July

The April 2017 theme issue of CNS Spectrums offers guidelines on how to approach patients with mixed feature diagnoses.

The issue is edited by psychiatrist Dr Stephen M. Stahl, who also co-authored an article in the issue, “Guidelines for the Recognition and Management of Mixed Depression.”

Physical activity is associated with a reduced risk of Alzheimer disease, says a panel of researchers led by UBC’s Okanagan campus. The researchers also confirmed that regular physical activity may improve the performance of daily activities for people afflicted with Alzheimer disease.

In the Doctors of BC Report to Members 2016–17, now online, members can get a broad overview of the association’s activities in the form of reports from the CEO, president, and chair of the Board, and also detailed information in the form of reports from the committees, councils, sections, societies, and affiliated organizations.

It is common for individuals to carry bank/creditor insurance to cover their mortgage or debt. Banks or lenders may require individuals to carry some form of life or disability insurance in order to protect the lender in the event of the individual passing away unexpectedly. Often, the easy option is for the individual to secure creditor insurance, mostly because this is what is immediately offered to the individual at the time of securing the loan. Making this decision more inviting, creditor insurance is incredibly easy to apply for. 

Two rural BC physicians and three community organizations in Fort St. John have been recognized for their accomplishments and contributions to rural medical practice by Rural Coordination Centre of BC (RCCbc).