Cannabis poisonings in children linked with drinking and illicit drug use
A new study looks at cannabis poisoning incidents in children prior to the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada.
Majority of cannabis use in Vancouver’s DTES for therapeutic purposes, may also reduce opioid overdose risk
Study finds most people at high risk of overdose who use cannabis do so for pain relief and other therapeutic reasons.
One-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work for treating hypertension in pregnancy
New findings will help better understand the risks and benefits of hypertension treatment during pregnancy.
Researchers unlock TB vaccine puzzle in findings that could save millions of newborns
UBC researchers among an international team to identify the mechanism behind one of science’s most enduring mysteries.
UBC discovery opens new avenues for designing drugs to combat drug-resistant malaria
Researchers have shown a key difference in the three-dimensional structures of a key metabolic enzyme in the parasite that causes malaria compared to its human counterpart.
Peer mentorship programs vital for supporting women leaving prison
New Faculty of Medicine research underscores the value of peer mentorship programs in navigating the transition from prison back into the community.
UBC experts answer coronavirus (COVID-19) questions
Faculty members share their expertise in specialties from pediatrics to psychiatry.
Living near major roads linked to increased risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS
The higher risk is likely due to increased exposure to air pollution.
Sepsis leading cause of death worldwide
Condition responsible for one in five deaths globally, double previous estimate.
Guideline supports people living with alcohol addiction
The guideline aims to bridge the significant research-to-practice gap in this field.