![[114] Shingrix: A New Vaccine for Shingles](https://www.ti.ubc.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/114-150x150.png)
Herpes zoster (HZ) or “shingles” occurs when the varicella zoster virus (VZV), lying latent in the sensory ganglia, becomes reactivated. An HZ outbreak typically presents as a vesicular skin eruption most characteristically forming a painful girdle … Read More
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Shingrix vaccine for herpes zoster
Drug Assessment Working Group Systematic Review Report Efficacy and safety of adjuvanted herpes zoster subunit vaccine October 2018 Background Herpes zoster (HZ) or “shingles” infection occurs through the reactivation of latent varicella … Read More
![[Oct 27] Vancouver Institute talk by Professor Kay Dickersin: Evidence in Medicine: What is it? How do we determine it? And how do we use it to help shape better outcomes?](https://www.ti.ubc.ca/wordpress/wp-content/themes/therapeutics-init/images/ti_ce.png)
[Oct 27] Vancouver Institute talk by Professor Kay Dickersin: Evidence in Medicine: What is it? How do we determine it? And how do we use it to help shape better outcomes?
Evidence in Medicine: What is it? How do we determine it? And how do we use it to help shape better outcomes? WHEN: October 27, 2018 8:15 pm to 10:00 pm WHERE: The University of British Columbia - Lecture Hall No. 2, Woodward Instructional … Read More
[Oct 27] TI Course in Surrey
Best Evidence for Clinicians: Annual UBC Therapeutics Initiative Course WHEN: Saturday, October 27, 2018 – full day course 08:00 - 18:00 WHERE: Surrey Memorial Hospital in Surrey, BC [map] REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Register before … Read More
[Oct 25-26] TI Course in Nanaimo
Therapeutics Initiative Conference: Using Evidence Practically - offered in collaboration with the Nanaimo Division of Family Practice WHEN: Thursday, October 25 & Friday, October 26, 2018. WHERE: Dorchester Hotel: 70 Church St, … Read More
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Including family physicians in the care of mental health inpatients might avert referrals to specialist services: www.cfp.ca/content/64/10/e440
Doctors of BC College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC Providence Health Care
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Family doctors providing primary care to patients with mental illness in a tertiary care facility
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Problem addressed Individuals with severe mental illness have an increased burden of physical comorbidities. Physical co...
