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A link between osteoporosis drugs and macular degeneration
June 9, 2016Mahyar Etminan found that oral biphosphonates were associated with a doubling of the risk of getting the disease. Read More >

How to pick the right sunscreen – and use it properly
June 8, 2016Assistant Professor Sunil Kalia, Department of Dermatology and Skin Science sheds light on how to choose the best sunscreen and how to use it. Read More >

UBC-Vancouver Coastal Health scientists find genetic cause of multiple sclerosis
June 1, 2016The discovery, led by Carles Vilarino-Guell, should erase doubts that some forms of MS are inherited. Read More >

Researchers show genome-wide sequencing can help children with intellectual disabilities
May 25, 2016Clara van Karnebeek's team diagnosed 68 per cent of children with a precise genetic condition. Read More >

Childhood diabetes labs, 10 other projects, receive B.C. infrastructure grants
May 25, 2016The grant will enable the labs, led by Bruce Verchere, to obtain state-of-the-art technology. Read More >

New Dakelh doctors look northward
May 24, 2016Childhood friends Nathan Teegee and Todd Alec are among nine Aboriginal MDs graduating from the Faculty of Medicine this year. Read More >

Tuum Est! Graduation 2016
May 24, 2016This week, hundreds of new graduates will gather to celebrate their achievements and look ahead to the next stage of their careers. Read More >

“On second thought, why don’t you do it?”
May 16, 2016UBC researchers tested parents' confidence and skill in using epinephrine autoinjectors, such as the EpiPen. Read More >

UBC Faculty of Medicine alumnus makes BC Business’ 30 Under 30
May 9, 2016At only 29 years old, Vancouver-based family physician Dr. Damon Ramsey is harnessing the power of technology to help revolutionize patient care. Read More >

From a small blood sample, a reliable prediction about prostate cancer’s course
May 5, 2016Genomic profiling could predict a patient’s response to hormone therapy. Read More >