population health
Teens who participate in extracurriculars, get less screen time, have better mental health
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | November 2, 2020
A new study found spending less than two hours per day of recreational screen time was associated with lower levels of anxiety.
Tracking and predicting the spread of the virus
By kerry7 | October 27, 2020
Since COVID-19 broke, UBC’s Drs. Danuta Skowronski & Dr. David Patrick have been tracking & forecasting the spread of the virus.
New research comparing HIV medications set to change international recommendations
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | October 16, 2020
The study found that dolutegravir is the optimal medication for first-line treatment for people newly diagnosed with HIV.
On-scene care saves more lives than transporting cardiac arrest patients to hospital
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | October 14, 2020
UBC’s Dr. Brian Grunau weighs in on the findings of his new study on treating cardiac arrests.
Easing restrictions on abortion pill greatly improved access to care in Canada
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | September 14, 2020
UBC-led study offers lessons for other nations on deregulating mifepristone
One quarter of prescription drugs in Canada may be in short supply
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | September 1, 2020
New research finds market factors and pricing policies may be to blame.
Mapping out the health impacts of climate change
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | August 28, 2020
The resource represents the first time climate change-related health vulnerabilities have been mapped in B.C.
Wildfire smoke has immediate harmful health effects
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | June 24, 2020
New UBC research finds exposure to wildfire smoke affects the body’s respiratory and cardiovascular systems almost immediately.
Heat may kill more people than previously reported
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | June 19, 2020
Even moderately hot weather may actually be killing thousands, not hundreds as previously reported.
Cannabis poisonings in children linked with drinking and illicit drug use
By Camilo Trujillo Sanchez | June 10, 2020
A new study looks at cannabis poisoning incidents in children prior to the legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada.