Only seven out of 100 people worldwide receive effective treatment for mental health or substance-use disorders
A study of 57,000 people in 21 countries finds that only a small percentage receive effective treatment for mental health or substance-use disorders.
New website helps you calculate the benefits of drinking less
Researchers with UBC’s Island Medical Program have developed a new tool that provides personalized estimates of the potential health risks from alcohol.
Study highlights rise in severe Shigella infections among people experiencing homelessness
Findings shed light on emerging infectious disease issue disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations.
Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to origins of breast cancer
Understanding how cancer-causing mutations arise could lead to new methods for early detection, prevention and treatment.
Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sports
New UBC research reveals the alarming number of people suffering spinal cord injuries while mountain biking.
How fall vaccines keep pace with evolving viruses
Drs. Manish Sadarangani and Julie Bettinger share how new vaccines are handled to ensure they are safe and effective against evolving strains of influenza and SARS-CoV-2.
Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns
The discovery could help with earlier recognition of critically ill babies to implement life-saving treatment.
Methadone more effective for treatment retention than buprenorphine/naloxone
New research shows that people with opioid use disorder who received methadone were less likely to discontinue treatment, with no difference in mortality risk.
New research sheds light on how people with autism visually experience faces
The findings have important implications for the development of facial recognition skills that play a key role in social interactions.
Shaping personalized genetic care in BC
A new clinical trial led Dr. Jehannine Austin will explore integrating genetic counsellors into primary care to provide personalized genetic medicine.