Researchers have confirmed that artificial intelligence (AI) software has the potential to enhance heart failure diagnostics. The study, led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Christina Luong, shows that the machine learning tool could be safely used to improve the timeliness of heart failure diagnosis and treatment.
Diana Ljuljovic was surprised by sudden weight gain that started in her mid-40s. She consulted her family doctor, who assured her that she was still within a healthy range. However, Diana’s weight struggles continued into her 50s, leaving the registered massage therapist wondering whether this was linked to age-related hormonal changes and what was to come.
We are excited to announce the establishment of the Indigenous Health Research Unit at Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI), a significant milestone in our commitment to advancing Indigenous health research, fostering collaboration as well as improving health outcomes for Indigenous communities. This new unit will be promoting Indigenous health equity, cultural safety and self-determination through community-driven research initiatives and meaningful partnerships.
Remote medicine is entering into the realm of human-enhancing applications that can enable experts to provide patient care from afar. A pilot study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) researcher Dr. Tim Salcudean is the first to record volunteers’ ability to follow the virtual guidance of specialists to complete tasks using an ultrasound-like device.
A Phase IIb Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Multi-centre, Dose-ranging Study of AZD3427 in Participants With Heart Failure and Pulmonary Hypertension Due to Left Heart Disease (WHO Group 2)
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 BC Cancer and Providence Health Care, is grounded in capacity building and facilitates health care providers to work with experienced investigators to share knowledge and build connections.
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced the results of its Spring 2024 project grant competition. Congratulations to all the VCHRI researchers who were awarded project grants.
A comprehensive injury prevention initiative developed by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Babak Shadgan is revolutionizing safety in competitions of Olympic styles of wrestling.
