Rapid Response: A new age of collaborative research-based health care
In this latest special edition of Pathways, we showcase our UBC researchers and the power of collaborative, research-based health care. Dive into this issue and explore our Faculty’s treatment breakthroughs, research into the psychological toll of the pandemic on citizens and vulnerable groups in society, and how tracking the spread of COVID-19 helps inform public health decisions and policies that affect the health of everyone in B.C.
UBC Northern Medical Program 15th Anniversary E-Newsletter
In celebration of the MD Northern Medical Program’s (NMP) 15th anniversary, we asked students, alumni, and NMP community members to share their memories and update us on what they are doing now in their careers and lives.
Blood Type Could Determine Chances of Contracting COVID—Here’s How to Check Yours
Media highlighted a study by Dr. Mypinder Sekhon, MD’08 , a clinical professor in UBC’s department of medicine, that showed blood type may affect the severity of COVID-19 symptoms.
More than 75% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients report symptoms months later: UBC study
A new UBC study found that more than 75 per cent of patients admitted to hospital with COVID-19 continue to experience abnormal symptoms months after symptom onset. Study authors Dr. Alyson Wong, BSc’08, MD’13, MHSc’20 and Dr. Christopher Carlsten from the faculty of medicine were interviewed.
Immediate CPR saves more lives than transporting cardiac arrest patients to hospital: UBC study
A new UBC study led by Dr. Brian Grunau, MHSc’16, a professor in UBC’s department of emergency medicine, compared the survival rates of two different strategies used by paramedics when treating cardiac arrests.
Women’s health and well-being in the time of COVID-19
Dr. Jan Christilaw, MHSc’03, a clinical professor in UBC’s department of obstetrics and gynaecology, will be speaking with Governor General of Canada Julie Payette about ways in which the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the health and well-being of women across Canada.
How breathing in wildfire smoke affects the body
Dr. Sarah Henderson, BASc’00, PhD’09 a UBC professor at the school of population and public health, discussed the complexity of wildfire smoke and the health effects of PM 2.5 – small particles capable of penetrating the lungs.
New study to assess children’s mental health concerns
Dr. Quynh Doan, MHSc’06, PhD’13, a professor in UBC’s department of pediatrics, spoke about her new study on how the pandemic affects the mental health of youth in B.C.
How breathing in wildfire smoke affects the body
Dr. Sarah Henderson, BASc’00, PhD’09, a UBC professor at the school of population and public health, discussed the complexity of wildfire smoke and the health effects of PM 2.5 – small particles capable of penetrating the lungs.
Health data collected during the coronavirus pandemic needs to be managed responsibly
Dr. Kim McGrail, PhD’06, a professor at UBC’s Centre for Health Services and Policy Research, co-wrote about the importance of bringing together relevant data and managing COVID-19 in a responsible and trustworthy manner.