Around 30 to 50 per cent of Canadians living with type 1 diabetes (T1D) experience diabetes distress, a psychological state characterized by ongoing frustrations, worries and fears related to managing this complex condition. A pilot study headed by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr.

A lesser-known form of dementia that primarily affects the language and speech centres of the brain was the focus of a research study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Ging-Yuek Robin Hsiung and Dr. Katharine Davies. The study gathered perspectives from speech-language pathologists on the communication needs of people with primary progressive aphasia (PPA) and their family members, pinpointing areas for improvement in the care delivery of this patient population.

We are pleased to announce that Dr. M-J Milloy has been appointed interim Director of Research at the British Columbia Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU), effective to June 30, 2026.

Similar to the gut, airways are lined with a thin layer of healthy and sometimes unhealthy bacteria. In a new study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researchers Drs. Christopher Carlsten and Min Hyung Ryu, this airway microbial film played a role in how the immune systems of study participants responded to air pollution from diesel exhaust. 

Exercises that counterbalance overworked muscles used to propel manual wheelchairs can help people with spinal cord injury (SCI) in attaining cardiovascular fitness targets while protecting against aches and strains. New home-based and established gym-based adaptive rowing equipment investigated by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Ben Mortenson enabled participants to achieve these objectives safely and effectively.

Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, with the knee being the joint most frequently affected. While often associated with aging, OA can develop at any age. Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Marie Westby clears up common misconceptions about OA and shares practical tips to reduce knee pain and maintain an active lifestyle.

The cost of asthma medication is a hot-button issue that can have significant consequences for disease management and patient health outcomes. According to the findings of new research released by health economist and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Kate Johnson, lowering out-of-pocket expenses for asthma medications increased the percentage of patients who followed through with their doctor’s orders.