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Scientists discover key enzyme responsible for skin blistering in the elderly
Research identifies a novel treatment for the most common autoimmune blistering diseases.
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Peanut allergy treatment significantly lowers risk of life-threatening reactions in preschoolers
After one year of treatment, nearly 80 per cent of study participants could eat 15 peanuts without a reaction
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Research could change how blood pressure is managed in spinal cord injury patients
The study findings challenge the current standard.
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Spinal cord injury research at UBC receives $48M grant
The five-year project will revolutionize spinal cord injury treatments using innovative, implantable technologies.
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Falling childhood asthma rates linked to declining use of unnecessary antibiotics
A new study suggests that careful antibiotic use in children under the age of one is important to help preserve the diversity and abundance of healthy gut bacteria.
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Researchers uncover novel approach for treating eczema
Approximately 15-20 per cent of Canadians live with some form of eczema
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UBC researchers seek participants for spinal cord injury study
Dr. Andrei Krassioukov explains the purpose of the study and how eligible patients can get involved.
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Specialized immune cells could help repair damage from inflammatory bowel disease in children
A type of T cell produces a chemical signal that helps repair the barrier formed by cells lining the gut.
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Too many Canadians live with multiple chronic conditions
Greater efforts to improve lifestyle identified as a solution.
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UBC study holds promise for novel and safe treatment for Type 2 diabetes
Reducing a protein in the fat cells of mice not only prevents onset of Type 2 diabetes but also appears to reverse the disease.
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