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Learn how health research changes lives.
VCH Research Institute's monthly health research update.
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Issue 45 February 2019
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Home is where the heart is—cardiac monitoring in the comfort of home

Despite suffering a heart attack this past summer, Vancouver resident William Der considers himself a very lucky man. While out for a bike ride on the Arbutus corridor, 58-year-old Der began to experience what he thought was bad heartburn. “I didn’t think it was anything else. My partner gave me some Tums and water, but it still wouldn’t subside. Then I looked on my phone and read that heart attack can be mistaken as heartburn."



 
I say yes  
 

to participating in research because I want to pay back for the wonderful care I was so lucky to get.
– William Der, Vancouver




Opportunity to Participate in Research

Can a coconut oil derived supplement help those with Alzheimer’s Disease to preserve every day function?

This study will test the safety and tolerability of a supplement—containing a type of dietary fat found in coconut oil, called medium chain triglycerides—in those with Alzheimer’s Disease.

Can a more pragmatic approach help with the management of prescription opioid misuse?

This study aims to determine the efficacy and safety of buprenorphine-naloxone vs. methadone as an alternative treatment for prescription opioid disorder.

Can we create novel physical exercise technologies by incorporating virtual reality into rehabilitation activities? 

This study will examine how immersive virtual reality technology can be used in upper limb rehabilitation for persons with hemiplegia – a type of paralysis that affects just one side of the body.

Find a Research Study

Helpful tips on heart attack recovery

by Dr. Jason Andrade
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Eat a healthy diet
low in cholesterol,
salt and saturated
and trans fats. It should include a variety of fruit, vegetables and
whole grains.
Getting regular exercise is as important as medicine. Exercise helps you maintain
a healthy weight
and reduces your
risk for heart disease, stroke and diabetes.
Take your medications 
as prescribed. Medication is vital
to recovery after a heart attack and reduces the risk of future heart events.


Upcoming Events

HIV and Indigenous Communities in Canada

Hear from health care practitioners, community members and activists in the field of Indigenous health as they explore issues in HIV. Learn more.

Date February 26, 2019
Location Room 1300, Segal Building, SFU Vancouver Campus
500 Granville Street, Vancouver

Celebrate Research Public Lecture - A Closer Look at Cancer Research

Join BC health researchers as they discuss the latest cutting-edge research in prostate, colorectal and childhood cancers. Learn more.

Date March 5, 2019
Location Chan Centre for Family Health Education, BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
938 West 28th Avenue, Vancouver
Administration Office
6/F, 2635 Laurel Street
Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9
 
Phone: 604.875.JOIN (5646)
Fax: 604.875.4900
Email: participateinresearch@vch.ca
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute is the research body of Vancouver Coastal Health and health partner of the University of British Columbia.