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WEEKLY QUOTE
"I would rather have questions that can't be answered than answers that can't be questioned." — Richard Feynman
"What you learn from a life in science is the vastness of our ignorance." — David Eagleman
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Exploring a Housing-First Approach to Addiction and Homelessness
New study employs mathematical modelling to support a housing-first approach to homelessness and addiction.
Women’s Heart Health Linked to Perceived Social Status
McGill research reveals that women who perceive themselves as lower in social status face greater risks of heart disease.
AI Simulation Accelerates Drug Treatments for Diseases like Cancer and Alzheimer's
New AI-based method mimics disease progression at the cellular level, allowing for thousands of virtual drug tests.
Easing Healthcare Strain by Expanding the Role of Nurse Practitioners
Research out of McGill University supports expanding the role of nurse practitioners to help alleviate global and Canadian healthcare staff shortages.
New Program Addresses Canadian Doctor Shortage and Population Growth
New program accelerates path from high school to medical school, helping address the national family doctor shortage.
UBC Scientists Receive Funding for Stem Cell Research
UBC Faculty of Medicine scientists have been awarded more than $1.8 million from the Stem Cell Network for leading seven stem cell research projects and regenerative medicine.
The Pandemic's Lasting Toll: Surgeon Burnout and Depression
A study reveals the psychological impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical residents, like burnout and depression.
Overdose Deaths in Toronto: Supervised Drug Consumption Services Bring Hope & Questions
Decrease in drug overdose deaths in Toronto neighbourhoods with supervised consumption services.
Examining the Opioid Crisis: Post-Surgery Risks of Opioid Prescriptions
Opioid use following surgery points to a need to change prescribing practices.
The Pandemic Revealed Stark Inequalities in Children's Mental Health
The pandemic intensified existing inequalities in the mental health system, revealing how children's mental health needs more attention and support.
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