It may surprise you to learn that one indication driving a high number of unnecessary prescriptions by medical doctors is the treatment of dental conditions.[1] This is doubly concerning because... Read More

Scientists in the UBC Faculty of Medicine have discovered a new type of brain cell that plays a central role in our ability to remember and recognize objects. Called “ovoid cells,” these highly... Read More

University of BC researchers are working with Indigenous scholars and communities to bring Indigenous perspectives into brain science—hoping to open-up new pathways for treating mental health and... Read More

As a primary care physician, you may be presented with patients who require prostheses (artificial limbs) or orthoses (braces)—including patients with work-related injuries. You may refer these... Read More

The postpartum period, described as a critical yet underserved phase in maternal health care, presents unique challenges and opportunities for screening and treating women at risk of premature... Read More