First-of-its-kind guideline sets out best practices for delivering injectable opioid agonist treatment
The guideline provides strategies for delivering the treatment with for people with severe opioid use disorder.
Scientists find possible prenatal origin for Alzheimer disease
Newly discovered gene function may reduce cell death in Alzheimer disease and Down syndrome, according to research led by Weihong Song.
Science says when kids participate in team-based extracurricular activities, they have better mental health
Extracurricular activities that nurture a sense of belonging with peers appear to bolster preteen’s mental health.
Study finds lack of racial diversity in cancer drug clinical trials
New research led by Jonathan Loree found a lack of racial and ethnic diversity in clinical trials for cancer drugs.
Pain medications linked to higher cardiovascular risks in patients with osteoarthritis
Those with osteoarthritis in the study sample had a 23 per cent higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
High insulin production may contribute to pancreatic cancer
Led by PhD student Anni Zhang, UBC study is first to demonstrate a causal link between high insulin levels and pancreatic cancer.
UBC researchers help find solutions to the overdose crisis
Every day at UBC, researchers are conducting research to gain a deeper understanding of the factors driving the overdose crisis and to determine potential solutions.
Anxiety disorders during pregnancy and postpartum more prevalent than previously thought
Nichole Fairbrother discusses perinatal and postpartum anxiety, and why there is a need for improved screening.
Harmful medication re-exposures could be avoided with new approaches
Around 75% of repeat adverse drug events could have been prevented through better monitoring and communications, according to new research by Corinne Hohl.
UBC scientists capture images of gene-editing enzymes in action
Findings hold promise for future treatment of human diseases caused by DNA mutations.