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Information and updates for medical staff
Opioid Stewardship Program
Sep 2021

Opioid Stewardship Program

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Prescription opioid misuse and dependence has become an increasing problem and is linked to an array of negative consequences including addiction, overdose, and mortality. Although most chronic opioids are prescribed Read More »

Lung Nodule Assessment Clinic
Sep 2021

Lung Nodule Assessment Clinic

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This project involves the creation of a rapid assessment clinical pathway for patients with concerning lung nodules or radiologic signs of thoracic malignancy. In partnership with the Department of Radiology, Read More »

SPH Immunotherapy in Neurology (SPIN) Centre
Sep 2021

SPH Immunotherapy in Neurology (SPIN) Centre

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The SPIN Center, “SPH Immunotherapy in Neurology”,  is a new clinic at St. Paul’s Hospital (SPH). Patients with autoimmune neuromuscular disorders will be evaluated and treated in a comprehensive manner, Read More »

Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection
Sep 2021

Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection

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Endoscopic submucosal dissection is a method of dissecting/removing tumors from the GI Tract (primarily esophagus, stomach, duodenum and rectum) by endoscopic means tunnelling a ‘pocket’ submucosally to dissect the tumor Read More »

New dermatology centre offers specialists under one roof
Jul 2021

New dermatology centre offers specialists under one roof

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People living with serious skin conditions now have a new centre at 1033 Davie Street, Vancouver where they can access all the specialists they need under one roof. The Dermatology Read More »