Research Priorities
Midwifery linked to lower odds of birth complications for low-income women
By bkladko | October 3, 2018
The researchers looked at records for 58,000 British Columbia women, looking for incidence of small-for-gestational age birth, pre-term birth and low birth weight for low-income women.
Child abuse could leave “molecular scars” on its victims
By bkladko | October 1, 2018
The researchers found a distinctive and significant difference in chemical tags on 12 regions of the genome.
Cannabis use could help people stay on treatment for opioid addiction
By bkladko | September 20, 2018
Daily use of cannabis was associated with a 21 per cent higher chance of remaining in opioid agonist treatment programs.
More specialized harm reduction services needed for women who use drugs
By bkladko | September 12, 2018
Some overdose prevention sites are perceived as “masculine” spaces.
Rare but recurring mutations discovered in ER-positive breast cancer
By bkladko | September 4, 2018
The uncommon mutations were associated with early relapse and death, and thus stand out as therapeutic targets.
Concussions loosen insulation around brain cells
By bkladko | September 4, 2018
The loosening was detected two weeks post-concussion, when the players said they felt fine and were deemed ready to play.
Even the fittest middle-aged athletes can’t outrun cardiovascular risk factors
By bkladko | August 31, 2018
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
By bkladko | August 29, 2018
A “slingshot effect” explains why athletes’ plasma volumes increased after several days of hot yoga.
Sugar-like molecule points to new therapeutic path for autism and schizophrenia
By bkladko | August 9, 2018
Heparin sulfate, when bound to neurexin, a key synaptic protein, creates a sort of scaffold, strengthening neuronal connections.
UBC bestows national prizes on Canadian health science pioneers
By bkladko | July 26, 2018
Andrew Krahn, Bruce McManus, Kullervo Hynynen and Martin Gleave are being honoured for their accomplishments in heart health, brain health and cancer.