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Pursuing new COVID-19 drug treatments
October 21, 2020UBC researchers are employing cutting-edge techniques in their quest to find an anti-viral drug to treat COVID-19. Read More >

How Joe Biden’s stutter helps people around the world gain confidence
October 21, 2020UBC speech-language pathologist explains why confidence is a central component to managing the speech disorder. Read More >

Vision: Transforming Health for Everyone awarded two platinum MUSE Creative Awards for 2020
October 20, 2020The Faculty of Medicine was recently awarded two internationally-recognized platinum MUSE creative awards for excellence in communications and marketing. Read More >

New research comparing HIV medications set to change international recommendations
October 16, 2020The study found that dolutegravir is the optimal medication for first-line treatment for people newly diagnosed with HIV. Read More >

Global COVID-19 treatment trial shows current antivirals are of little benefit to hospitalized patients
October 16, 2020The world’s largest trial on COVID-19 therapeutics has generated conclusive evidence on the effectiveness of repurposed drugs for the treatment of COVID-19. Read More >

Research could change how blood pressure is managed in spinal cord injury patients
October 15, 2020The study findings challenge the current standard. Read More >

On-scene care saves more lives than transporting cardiac arrest patients to hospital​
October 14, 2020UBC’s Dr. Brian Grunau weighs in on the findings of his new study on treating cardiac arrests. Read More >

Drawing closer to COVID-19 treatment breakthrough
October 13, 2020A new clinical trial led by Dr. Josef Penninger may uncover a treatment method for COVID-19 that could save countless lives worldwide Read More >

The psychological toll of the pandemic – Will we ever shake hands again?
October 9, 2020Dr. Lakshmi Yatham explores the psychological toll of COVID-19 and offers his advice on combatting stress and anxiety as society adapts to the new normal. Read More >

UBC recognizes four of Canada’s top health researchers
October 7, 2020Nada Jabado of McGill University is among the recipients of this year's prizes. Read More >