Health care can be a smelly business. From bodily fluids to surgical odours, physicians, nurses and other allied health professionals can face a barrage of noxious aromas while providing patient care.
“It can make for an unpleasant work experience,” notes Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. James Boyle.
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) is proud to support research through Team Grant memberships, which enable VCH staff and clinicians to collaborate with experienced investigators to share knowledge and build connections. By supporting practice-based research projects, these grants contribute to the improvement of health care delivery addressing the pressing challenges in health care.
A 24-Week, Multicentre, Randomised, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Parallel-Group, Phase 2 Clinical Trial to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of Psilocybin-Assisted Psychotherapy in Adults with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)
Assessment of QBKPN Site-Specific Immunomodulator (SSI) Efficacy in Improving Innate Immune Function and Reducing All-Cause Respiratory Tract Infection Morbidity in Adults 65 Years of Age or Older Residing in the Community, in Independent-Living, Assisted-Living and Long-term Care Facilities (RESILIENCE Study)
Stroke is the third leading cause of death in Canada, and its impact on the brain also doubles the risk of developing dementia. However, according to the findings of a study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose, exercise can induce clinically important improvements in cognitive function among older adults with chronic stroke.
An innovation in artificial intelligence (AI) technology is aiding clinicians in identifying and classifying polyps and adenomas that could lead to colorectal cancer, according to the findings of Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Michael Byrne.
As the weather heats up, so too do the damaging effects of the sun’s rays. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month — a time to check in on your skin health and protect you and your family from harmful ultraviolet (UV) radiation. Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Tim Lee sheds light on who is at greater risk of developing skin cancer, also called melanoma, as well as the latest screening approaches.
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) hosted a special anniversary event on May 9, bringing together the research community to celebrate 20 years of research excellence. Over 300 passionate researchers, clinicians, trainees, staff, community partners and research collaborators gathered to commemorate notable achievements in integrating research innovation and health care at VCH.
