Therapeutic bed can help keep preterm newborns’ brain oxygen levels stable
The device was co-developed by UBC faculty of medicine’s Dr. Liisa Holsti.
Knowing someone with COVID-19 increased men’s anxiety more than women’s
The study is the first to track the association between proximity to COVID-19 and symptoms of anxiety week-by-week and over an extended period of time.
Weak antibody response to first vaccine dose may leave older adults vulnerable
The findings raise questions about the optimal timing of the second dose of vaccine for older adults.
B.C. saw a dramatic increase in pre-conception cannabis use after legalization
Findings from a new UBC study show a 71 per cent increase in self-reported cannabis use among women who were about to conceive.
OCD among new mothers more prevalent than previously thought
The prevalence of OCD among new mothers peaked approximately eight weeks after delivery at nearly nine per cent.
Survey uncovers pandemic’s complex impact on people living with dementia and their families
The UBC research is already being used to inform services and resources in B.C.
New study to examine the impact of exercise on aging and brain health
The findings will help advance the development of new interventions to counter the effects of physical inactivity.
Revolutionizing the recovery journey
How translational research is improving the lives of heart transplant patients.
New UBC professorship to advance addiction medicine in B.C.
Dr. Nadia Fairbairn has been named the inaugural Philip Owen Professor in Addiction Medicine at UBC.
MIND and Mediterranean diets associated with later onset of Parkinson’s disease
A new study by UBC researchers suggests a strong correlation with later onset of the disease.