Peer support has promising results for people living with type 2 diabetes, according to the findings of a recent Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI)-led study, published in Diabetic Medicine.
A simple hysterectomy has been found to be a viable, effective alternative to a more invasive procedure for women with low-risk, early-stage cervical cancer. The results of the SHAPE (Simple Hysterectomy And PElvic lymphadenectomy) study co-led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researchers Dr. Janice Kwon and Dr. Lori Brotto show that patients who received the less invasive procedure experienced the same clinical outcomes as those who received a radical hysterectomy.
A Phase 3, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study to Investigate the Efficacy and Safety of Oral Brepocitinib in Adults with Dermatomyositis
Using a virtual care platform to deliver peer-led mental health support to rural and remote communities in B.C.: A randomized wait-list controlled trial of the REACHOUT intervention
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced the results of its Spring 2023 project grant competition. Congratulations to all the VCHRI researchers who were awarded project grants.
The potential of digital and wearable technologies to help treat the often complex health care needs of British Columbia’s aging population inspired Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Calvin Kuo and colleagues at the Centre for Aging SMART and University of British Columbia (UBC) to co-create an innovative project designed to revolutionize health care in the province.
Welcome to "Behind the Lab Doors," an exclusive Research Insider series that offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the labs of health researchers across VCHRI. These stories will explore research currently in the works, including ongoing and long-term studies that have the potential to directly impact quality of care for patients and clinicians. To feature a study from your VCHRI-affiliated lab, contact us at vchricommunications@vch.ca.
Knowledge translation is the art and science of moving evidence into health care policy and practice. Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) is proud to support health care professionals to effectively implement evidence-based practice changes to improve patient care. The Knowledge Translation (KT) Challenge, a program run in collaboration with Providence Health Care and BC Cancer, is grounded in capacity building and facilitates health care providers to work with experienced investigators to share knowledge and build connections.
Robot-assisted care may be just around the corner. Research led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Kendall Ho demonstrated the feasibility of using a general purpose robot with human-like capabilities to conduct a heart-related medical examination.
