Traditional Chinese Medicine: Learning from Dr. Henry Lu, PhD, Dr.TCM
Ip A. Traditional Chinese Medicine: Learning from Dr. Henry Lu, PhD, Dr.TCM. UBCMJ. 2015: 7.1 (36-38). Alvin H. Ip Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) originated in China over 2,500 years ago and represents a myriad of modalities and techniques, such as acupuncture, herbal medicine, tui na (Chinese therapeutic massage), and tai chi.[1] TCM is based on […]
Addressing the Osteoporosis Health Care Gap in British Columbia with Fracture Liaison Services
Gabby Napoleone Napolene G. Addressing the Osteoporosis Health Care Gap in British Columbia with Fracture Liaison Services. UBCMJ. 2015: 7.1 (33-35). Abstract Fracture liaison services have been developed in parts of Canada, the United States, and other countries around the world and have proven to be a cost–effective means of managing osteoporosis and reducing recurrent fractures. Such a […]
Teaching Social Pediatrics: the Global Health Initiative Inner City Project
Vignan Yogendrakumar, Erica Tsang, Barbara Fitzgerald Yogendrakumar V, Tsang E, Fitzgerald B. Teaching Social Pediatrics: the Global Health Initiative Inner City Project. UBCMJ. 2015: 7.1 (30-32). Abstract Social Pediatrics, a medical sub–specialty utilizing a community–based and holistic approach to pediatric care, is increasingly recognized for its effectiveness in addressing the medical and social issues of […]
Dental Care in Canada: the Need for Incorporation into Publicly Funded Health Care
Elisabeth McClymont McClymont E. Dental Care in Canada: the Need for Incorporation into Publicly Funded Health Care. UBCMJ. 2015: 7.1 (28-29). Abstract Dental care was recommended in the 1964 Royal Commission on Health Services that helped shape our current health care system but has yet to become a part of publicly funded health care. This has […]
A Doctor by Any Other Name
Csilla Egri, Tasneem Pirani-Sheriff Egri C, Pirani-Sheriff T. A Doctor by Any Other Name. UBCMJ. 2015: 7.1 (25-27). Abstract This interview–style commentary piece addresses some key concerns medical professionals might have about the care provided by complementary health care practitioners, specifically naturopathic doctors (NDs). As relative content experts in their respective fields, questions are asked by a […]