Strict eating schedule can lower Huntington disease protein in mice
By limiting eating to a certain period each day, Faculty of Medicine scientists stimulated the cellular process of cleaning out debris and recycling proteins.
New UBC public health program will train Indigenous health leaders
The new program, representing the first of its kind in Canada, aims to address health inequities by training Indigenous health leaders working in communities across the country.
UBC medical students celebrate match day milestone
On March 1, fourth-year UBC medical students gathered to celebrate the results of the first round of the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS).
An under-the-radar immune cell shows potential in fight against cancer
ILC2 cells were discovered as a major player in asthma. Wilf Jefferies found they may also stop cancer from metastasizing.
Vancouver part of multi-million-dollar Healthy Cities project
Vancouver and four other cities will be examined for ways to reduce health inequities through better development and service delivery.
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,