On-scene care saves more lives than transporting cardiac arrest patients to hospital
UBC’s Dr. Brian Grunau weighs in on the findings of his new study on treating cardiac arrests.
The psychological toll of the pandemic – Will we ever shake hands again?
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.
Spinal cord injury research at UBC receives $48M grant
The five-year project will revolutionize spinal cord injury treatments using innovative, implantable technologies.
Easing restrictions on abortion pill greatly improved access to care in Canada
UBC-led study offers lessons for other nations on deregulating mifepristone
One quarter of prescription drugs in Canada may be in short supply
New research finds market factors and pricing policies may be to blame.
Mapping out the health impacts of climate change
The resource represents the first time climate change-related health vulnerabilities have been mapped in B.C.
Research discovery may offer new treatment options for people diagnosed with rare form of ovarian cancer
The study involves small cell carcinoma of the ovary, hypercalcemic type.
HPV strains may impact cervical cancer prognosis
The new study represents the first comprehensive analysis of molecular characteristics of cervical cancers in an African population.
Wildfire smoke has immediate harmful health effects
New UBC research finds exposure to wildfire smoke affects the body’s respiratory and cardiovascular systems almost immediately.
Heat may kill more people than previously reported
Even moderately hot weather may actually be killing thousands, not hundreds as previously reported.