Video games can trigger deadly heart rhythms in at-risk kids
First-of-its-kind study reveals an uncommon, but distinct pattern among children who lose consciousness while playing video games.
Dr. Michael Kobor to lead new UBC research program in healthy aging
The Edwin S.H. Leong Healthy Aging Program is aimed at helping people live longer, healthier lives.
New milestone toward universal blood type organs for transplant
Universal organs could be life-saving for patients on waitlists.
Revolutionizing the recovery journey
How translational research is improving the lives of heart transplant patients.
A procedure, not medication, may be a more effective first-line of treatment for common heart rhythm problem
New UBC research may have significant implications for how atrial fibrillation is treated.
On-scene care saves more lives than transporting cardiac arrest patients to hospital
UBC’s Dr. Brian Grunau weighs in on the findings of his new study on treating cardiac arrests.
Wildfire smoke has immediate harmful health effects
New UBC research finds exposure to wildfire smoke affects the body’s respiratory and cardiovascular systems almost immediately.
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.
UBC researchers warn of dangers of air pollution during COVID-19 outbreak
Air pollution can make infections of the respiratory tract more severe.
Obesity, heart disease, and diabetes may be communicable
A new study proposes some non-communicable diseases, like heart disease and diabetes, may spread by gut bacteria.