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UBCO presents leading pediatrician to discuss diabetes

UBCO presents leading pediatrician to discuss diabetes

By Patty Wellborn on June 14, 2019

Type 2 diabetes was once a condition that only affected adults. But today Type 2 diabetes is on the rise among children and youth globally.

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Ryan Hoiland has spent the past few years conducting research with UBCO’s Centre for Heart, Lung and Vascular Health.

Gold medal win for UBCO student who went to great heights for his research

By Patty Wellborn on June 7, 2019

A UBC Okanagan student, who has literally climbed mountains to conduct his research, has reached the peak of his university career by winning a top academic recognition.

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Gabriel Dix was awarded the Lieutenant Governor's Medal for Inclusion, Democracy and Reconciliation at this year's UBC Okanagan Convocation.

UBCO Lieutenant Governor Medal winner says ‘trying harder’ made the difference

By Patty Wellborn on June 7, 2019

Gabriel Dix, winner of one of the top academic awards at UBCO's convocation this week, admits there is a slightly ironic twist to his accomplishment.

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Alexander (Sandy) Wright graduates this week as the first UBC medical student to complete their MD/PhD at one of the Faculty of Medicine’s distributed medical programs.

Charting a course

By Patty Wellborn on June 4, 2019

Alexander (Sandy) Wright, a newly graduated doctor from the Southern Medical Program (SMP), has seen his share of ‘firsts’ while attending UBC.

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New graduates celebrate their success after their convocation ceremony at UBCO last June.

Convocation is a time of celebration at UBCO

By Patty Wellborn on June 3, 2019

This week UBC Okanagan celebrates its students as it hosts six separate graduation ceremonies over two days. More than 1,725 students will cross the stage, earning their undergraduate degrees while 215 students will receive their master's degree and 40 their doctorates. 

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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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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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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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