Vancouver Group

A group of physicians and scientists who brainstorm on issues relevant to authors and editors of medical journals

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It rapidly became a predominant format of reporting after the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors (then known as the Vancouver Group) published their key guidelines in the 1970s (7).

Art, science, words, and IMRAD

The Vancouver group has achieved commendable results given the inherent risks and limitations of salvage prostatectomy.

Still unconvinced on the use of salvage prostatectomy

The highlight, perhaps, was my invitation as a guest to a meeting in Oslo of the influential Vancouver Group, now known as the International Committee of Medical Journal Editors.

Signing off after two decades at the helm

Hence, this is a cornerstone of the Vancouver group's policy.

The war on poverty: what is the impact of our engagement?

They were invited to come up to Manitoba to conduct interviews, and we also linked them via teleconference with the Vancouver group. The result was a situation analysis to work on--a kind of a crystal ball for development," says Strang.

Capital region vision: the regional power is with us

It wasn't just about having fun from the local crew; two of the in-depth sessions were coordinated by the Vancouver group. "Global Communication in Crisis" and "Communicator on Trial" offered participants the opportunity to be involved in situations communicators are frequently up against.

And Away We Go!

A Vancouver group called Friends of Peace Arch Park is concerned about the consultative process.

Peace Park threatened by border expansion

The leaders of the Vancouver group then set out to organise the new club.

Professional sports facilities and developing urban communities: Vancouver's Recreation Park, 1905-1912

Studying bovine papillomaviruses in mouse-cell cultures, the Vancouver group also discovered that a vitamin A relative called retinoic acid reduces viral DNA inside cells.

Vitamin A therapy chews on oral cancer

Debbie Anderson, a representative of a Vancouver group calling itself Citizens' Voice for Health Rights says, "Persistent pressure from the public caused the Standing Committee on Health to come to Vancouver to hear 67 submissions from individuals, various groups and pro-regulators from industry.

Mixed reaction to new federal regulation of natural health products

A Vancouver group called Sheltering Stitch (www.shelteringstitch.com) is knitting up a storm to lend a hand to Vancouver's homeless population.