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…Canada (MHCC) developed the Canadian Guidelines for Recovery-Oriented Practice to move beyond policy to implementation of recovery oriented practices in health care organizations. BC-based co-investigator: Regina Casey (University of British…
…rates in healthy and diabetic mice brain. Next, we will focus on devising new strategies to enhance the clearance of capillary obstructions. At various time points, the mouse brain will…
…scans. However, these predictions are often inaccurate. Other genetic approaches to testing have proved difficult because malignant cells are present in very low numbers. Dr. Christian Steidl’s research focuses on…
…other hand, is linked to negative health outcomes including depression, poor sleep quality, more hospital and doctor visits, and compromised immune system functioning. This research will focus on the processes…
…chromatin. DNA is condensed into chromatin with the help of DNA-packaging proteins called histones. DNA wraps around eight core histones – two each of H2A, H2B, H3, and H4 –…
Many women develop lymphedema, painful swelling in the hand or arm, after treatment for breast cancer. Various therapies can manage lymphedema, but not cure the chronic condition. As a result,…
Because there is no cure for Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), treatment focuses on alleviating pain symptoms and maintaining function. With that in mind, Susan Holtzman studied the links between pain levels,…
…Control of Hypertension in Pregnancy Study (CHIPS), aimed at determining if it is better for the baby (i.e. better growth before birth and better health thereafter) to allow a mother’s…
…contribute to improved health of patients. Dr. Erica Frank is leading the ‘Canadian Healthy Resident–Healthy Patient’ study which is examining the link between physician health and patient health. Using a…
For many people, infection with the influenza virus results in several days of illness. Yet, each year, the virus is responsible for approximately one million deaths worldwide. Vaccines are the…