness, substance use, and poverty
Amanda K. Slaunwhite, PhD /
Original Research April 2026
The triple burden experienced by incarcerated people in British Columbia: Mental illness, substance use, and poverty

Comprehensive treatment for mental illness and substance use disorder is needed in provincial correctional centres, and postrelease supports must link people with housing, education, and employment opportunities. Read More

CanScreen: Making cancer screening more accessible for patients without a family doctor
Stuart Bax, MBChB, MRCGP, CCFP /
Joint Collaborative Committees April 2026
CanScreen: Making cancer screening more accessible for patients without a family doctor

For more than 700 000 British Columbians without a family doctor, access to routine cancer screening and other preventive care can be limited. Read More

Patients can now easily report most work-related injuries to WorkSafeBC online
Angelo Cabalfin /
WorkSafeBC April 2026
Patients can now easily report most work-related injuries to WorkSafeBC online

WorkSafeBC has made it easier for workers to report physical injuries from single incidents—such as sprains, strains, cuts, and burns—through an improved online injury reporting tool. Read More

From global threats to local practices: The important role British Columbian clinicians play in world health security
Jat Sandhu, MPH, PhD, MBA /
BC Centre for Disease Control April 2026
From global threats to local practices: The important role British Columbian clinicians play in world health security

World Health Day is marked annually on 7 April to recognize the founding in 1948 of the World Health Organization, which plays a critical role in preserving the health of people around the world and promoting global health security. Read More

Commemorating 2 centuries since the death of the inventor of the stethoscope
Amir Dolatabadi, MD /
Beyond Medicine April 2026
Commemorating 2 centuries since the death of the inventor of the stethoscope

The life and contributions of René-Théophile-Hyacinthe Laennec, one of medicine’s greatest figures. Read More

Where there’s smoke, there’s fire: The harms of vaping and British Columbia’s efforts to tackle this growing issue
Hamza Ballouk, MD, FRCPC /
Council on Health Promotion April 2026
Where there’s smoke, there’s fire: The harms of vaping and British Columbia’s efforts to tackle this growing issue

E-cigarettes, commonly referred to as vapes, entered the Canadian market in 2004. Subsequently, there has been a surge in their use, notably among children and youth. Read More

Our role in planetary health
Adam Thompson, MD /
President's Comment April 2026
Our role in planetary health

On 22 April, we mark Earth Day. For those of us living in British Columbia—a province defined by forests, rivers, mountains, and coastline—it is increasingly difficult to ignore the changes unfolding around us. Read More

Cutting the Interim Federal Health Program is the wrong prescription for cost savings in health care
Kristopher T. Kang, MD /
Editorials April 2026
Cutting the Interim Federal Health Program is the wrong prescription for cost savings in health care

The strength of a health care system can be measured by its commitment to those who need it most. Read More

Fertility preservation options for people with cancer
Caitlin Dunne, MD, FRCSC /
Editorials April 2026
Fertility preservation options for people with cancer

April is Cancer Awareness Month in British Columbia. Read More

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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