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UBC’s beacons of hope in the war against Alzheimer’s disease
January 16, 2017Despite dispiriting headlines in the search for an effective drug, UBC continues to uncover knowledge pointing to new treatments and best practices. Read More >

Why doesn’t Batman get concussions?
January 11, 2017Study uses Caped Crusader to raise awareness about concussion risks. Read More >

Counselling and opioid substitution therapy could reduce risk of hepatitis C reinfection
January 10, 2017The findings give another reason for better engagement with injection-drug users, the authors say. Read More >

The best way to prevent peanut allergies? Feeding your infant peanut-based foods early
January 5, 2017The recommendations come from an official U.S. expert panel that included UBC's Edmond Chan. Read More >

Study of exercise and Parkinson’s disease yields positive results
January 4, 2017Habitual exercise may confer an advantage in combating Parkinson’s disease by facilitating the brain’s production of dopamine. Read More >

Advances in technology are shaping Parkinson’s research
December 16, 2016UBC Professor Martin McKeown talks about his research interests, what he hopes to accomplish and his recent collaboration with Conquer Mobile. Read More >

Rehabilitation Research Program shows off its work
December 16, 2016The program focuses on improving rehabilitation for individuals with stroke, improving quality of life for individuals who rely on power mobility devices, and mitigating the effects of secondary complications. Read More >

Potentially avoidable breast cancer surgeries carry big costs
December 15, 2016Clinical Assistant Professor Chris Baliski finds Canada's re-operation rates are adding $2 million a year to B.C.'s health care spending. Read More >

Elisabeth McClymont wins top student prize at immunization conference
December 14, 2016Her research explored whether the HPV vaccine is less effective in women who are HIV-positive. Read More >

UBC maps cardiac arrest across metro Vancouver
December 9, 2016Neighborhoods with higher proportions of ethnic Chinese residents had a higher frequency of bystanders performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Read More >