Health & Medicine
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Bringing Indigenous ways of knowing to neuroscience
University of B.C. researchers are working with Indigenous scholars and communities to bring Indigenous perspectives into brain science.
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Only seven out of 100 people worldwide receive effective treatment for their mental health or substance-use disorders
A study of 57,000 people in 21 countries finds that only 6.9 per cent who met criteria for a mental health or substance-use disorder received effective treatment.
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The surprising reason some people can’t stand your fidgeting
New UBC Psychology research sheds light on misokinesia, a common condition that can cause overwhelming distress for people when they see others fidget.
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One in 20 people in Canada skip doses or prescriptions due to cost
This new research surveyed more than 223,000 Canadians ages 12 and older, and found that five per cent of respondents skipped prescribed medications due to cost.
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Cancer-like mutations in healthy cells point to origins of breast cancer
In a new study, the international collaborators have pinpointed what could be the early genetic origins of breast cancer—cancer-like mutations appearing in the cells of healthy women.
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Spinal cord injuries from mountain biking exceed hockey, other high-risk sports
New research reveals an alarming number of people suffering spinal cord injuries while mountain biking, often leading to permanent and life-altering paralysis.
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Blood vessel-like coating could make medical devices safer for patients
The new material, designed to mimic the natural behaviour of blood vessels, could allow for safer use of blood-contacting devices, especially in cases where blood clots are a significant concern.
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How fall vaccines keep pace with evolving viruses
UBC medicine researchers share how new vaccines are handled to ensure they are safe and effective against evolving strains of influenza and SARS-CoV-2.
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Scientists develop tool to predict sepsis in apparently healthy newborns
This discovery could help with earlier recognition of critically ill babies to implement life-saving treatment.