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Hand-me-down immunity
By alisonl | December 20, 2013
Deborah Money is exploring the idea of ‘pre-loading’ immunity by vaccinating women during pregnancy to protect newborns.
UBC-VCH scientists use a drug to repair a rare birth defect
By bkladko | December 20, 2013
Using specially formulated eye drops, a team led by Cheryl Gregory-Evans restored vision in mice born with aniridia.
Behind bars, HIV flourishes among drug users
By bkladko | December 16, 2013
When incarcerated, they are more likely to have higher levels of HIV in their blood — thus increasing the risk of transmission.
A hospital makes room for learning
By bkladko | December 13, 2013
Ground is broken for dedicated academic space at the University Hospital of Northern B.C.
Asthma’s drain on the workplace
By bkladko | December 12, 2013
Most of the productivity loss is through “presenteeism” — reporting for work but not doing the job as well as it could be done.
Executive Associate Dean Howard Feldman interviewed at G8 Dementia Summit
By bkladko | December 12, 2013
The CBC spoke with Dr. Feldman, Professor of Neurology and a member of the Canadian delegation.
Canadian Rx Atlas maps billions in savings — for now
By bkladko | December 12, 2013
UBC health economists predict the decrease in spending will be short-lived because of expected spending on “niche” drugs.
Biomarker test for “lung attacks” receives development funding
By Patricia Angel | December 9, 2013
The $7.2 million grant will enable more tailored treatments for people with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.
A recipe for understanding cancer
By bkladko | December 6, 2013
Collect data on 30,000 people. Wait 10 years. Track their health. Analyze.
Bruce Wright appointed Regional Associate Dean, Vancouver Island
By Patricia Angel | December 5, 2013
Recruited from the University of Calgary, Dr. Wright will lead undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs throughout Vancouver Island.