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New research comparing HIV medications set to change international recommendations
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | October 16, 2020
The study found that dolutegravir is the optimal medication for first-line treatment for people newly diagnosed with HIV.
Global COVID-19 treatment trial shows current antivirals are of little benefit to hospitalized patients
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | October 16, 2020
The world’s largest trial on COVID-19 therapeutics has generated conclusive evidence on the effectiveness of repurposed drugs for the treatment of COVID-19.
Research could change how blood pressure is managed in spinal cord injury patients
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | October 15, 2020
The study findings challenge the current standard.
On-scene care saves more lives than transporting cardiac arrest patients to hospital
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | October 14, 2020
UBC’s Dr. Brian Grunau weighs in on the findings of his new study on treating cardiac arrests.
Drawing closer to COVID-19 treatment breakthrough
By dcc2012 | October 13, 2020
A new clinical trial led by Dr. Josef Penninger may uncover a treatment method for COVID-19 that could save countless lives worldwide
The psychological toll of the pandemic – Will we ever shake hands again?
By kerry7 | October 9, 2020
Dr. Lakshmi Yatham explores the psychological toll of COVID-19 and offers his advice on combatting stress and anxiety as society adapts to the new normal.
UBC recognizes four of Canada’s top health researchers
By sarah stenabaugh | October 7, 2020
Nada Jabado of McGill University is among the recipients of this year’s prizes.
Nearly half of parents willing to accept less rigorous testing of COVID-19 vaccine
By kerry7 | October 6, 2020
A new study from researchers at UBC’s faculty of medicine surveyed more than 2,500 families from around the world.
Six Faculty of Medicine researchers elected as Fellows into the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
By Stephanie Chow | October 5, 2020
Drs. Allison Eddy, Raymond Lam, Lakshmi Yatham, David Huntsman, Lori Brotto and Peter Zandstra were selected to join as Fellows for 2020.
Faculty of Medicine researchers receive Partnership Engage Grants funding
By Stephanie Chow | October 5, 2020
This funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council supports researchers working with businesses and community partners across Canada.