Researchers investigate using ChatGPT as a source of health information for dementia
A large proportion of older adults look for health information online, especially when more...
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Papers of the month: December 2023
Check out some of the papers that were recently published by DMCBH members: Liisa...
Exploring the role of disease-modifying therapies on the gut microbiome in the treatment of multiple sclerosis
There has been growing interest in the potential effect of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) used...
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December 13, 2023
DMCBH members are putting knowledge into action with new funding from Michael Smith Health Research BC
DMCBH members are leading several research teams across British Columbia who will be putting...
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December 5, 2023
Gambling’s dopamine pathway to addiction
For Nate*, the many gambling facilities near his home in Japan were an easy...
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November 30, 2023
Papers of the month: November 2023
Check out some of the papers that were recently published by DMCBH members: Cheryl...
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November 23, 2023
UBC researchers develop new MRI technique that is more precise and 25 times faster
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners can be programmed to measure myelin, which is the...
UBC researchers leading the way in using fluid biomarkers for diagnosis of neurological disorders
Dr. Cheryl Wellington, DMCBH member and Professor and Vice-Chair of Research in the Department...
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November 14, 2023
Genetic testing could greatly benefit patients with depression, save health system millions
A special kind of genetic test that helps determine the best antidepressant for patients...
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November 10, 2023
Investigating new technologies to monitor and treat Parkinson disease
Parkinson disease is a progressive neurological disorder, with many symptoms involving motor impairments, such...
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October 31, 2023
Papers of the month: October 2023
Check out some of the papers that were recently published by DMCBH members: Annie...
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October 25, 2023
Why do neurons die from brain injury and how can we save them?
The swelling of neurons in the brain is triggered by conditions like stroke or...