AH scientist Dr. Amanda Slaunwhite is among the recipients of new funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, for her project investigating the inequalities experienced by people who are leaving correctional centres in BC'.  💡 https://tinyurl.com/3tacdvvh

In this month's edition of the Evidence Speaks, we look at:  🧠Improved detection needed for substance-induced mental disorders ⚕️Removal of both fallopian tubes reduces #OvarianCancer risk  🎒Maternal congenital heart defects drive developmental delays  Get the full rundown:  https://bit.ly/4wsCWw5

AH scientist Dr. Lily Zhou was recognised as a principle investigator in the latest CIHR Project Competition, for her projectwhich aims to improve decision-making and care for people experiencing swallowing difficulties after #stroke. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4ye2d288

Island Health will receive $1.3 million over three years to help seniors and Elders on North Vancouver Island stay safely in their homes and communities. 💡Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3c46eyzd

🏅 12 British Columbians are being celebrated and honoured for their service to the province — and beyond — as the latest appointees to the Order of BC, including AH scientist Dr. Jim Christenson. Learn more:  https://tinyurl.com/227uc6uv

Significant under diagnosis of chronic #KidneyDisease (CKD) ism now the 9th leading cause of death globally. Many of these deaths could be prevented by a simple urine test, according to a landmark research papers published in the Lancet.  Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vYozzn

“Our goal with this research was to contribute to building an evidence base about patient experiences in involuntary care," said AH Director Dr. Amy Salmon, who co-led a study to better understand the lived experiences of people receiving and providing involuntary treatment in BC. (2/4)

BC has the highest rate of involuntary hospitalization for mental health and substance use issues in Canada. Despite its increasing use, there is a lack of evidence supporting the effectiveness of involuntary psychiatric treatment, particularly for #SubstanceUse issues. (1/4)

Children of mothers with congenital heart disease face higher risk of developmental vulnerability, according to new study in the journal PloS Medicine. Study co-author and AH scientist Dr. Gadermann says this highlights the important of "early developmental monitoring".  https://tinyurl.com/n8tysbrt

🧓As Canada's population ages, ensuring that seniors can live with dignity and comfort remains a key priority. That's why two new members have been appointed to Canada's National Senior's Council, Dr. Marie Beaulieu and AH scientist Dr. Habib Chaudhury.  👉 https://tinyurl.com/mupys784

Looking for some bite-sized science? The Evidence Speaks is here! This July, learn about how:  🇨🇦 Canada's pharmaceutical industry is being impacted by US #tariffs 🫘 How variety in #PlantProtein lowers diabetes risk 👩‍⚕️Why burnout rates have been climbing in BC nurses 👉 https://bit.ly/4aJqyzU

The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is welcoming AH scientist Dr. Mary De Vera into the role of Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, effective Jul 1, bringing her long track-record of expertise and dedication in both research and education.  🖱️ https://tinyurl.com/ywa6f26m

Researchers across BC celebrated collaboration at the Partnering in Health Innovation event. AH Director Dr. Amy Salmon and Amanda Leddy explored what a younger group of LTC residents with #MentalHealth challenges shared about belonging, harm reduction, and more. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/mtdw9xrs

🫀 A novel economic model projects that patients with #HeartFailure would live longer lives and spend less time in hospital by expanding heart failure care to include pharmacist- and nurse practitioner-led medication management, according to a new study.  Learn more:  https://shorturl.at/AHKTj

“In a clinical setting, I noticed the direct impact that pharmacists can have on patient outcomes " said Vicki Cheng, an AH trainee under the mentorship of Dr. De Vera. Her project is looking at patients' mental health experiences throughout the #ColorectalCancer care. https://tinyurl.com/u8f6pste

AH scientist Dr. Brian Grunau is the recipient of the 2026 PHC Research and Mission Award, recognizing his leadership in combining clinical care, big data, engineering, and real-world community interventions to identify gaps in #EmergencyCare. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/Nfwcx

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena conferred an award by ISN for his “extraordinary contribution” to the fight against the Chronic Kidney Disease. ISN President and AH scientist Dr. Adeera Levin said, “Sri Lanka is a model for other countries to follow.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4amXOwu

In the BC-led CLiCK trial, researchers found a new catheter locking solution significantly reduced the number of infections and complications. "If this is shown to be cost-effective, clinical practice will be changed completely," said Dr. Hubert Wong, who helped design and analyse the trial.  (1/2)

🧓For an elderly person, a life-changing medical emergency begins like this: a sudden fall and a broken hip. When it takes over 48 hours to receive surgery, the risks for deaths and complications sharply increase. Dr. Sutherland writes about policies to shorten those waits:  https://bit.ly/4343W91

In the latest episode of The Knowledge Exchange podcast, the hosts speak with AH's Dr. Skye Barbic and her colleague from Foundry, Dr. Julia Langton. Listeners will get to learn about how youth and families are involved in Foundry's research and service design Listen here 🎧: https://bit.ly/3RviBrm

'When #AI Sounds Right but Gets Research Wrong: Demonstrations from Health Research Workflows' In this CHSPR seminar, AH scientist Dr. Karim explores why verification and domain expertise matter before AI-generated outputs are used in research. 📆 Tues, Jun 9 ⏰12pm PT 👉 https://bit.ly/42QPyAS

AH scientist Dr. Anne Gadermann has been renewed as a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Bio-Eco-Social Determinants of Child and Youth Mental Health, recognizing her leadership in advancing research focused on the mental health and well-being of young people. 🖱️ https://bit.ly/4tZJXmW

Jacynthe L’Heureux, a UBC PhD candidate and trainee under AH scientist Dr. Wei Zhang, was one of 3 winners of the Work Disability Prevention and Integration Patrick Loisel Student Abstract Award, given at the 7th WDPI Conference.  https://bit.ly/49mYfXd

Dr. Dahn Jeong is an infectious diseases epidemiologist who, under the supervision of AH scientist Dr. Naveed Janjua, is working on a project aimed at addressing gaps in #HealthEquity research for immigrant and racialized communities in British Columbia.  Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fvwvDA

☀️Kick back with a cool drink and May's edition of the Evidence Speak to learn about: 🧠 Holistic approaches for concurrent disorders 🏃‍♀️Blood sugar management with #ExerciseSnacks 🫀Scanning techniques to diagnose mysterious #HeartAttacks Read it all here: https://bit.ly/3R4pAqT

#COVID19 antiviral speeds recovery, but doesn’t reduce hospitalization in vaccinated patients in vaccinated adults at higher risk of severe COVID-19, according to new results from 2 clinical trials where AH scientist Dr. Srinivas Murthy served as co-investigator. Learn more:  https://bit.ly/4979nan

Canadian nephrologist and AH scientist Dr. Jagbir Gill shares common-sense, patient-centered solutions to #OrganTransplant inequities. “Transplant access should mean that every potentially eligible patient has a real chance to receive one,” said Dr. Gill.  Learn more: https://bit.ly/41Todh2

This month over 100 members of the UBC community gathered to celebrate the Faculty Wellbeing Champions Recognition Event to celebrate 124 faculty nominated by students recognized as “Faculty Wellbeing Champions", including AH scientists Drs. Russolillo and Puyat. 🧰 Read more:  https://bit.ly/4th5tnn

You're invited to a Research Rounds session, presented by Dr. Pat Camp, reflecting on the past 10 years of partnership, practice, and progress in Indigenous #LungHealth research. 🫁 📆 May 4, 5PM PpST   Join Zoom Meeting: https://bit.ly/41xnGRF   Meeting ID: 690 4928 8529 Passcode: 927990

South Asians with kidney failure in Canada have much lower likelihood of #KidneyTransplantation, according to research co-authored by Reetinder Kaur. Language is one big barrier, which is why Kaur is keen to educate the Punjabi-speaking population on the topic. Read more at: https://bit.ly/4cdIpjG