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Office of Global EngagementImproving women’s cardiovascular health outcomes in Nepal—and globally
Dr. Rubee Dev is leveraging seed funding to drive research in this under-studied disease, the No. 1 killer of women worldwide.
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@VCHResearchFostering connection in long-term care with the help of social robots
This VCHRI researcher deep-dive explains how Dr. Lillian Hung became interested in "uncovering how social robots like LOVOTs can offer not just companionship but real, tangible emotional support.”
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The Globe and MailTiny robots, big questions – can tech help older adults with simple tasks?
Dr. Lillian Hung discusses the potential of “tiny” robots to assist long-term care residents and older adults with mild cognitive impairment.
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The TyeeAlberta’s War on Kids and Classrooms
Dr. Trevor Goodyear's Op Ed in The Tyee scrutinizes new Alberta policies.
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CBCMore than a third of B.C. youth turning to gambling, gaming with money: report
Dr. Elizabeth Saewyc comments on findings about youth gambling habits presented in the most recent McCreary Report.
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Malaya Business InsightSanchez leads swim team to Thailand SEA Games
Fil-Canadian swimmer and UBC Nursing student Kayla Sanchez swept all of her six qualifying events in the SEA Games national team tryouts at the Teofilo Yldefonso pool inside the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
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CANADIAN AFFAIRSNew code clarifies nurses' role discussing MAID with patients
Dr. Sally Thorne explains and outlines the nursing code around discussing Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) with patients.
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BC Children's Hospital Research InstituteStudy reveals that sucrose may not reduce the impact of neonatal pain exposure on long-term outcomes | BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute
Dr. Manon Ranger gives expert opinion in this BC Children's Hospital Research Institute post relating to her article in JAMA Network.
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Broadview MagazineThe future of dementia care
In an article that suggests a brighter outlook for people leaving with dementia, Dr. Lillian Hung says her research proves that robots can make people with dementia happier.
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@ubcappscienceUBC Faculty of Applied Science appoints two Associate Deans - News | UBC Applied Science
Dr. Vicky Bungay has been appointed APSC's new Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Students. Read the full story.