Steroids can reduce lung cancer risk in COPD patients
New UBC study co-authored by Don Sin evaluated 10 years’ worth of medical and pharmacy data.
Filtered diesel exhaust may worsen allergy-induced lung impairment more than unfiltered
Filtered air pollution from diesel engines could make allergy-induced lung impairment worse than exposure to unfiltered diesel exhaust.
Transforming heart health
Dr. Tara Sedlak is a central force in the field of women’s heart health.
Even the fittest middle-aged athletes can’t outrun cardiovascular risk factors
UBC researchers found significant cardiovascular disease in 11 per cent of masters athletes — individuals aged 35 and older who do moderate to vigorous physical activity at least three days a week.
Hot yoga can make an athlete’s heart more efficient
A “slingshot effect” explains why athletes’ plasma volumes increased after several days of hot yoga.
UBC bestows national prizes on Canadian health science pioneers
Andrew Krahn, Bruce McManus, Kullervo Hynynen and Martin Gleave are being honoured for their accomplishments in heart health, brain health and cancer.
UBC study raises alarm over COPD’s early impact on lungs
Patients diagnosed with even mild chronic obstructive pulmonary disease have already lost a significant portion of their small airways.
Finding the ticking time bombs
Tango instructor Bobbi Lusic (pictured here with his wife, Patricia) had a heart attack at 45. That’s why he became part of a UBC project called SAVE BC.
UBC contributes to international hunt for asthma genes
Denise Daley led the Canadian arm of the study, which found five new genes associated with the condition.
A hidden threat of high cholesterol – weakened tendons
A UBC team analyzes the damage that cholesterol inflicts on the Achilles tendon, and looks for ways to improve diagnosis.