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Texting for HIV care in Kenya receives Grand Challenges funding
The grant will enable expansion of a texting program to HIV patients in rural, remote parts of Kenya, increasing the… Read More >
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South African healthcare workers face greater risk for TB, HIV
UBC’s Annalee Yassi is helping South Africa implement World Health Organization occupational health guidelines. Photo: Martin Dee Read More >
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Air pollution and asthma
Depending on your genes, traffic-related air pollution can double the risk of asthma. Photo: Wikimedia Commons Read More >
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Emerging Issues in Data Privacy and Protection
What are the emerging issues that may well re-define the privacy landscape in the coming year? Read More >
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Research Spotlight: Metagenomics for Public Health
Metagenomics may be a new and powerful tool used to study for infectious diseases. Photo: Vincent Montoya and Ruth R.… Read More >
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Spotlight: Acoustic environments in long-term care facilities associated with stress in workers
Led by Dr. George Astrakianakis, the research team measured sound and stress levels of healthcare workers in long-term care facilities. Read More >
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Canadian Cancer Society names obesity mapping research by Cancer Prevention Centre one of top stories of 2013
Dr. Carolyn Gotay and the Cancer Prevention Centre team updated maps showing obesity rates in the country, indicating that obesity… Read More >
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Canadian Rx atlas maps billions in savings – for now
Dr. Steve Morgan says Canadians are currently spending less, but changes are coming. Read More >
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SALOME: A controversial study explained
The rhyme and reason behind the Study to Assess Long-term Opioid Maintenance Effectiveness (SALOME). photo credit: PHC Images Read More >
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Physical activity equivalent in cancer survivors and the population
Cancer survivors have similar physical activity levels as those who have never had cancer. Read More >

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