Parks, big and small, needed for public health
Matilda van den Bosch from the School of Population and Public Health co-authored a World Health Organization report summarizing the health benefits of urban green spaces.
UBC study suggests that HIV therapy could be contributing to syphilis outbreak
Despite evidence that HIV therapy lowers immunity to syphillis, researchers say it is still vital for people to continue to using HIV therapy.
UBC’s beacons of hope in the war against Alzheimer’s disease
Despite dispiriting headlines in the search for an effective drug, UBC continues to uncover knowledge pointing to new treatments and best practices.
Matthew Farrer named “Researcher of the Month” by the Canadians for Health Research
Mathew Farrer, Professor in the Department of Medical Genetics, has been spotlighted as “Researcher of the Month” by the Canadians for Health Research. Each month, the Canadians for Health Research nominate one scientist conducting some of the most interesting research in Canada today. Dr. Farrer has made several influential strides in his research in neurogenetics — […]
Efficacy of novel movement treatment regimes in decreasing spasticity
Project title: Efficacy of Novel Movement Treatment Regimes in Decreasing Spasticity Supervisor: Dr. Paul Zehr Can you describe your project? After stroke there are changes in arm and leg coordination as well as increased muscle activity and spasticity in some muscles, which cause problems during walking. Because of this, many stroke survivors have flexed postures […]
Why doesn’t Batman get concussions?
Study uses Caped Crusader to raise awareness about concussion risks.
Counselling and opioid substitution therapy could reduce risk of hepatitis C reinfection
The findings give another reason for better engagement with injection-drug users, the authors say.
The best way to prevent peanut allergies? Feeding your infant peanut-based foods early
The recommendations come from an official U.S. expert panel that included UBC’s Edmond Chan.
Study of exercise and Parkinson’s disease yields positive results
Habitual exercise may confer an advantage in combating Parkinson’s disease by facilitating the brain’s production of dopamine.