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Accessing timely medical care has become increasingly difficult across Vancouver Island, especially for older adults. Long wait times, limited availability, and a shortage of family doctors have left many seniors feeling frustrated and uncertain about where to turn when they need help. But a new local service is helping to bridge that gap. Through a…
Survey about access to physical activity programs for Seniors Older adults aged 50+, caregivers, and healthcare providers across British Columbia were invited to take part in an important survey about access to physical activity programs. This survey was part of a larger project focused on understanding how people discover, navigate, and take part in physical…
Cryoneurolysis is an ultrasound-guided treatment kills targeted contracted motor nerves to treat spasticity (paralysis) with few ill effects. It’s a treatment using cryotherapy guided by non-invasive ultrasound developed by Psychiatrist Dr. Paul Winston, interventional anesthesiologist Dr. Daniel Vincent and plastic surgeon Dr. Emily Krauss. Reprint of an article written by Cindy E. Harnett appeared in…
Our modern diet and sedentary ways are making it difficult for many of us to steer clear of this disease that in Canada impacts approximately 10% of our population (Pre-diabetes account for 6%).
Every year, the International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) chooses a topic of focus to assist clinicians, scientists, those living with pain, and the public understand and be proactive about pain
There are plenty of successes in our battle against disease already. We already know how to do this.
The Coronavirus is a family of viruses with spikes that look like a crown (thus “corona”) which the viruses use to attach to cells.
More of our neighbours across Juan de Fuca Strait are discovering money they save by buying certain medications in Canada can offset, or even cover, the cost of a Victoria vacation.
Did you know 75 to 90 per cent of all doctor’s office visits are for stress-related ailments and complaints?