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Men’s knowledge on prostate cancer needs improving

Men’s knowledge on prostate cancer needs improving

By Patty Wellborn on April 16, 2019

UBC researchers have determined the majority of men struggle when it comes to understanding the diagnosis and treatment of prostate cancer.

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Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility and Kelowna—Lake Country MP Stephen Fuhr are surrounded by UBC Okanagan researchers as they cut the ribbon at the official building opening.

UBC Okanagan opens new community-engaged research space

By Nathan Skolski on April 15, 2019

Research for those living with chronic disease, physical disability and obesity is set to get a boost with the opening of two new community-focused research spaces at UBC Okanagan.

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Research from UBC Okanagan, University of Melbourne and the University of Guelph shows that changing the deadline for donations closer to tax time can increase donations.

Time is money, especially when it comes to giving

By Patty Wellborn on April 15, 2019

Would you be more likely to donate to charity if you could report the gift sooner on your taxes? According to a new article published in the National Tax Journal, the answer is yes.

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UBC researchers say eggs for breakfast benefits those with diabetes

UBC researchers say eggs for breakfast benefits those with diabetes

By Patty Wellborn on April 11, 2019

While some cereals may be the breakfast of champions, a UBC professor suggests people with Type 2 Diabetes (T2D) should be reaching for something else.

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Alex Monaghan, a second-year Southern Medical Program student at UBC Okanagan, says a recently new surgical guideline has reduced re-operation rates breast cancer patients.

New guideline decreases breast cancer re-operation rates

By Patty Wellborn on April 10, 2019

A UBC medical student has determined that a new surgical guideline is making a difference for breast cancer patients.

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Host Pat Kennedy listens while Dr. Meghan Grant explains the up and down journey she endured on her way to becoming a gold medal cyclist for Canada.

Gold-medal cyclist shares stories of tragedies and triumph

By Patty Wellborn on April 8, 2019

Anybody who has ever endured a miss-step or a bit of bad luck could have taken away a message of encouragement from Canadian cyclist Meghan Grant Friday morning.

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UBC research recommends graduated return to work after prostatectomy

UBC research recommends graduated return to work after prostatectomy

By Patty Wellborn on April 3, 2019

New UBC research cautions men recovering from a radical prostatectomy to take it easy when returning to work. 

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More work is needed to verify their findings, but UBC researchers are arguing that those on a keto diet should pause when considering a 'cheat day.'

On the keto diet? Ditch the cheat day, says UBC study

By Nathan Skolski on March 27, 2019

The often embraced ‘cheat day’ is a common theme in many diets and the popular ketogenic diet is no exception. But new research from UBC’s Okanagan campus says that just one 75-gram dose of glucose—the equivalent a large bottle of soda or a plate of fries—while on a high fat, low carbohydrate diet can lead to damaged blood vessels.

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By using a newly developed technique, UBC researchers were able to build a more durable valve that enables the heart to adapt faster and more seamlessly after a transplant.

UBC researchers develop new heart valve aimed at high-risk patients

By Patty Wellborn on March 25, 2019

Researchers at UBC have created the first-ever nanocomposite biomaterial heart-valve developed to reduce or eliminate complications related to heart transplants.

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Meghan Grant, a gold medal-winning member of Canada’s national cycling team, is the special guest at this year’s fundraising breakfast.

Gold medal winning cyclist to speak at athletic breakfast

By Patty Wellborn on March 21, 2019

A national cyclist, former candidate in Canada’s astronaut program, and medical doctor is the keynote speaker at this year’s UBC Okanagan Heat Athletic Scholarship Breakfast, presented by RBC.

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