Topics:
Nursing
Re-funding the police? No plan for Vancouver to hire 100 mental health nurses to pair with cops
CTV News | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Emily Jenkins commented on the limitations of Car87/88 program.
Domperidone: How the drug works and why it’s being prescribed for breastfeeding
Global News | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Suzanne Campbell and Marie Tarrant discussed domperidone, a drug used to treat gastrointestinal symptoms that has also been prescribed off-label to improve breast milk supply.
Canadian network on aging and cancer
CKNW Jill Bennett Show | | Media coverage
Nursing professor Dr. Kristen Haase discussed leading her research on cancer care experience for seniors. Select Jan 31, 1 pm, 6:20 mark to listen.
CIHR funds UBC Applied Science research on climate resilience, more effective vaccines
| Announcement
Nine projects led by UBC Applied Science-affiliated researchers are being awarded more than $3.6 million through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grants: Fall 2022 competition.
Health Canada conducts safety review on breastfeeding drug amid psychiatric concerns
Toronto Star | | Media coverage
Janet Currie, a research collaborator with UBC’s school of nursing, discussed concerns regarding breastfeeding women, doctors and midwives who may not have guidance during a Health Canada review for a breastfeeding drug.
Yes, to seniors' housing in my backyard
Vancouver Sun | | Media coverage
Dan Levitt, adjunct professor of nursing, discussed the need for more senior housing options that are in established neighbourhoods because they are too often out of reach for older persons.
Older adults with cancer need coordinated and specialized health services
| Announcement
UBC Nursing assistant professor Dr. Kristen Haase discusses the challenges and discrimination that older adults with cancer face in the B.C. health care system.
Men likely to develop mental health issues after a breakup, according to study
The Daily News | | Media coverage
A study led by nursing professor Dr. John Oliffe found that men are at an increased risk of developing a mental illness after a breakup.
As possible recession looms, advocate warn domestic violence could increase
CTV News | | Media coverage
Nursing professor emeritus Dr. Colleen Varcoe discusses how domestic violence will only continue to be magnified by economic downturns if changes and policies aren't made to support victims.
Interdisciplinary health research involving UBC Applied Science awarded $225,000
| Announcement
Nine interdisciplinary research projects affiliated with UBC Applied Science are each receiving up to $25,000 in funding for innovative health research.