Chemotherapy combats early-stage colorectal cancer
Innovative use of chemotherapy prior to surgery to treat colorectal cancer has shown very promising results in a recent clinical study with CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Carl Brown.
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With more than 75 scientists, research at CHÉOS encompasses a wide breadth of health areas. We highlight some of these projects here.
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Innovative use of chemotherapy prior to surgery to treat colorectal cancer has shown very promising results in a recent clinical study with CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Carl Brown.
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Cardiac CT imaging provides a long-term warranty for emergency department patients with chest pain
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CHÉOS experts were commissioned to conduct an evaluation to support the implementation and development of the Abbotsford-based program
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March 11 is World Kidney Day and March is Kidney Month. CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Jag Gill is working to reduce cultural inequities to living kidney donation and transplantation
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CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Sarah Munro investigated what factors influence shared decision-making between care providers and parents-to-be who have previously undergone a C-section
Read MoreCHÉOS investigators and research support staff are responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. Current projects include examining mental wellness during a pandemic, the impact of school disruptions, treatment options for COVID-19 and identifying workplace risks that may increase the risk of transmission to paramedics. Our investigators have also shared their expertise in a number of areas related to the pandemic.
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Co-led by CHÉOS’ Dr. Linda Li, the Long COVID Patient Experience Project is engaging people living with symptoms of long COVID to guide research
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CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Mieke Koehoorn works to track and link workplace hazards to prevent chronic disease and shares why COVID-19 outbreaks happened in some unexpected areas
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Understanding COVID-19 vaccine confidence in people living with HIV in Canada
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Dr. Daniel Vigo discusses the significance of combining the support provided by community peers with digital tools to help tackle the global mental health crisis
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Keeping families connected with technology both during and after the pandemic
Read MoreCHÉOS is active in a number of clinical research areas focused in improving patient care. In addition to cardiology, mental health, nephrology, critical care, and HIV research, our investigators undertake studies involving older adults and those who are critically or chronically ill, with the goal of reducing morbidity and mortality and enhancing quality of life. We do this in two main ways: by putting patients first and informing practice.
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Meet pediatric infectious disease and critical care doctor Dr. Srinivas Murthy, CHÉOS’ newest Scientist.
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CHÉOS’ Dr. Amy Salmon and Jen Hawkins are co-leading a new project to build relationship resilience between people who use drugs and their loved ones in Fraser East
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Knowledge gained from following patients after foot and ankle surgery can help improve healing and patient outcomes from bone fractures
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Dr. Skye Barbic and Amanda Kwan discuss their latest publication on the amazing work of Foundry Penticton
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Thrombosis is a common side-effect of cancer treatment, but patients are often unaware of the signs and symptoms to look out for
Read MoreCHÉOS investigators are at the forefront of health outcomes research, including health economics, pharmacoeconomics and patient-reported outcomes. Their work evaluates the effectiveness of health interventions in populations to inform policies, transforming health systems at the local, national and international levels in the future.
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People who are in caregiving roles often find their career path full of roadblocks. Learn how the VOLP survey is providing a snapshot of this lost productivity
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Dr. Annalijn Conklin’s research shows sleep–life misalignment is associated with sugar-sweetened beverage consumption, particularly among adolescent girls
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CHÉOS researchers provide guidance to policymakers on setting pricing tiers to improve overall societal welfare
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CHÉOS researchers are at the forefront of work to answer some big questions and shape a healthier collective future
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Dr. Beth Snow highlights the role of power in undermining efforts to meaningfully involve patients to improve their care
Read MoreThe Evidence Speaks Series is a recurring feature highlighting the latest in CHÉOS research. This series features summaries of select publications and is designed to keep the media and the research community up-to-date with CHÉOS’ current research results in the health outcomes field. To ensure this research is quick and easy to share, we are now providing social cards that you are free to save and use as you see fit.
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This edition includes research on Mpox vaccine uptake among STI clinic clients, organized activities and the emotional wellbeing of children, and patient preferences for managing acute coronary syndrome
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This edition includes results post-transanal endoscopic microsurgery, reflections from incomplete spinal cord injury patients, and triple mRNA vaccine dose efficacy
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The first Evidence Speaks of 2023 features mask mandate effectiveness, client preferences for iOAT delivery, and patient-reported outcomes following hysterectomy
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Featuring student experiences of suicidal ideation, multimorbidity among TB survivors in B.C., and sugary drinks and social jetlag in adolescents
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Discover new research on use of opioids and stimulants and risk of overdose, risk of heart conditions following second doses of COVID vaccines, and occupational and financial setbacks in caregivers of people with cancer
Read MoreThe Centre is comprised of over 135 staff members and more than 75 scientists, including Canada Research Chairs, Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholars, and Canadian Institutes of Health Research Investigators. CHÉOS expertise and research are widely shared through our collaborations with other organizations, and to help educate and inform the public. Our biweekly newsletter features key stories, updates and announcements from our CHÉOS community.
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In spring 2023, CHÉOS Program Head of Cardiovascular Health will be stepping down from her position at PHC to enjoy a retirement full of gardening, traveling, and learning
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Keep up-to-date with CHÉOS-related news from the first half of March
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Winter 2022–23 WiPs highlighted the research of CHÉOS Scientists Drs. Skye Barbic, Daniel Vigo, and Farinaz Havaei.
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We say farewell to CHÉOS Senior Statistician Dr. Huiying Sun, our indispensable colleague for over 20 years
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All the latest from CHÉOS for the weeks of February 13 & 20
Read MoreCHÉOS investigators are leading experts in their fields. Here is the latest media coverage featuring our people.
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The Barer-Flood Prize is awarded to the highest ranking Senior-Career Investigators in the CIHR Project Grant competition
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VANCOUVER, December 1, 2021 - The first peer-reviewed study in North America examining the timing between the first and second doses of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines shows that a longer dose interval leads to a stronger immune response.
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Collaboration between mental health and emergency medicine researchers aims to repair fragmentation in B.C. health system
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CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Brian Grunau is PI of this study, which will also determine how many paramedics have had COVID-19 and will investigate how long antibodies last
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As we enter into another exciting year of improving health outcomes for B.C. and beyond, we’re reflecting on some of the CHÉOS research from the past year
Read MoreIn addition to leading our own studies, the Centre’s other primary function is to support clinical investigators and researchers in conducting high-quality health research. From design to execution, CHÉOS provides a broad range of support services. Some of these resources are shared here.
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CHÉOS Scientist Dr. Anita Ho discusses the concept of vulnerability when it comes to participation in clinical research.
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CHÉOS Communications and the UBC IDEA (Innovation in Dementia and Aging) Lab want to help get your lab online and share several tips and tricks on getting started on Twitter.
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The 20th installment in our Clinical Research 101 series is by Leslie Love, Senior Project Manager at CHÉOS, and discusses source documentation, and why it is important to retain it for the research record.
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Health Canada has recently announced a reduction of the retention period for clinical trial records for drugs, biologics and natural health products from 25 years to 15 years.
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The 18th installment in our Clinical Research 101 series is by Project Manager Allison Coleman, and discusses adverse events in clinical research, how to collect and report them, and why they're important
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