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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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UBCO School of Engineering researcher Mohammad Arjmand examines the new polymer-based brake pad which could revolutionize braking systems in cars and trains.

New technology accelerates the science of deceleration

By Patty Wellborn on March 14, 2019

While it’s not a case of reinventing the wheel, researchers are looking at ways to improve standard braking equipment on trains and cars.

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Screening tools do generally work but research has determined that the Transracial Adoptive Parenting Scale is not accurate enough to determine what type of support sexual minority parents might need once they adopt a child.

Research suggests adoption assessment tool lags behind societal changes

By Patty Wellborn on March 12, 2019

A UBC researcher says a tool to assess potential adoptive parents does not meet the needs of lesbian, gay or gender minority adults.

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Jonathan Corbett, assoc. prof. of geography and SSHRC researcher of the year, Kasun Hewage, prof. of engineering and NSERC researcher of the year, and Rachelle Hole, assoc. prof. of social work and health researcher of the year.

Prizes awarded to UBC Okanagan’s top researchers

By Nathan Skolski on March 8, 2019

UBC’s Okanagan campus is home to nearly 300 faculty researchers that are exploring some of the most urgent challenges, newest ideas and most ground-breaking technologies in the world.

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UBC Okanagan doctoral student Sadia Ishaq's research has found that Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario and Quebec have embraced alternative stormwater management technologies.

When it comes to controlling rainwater runoff, some provinces lag behind

By Nathan Skolski on March 7, 2019

As population density in urban areas continues to intensify, municipal and provincial governments are looking towards alternatives to traditional stormwater systems.

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Susana Caxaj, assistant professor in the school of nursing at UBC’s Okanagan campus

UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College researchers explore how to better support migrant workers

By Nathan Skolski on February 28, 2019

From urban farms to rural orchards and countless settings in between, a team of UBC Okanagan and Okanagan College researchers have spent three years and hundreds of hours speaking with migrant workers and their families about the challenges they face.

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Breastfeeding provides numerous benefits to infants and can potentially offset the effects of early-term birth.

New study indicates early-term infants can succeed at breastfeeding

By Patty Wellborn on February 28, 2019

Researchers have determined that healthy premature babies can have as much success breastfeeding as full-term babies.

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During photosynthesis, plants remove CO2 from the atmosphere. At the same time, the decomposition of dead plant tissue by soil organisms, including bacteria, fungi, earthworms, ants and others, produce CO2 and release it back into the atmosphere.

UBC researchers explore an often ignored source of greenhouse gas

By Nathan Skolski on February 21, 2019

In a new study from UBC’s Okanagan campus, researchers have discovered a surprising new source of carbon dioxide (CO2) emmissions—bicarbonates hidden in the lake water used to irrigate local orchards.

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