Do men’s toenails contain clues about prostate cancer prevention?
Researchers will analyze concentrations of toxic metals and look for correlations with the histories of prostate cancer patients.
Midwifery linked to better birth outcomes in state-by-state “report card”
States with higher midwifery integration, like Washington and Oregon, generally had better results,
Electrical implant reduces “invisible” symptoms of man’s spinal cord injury
The single case study, published in JAMA Neurology, showed potential benefits from epidural stimulation.
Alison Hoens receives the Enid Graham Memorial Lecture Award
The award is one of the most prestigious awards bestowed by the Canadian Physiotherapy Association.
Study finds that Canadians giving up food, heat to pay for prescription drugs
8.2 per cent of those who received a prescription in 2016 did not take medication as prescribed because of the cost,
Risk of fatal traffic crash higher during 4/20 cannabis celebration
Clinical Assistant Professor John Staples found an overall 12 per cent higher risk of dying in a vehicle accident on that day of the year.
Three faculty members awarded the 2018 CAME Certificate of Merit Award
This award promotes, recognizes and rewards faculty committed to medical education in Canadian medical schools.
An unexpected target — and weapon — for one of the deadliest cancers
A new drug, fostamatinib, reduced the growth rate of esophageal adenocarcinoma in mice by at least 70 per cent.
Genetics Society of America honours Philip Hieter with the 2018 George W. Beadle Award
This award honours individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the community of researchers in the field of genetics.
47 members of the Faculty receive latest CIHR Project Grants competition
A total of $43M was awarded to UBC researchers for 65 projects at the university and its affiliated health authority research centres.