Health & Medicine
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The discovery shows promise for further testing with the ultimate goal of finding new drugs to treat TB, the leading infectious killer after COVID-19, according to the World Health Organization.
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Enhanced resources available at UBC to help prevent overdoses
500 additional doses of nasal naloxone will be held in 250 new naloxone cabinets that were received from the province. These cabinets will be installed across UBC’s campuses and residence buildings.
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Drug discovery could prevent spread of childhood bone cancer
The researchers demonstrate that the compound can reduce lung metastasis in mice by over 90 per cent, while also shrinking the primary tumour site.
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Why an eye exam should be on your child’s back-to-school checklist
It’s vital that impairments are identified early, as some treatments only work when the child is young.
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UBC research pinpoints how early-life antibiotics turn immunity into allergy
The findings open up many new avenues for exploring potential preventions and treatments.
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Smell reports reveal the need to expand urban air quality monitoring, say UBC researchers
UBC researchers analyzed 549 reports from the Smell Vancouver app and discovered that “rotten” and “chemical” odours dominated.
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The noxious cocktail of wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke composition varies depending on factors like the type of fuel and whether the fire is smoldering or flaming, says UBC researcher Dr. Nadine Borduas-Dedekind
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How to protect your lungs from wildfire smoke
Dr. Christopher Carlsten, UBC professor of respiratory medicine, discussed the health risks posed by wildfire smoke and the steps people can take to protect themselves.
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Why your kids should take risks while playing outdoors this summer
UBC pediatric and injury prevention expert Dr. Mariana Brussoni reveals why risky play is so important for children’s health and development.
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How to protect your hearing at summer concerts
Audiology and speech sciences professor Dr. Navid Shahnaz discusses the impact loud music can have on our hearing, and how we can protect ourselves while enjoying live performances.
