Have you ever tuned out your morning alarm? ⏰ That's a problem nurses deal with 100 times over. Dr. Davina Banner and team conducted interviews with 12 Albertan ICU nurses to explore the strategies they use to resist #AlarmFatigue. For example, they rank alarm by importance and urgency. #nursing

Frail patients with interstitial #LungDisease are less likely to be prescribed and tolerate antifibrotics, according to a new study led by respirarologist and Advancing Health scientist Dr. Alyson Wong.  Learn more about why, and how it impacts patients: https://bit.ly/4nWQwDL

Featured in Canadian Healthcare Technology, a new study by VCHRI researcher Dr. Lillian Hung reveals how accessible, AI-enabled robot companions foster emotional engagement & social connection for residents of long-term care homes: ow.ly/gHZ850XnXP5

Mobilizing Knowledge,  Advancing Women’s, Trans & Non-Binary Health: Join the PWHR's special guest Dr. David Phipps and Dr. Lori Brotto as they delve into key lessons about networked learning for knowledge mobilization. Learn more and register:  https://bit.ly/47S2zw5

We're now over five years out from the start of the #COVID-19 pandemic, and researchers are beginning to apply lessons learned to potential future health emergencies.  Advancing Health's Dr. Naveed Janjua spoke on CTV about how we can prepare for future health threats.

A team of researchers, including Advancing Health scientists Drs. Gadermann and Puyat, examined BC adolescent #MentalHealth care access before and after hospitalization. They found that migrant youths, particularly 1st gen refugees, accessed mental health care services much less than non-migrants.

n a recent educational session at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2025, many new results regarding the long-term impact of #COVID19 and its vaccinations were shared, including Advancing Health scientist Dr. Naveed Janjua's epidemiologic data on the cardiovascular system. https://bit.ly/43WTctH

Happy (Belated) Halloween! 🎃 Here's Rana Young, Advancing Health's resident Mad Hatter— sorry, Human Resources Manager— with her young mime-in-training. #HalloweenCostumes  What did you dress up as? We'd love to see!

While you're out Trick or Treating, don't forget to keep safe!  Advancing Health scientist Dr. John Staples and team analysed pedestrian fatalities associated with #Halloween, finding children were the highest at risk. Be mindful in the dark and wear reflective patches. 🔦 https://bit.ly/43a5TRD

Who's ready for some science? ✋ Join Drs. Stephen Wright and Dr. Graeme Koelwyn this coming Monday to learn about never research on the impact of #exercise on the heart!  🫀 Time: Nov 3, 2025 at 5pm Pacific Join Zoom Meeting: https://bit.ly/47Rbwqw

It's almost Halloween, and we know the scariest monster of all: Misinformation! 👻😱 Evidence Speaks is here to protect you! Come explore how: 🧠 Migrant youth access #MentalHealth care ⏰ ICU nurses fight alarm fatigue 😷 the pandemic hurt #HepatitisC testing rates Learn more: https://bit.ly/4hAyO7n

Each year, about 60,000 Canadians experience out-of-hospital #CardiacArrests, with only 1 in 10 people surviving without immediate help. A new project by Advancing Health trainee, Dr. Jacob Hutton, seeks to bring the numbers down using smart wearables.  ⚡Learn more:  https://bit.ly/47q71Sp

Is expanding hospital inpatient, or bed-based, care a way to help address the #OverdoseCrisis? An analysis article by Advancing Health's Dr. Nosyk and team presents a framework which could help provinces untangle this complex question.  https://bit.ly/4hsQSQZ

🍂As we move into winter and fall, the roads only become harder to navigate. This research by Advancing Health scientist Dr. Staples and his team will hopefully help ensure they remain safe for everyone, including people with #schizophrenia.

In the latest episode of the 'Awareness with Rob Daniels' podcast, the host has a conversation with Advancing Health scientist Dr. Skye Barbic. They discuss youth #MentalHealth, including the double edged-sword of technology and #SocialMedia.  Give it a listen🎧 https://bit.ly/4hpLIoI

Join us this November for the Inaugural PHC CREST Conference!🎺 Focusing on elevating the nursing and allied health clinician-scientist, this event will feature two keynote speakers, a panel discussion, a workshop, and more.  📆 Nov 6 📍St. Paul's Hospital/Virtual Register:  https://bit.ly/4nBsOx9

Canadian viral hepatitis elimination: Where are we now? Featuring Advancing Health scientist Dr. Naveed Janjua, this webinar will highlight Canada’s viral #hepatitis elimination progress and identifies remaining gaps. When: Oct 29, 2025 at 9am PST Register today:  https://bit.ly/3J18fLS

It's always so exciting to see the many varied ways that BC is driving innovations in health research. We particularly want to highlight the work of awardee Dr. Jacob Hutton. Under the supervision of Advancing Health's Dr. Grunau, Hutton is investigating wearable tech to detect cardiac arrests. 🫀

If someone has been in an Ontario mental health bed for more than a year, there's a 1/5 chance they're an adult with an intellectual and developmental disability. These patients likely have needs that aren't being met, says Advancing Health scientist Dr. Russolillo and team. 🔗https://bit.ly/48js9vR

We might be well into autumn, but you don't want to *fall* behind on great science! Get caught up with the latest issue of the Advancing Health newsletter, including: 💲 Budgeting for #Clinical Trial Designs 🎂 The 100th edition of Evidence Speaks 🤖Loneliness-fighting robots https://bit.ly/3WqyMoK

How busy? Well, in the past year, our scientists published: • 372 original research publications • 79 reviews • 62 editorials For a full breakdown of the past year's accomplishments, we encourage everyone to check out the full report (2/2): bit.ly/46VW0bu

The Advancing Health's Annual Report is here! 🔊 Science is collaborative. With a team of nearly 200 scientists, research associates, data analysts, and other staff, our Centre stands in testament to that fact. Over the past 12 months they have been busy working towards a healthier future. (1/2)

Post-#OrganTransplant viral infections, such as CMV, are a major risk to transplant success. But why do some infections seem to hurt more than others? Researchers found that infections that lasted 60+ days were associated with worse survival outcomes, and created a profile for high-risk patients.

📢Providence Research is inviting applications for the Carraresi Foundation Early Career Clinician Investigator Award, hich allows early career clinician investigators affiliated with PHC explore key medical research questions. Apply before the deadline of Jan 16th, 2026: https://bit.ly/476qzfG

🫀 #CardiacArrests are caused by malfunctions in the heart's electrical system. They're very dangerous, especially when they happen out-of-hospital. New research found that high potassium levels after a cardiac arrest was associated with low survival, and could act as a prognostic biomarker.

Do you want to give back to your community?  Register to be a #StemCell donor!  If you're between the ages of 17-35, drop by St. Paul's Hospital cafeteria between Oct 8th-9th to register. Canadian Blood Services will be collecting quick and simple cheek swabs. Then take a spin on the prize wheel!

It's the 101st edition of Evidence Speaks! 🎺 So join us in discovering:   • Potassium level's impact on #CardiacArrests  • Why some CMV infections are so dangerous after organ transplants • How only 1/3rd of of COPD patients in BC get the medications they need Learn more: https://bit.ly/47Z6fxS

Budgeting for Clinical Research Sites 101: Funding Models and Negotiation Techniques Leslie Love, a #ClinicalResearch professional with over 25 years of experience, delves into the benefits and drawbacks of activity-based and payment-based funding models. Come learn with us: https://bit.ly/4mvS7zC

Did you know that since 2016, we've written a full one hundred Evidence Speaks articles? 😮#SciComm It's true! To celebrate this huge milestone, Advancing Health looks back on the series' history— which actually stretches back all the way to 1998. Come join us:  https://bit.ly/4nN8okS

How do different styles of surgery for #BreastCancer impact patient quality-of-life? Advancing Health scientist Dr. Jason Sutherland and team investigated, looking at impact on depression, anxiety, pain, and more. www.youtube.com/shorts/RXBUa...

In a landmark moment for B.C.’s life sciences sector, Providence Research has officially opened the province’s first and only non-oncology Phase 1 Clinical Trials Unit at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital. Read the full story: buff.ly/rasv04x #research #healthcare #healthresearch #clinicaltrials

UBC's 2025 Faculty of Medicine Award Recipients have been announced!  A huge round of applause for all awardees!  We particularly want to congratulate Advancing Health scientist Dr. Daniel Vigo, recognition for his work on public #MentalHealth.  Read about all the awards: https://bit.ly/47Nyuzj

Join us this November for the Inaugural PHC CREST Conference!🎺 Focusing on elevating the nursing and allied health clinician-scientist, this event will feature two keynote speakers, a panel discussion, a workshop, and more.  📆 Nov 6 📍St. Paul's Hospital/Virtual Register:  https://bit.ly/4nBsOx9

Better access to new life-saving medical treatments is coming with the launch of an 8-bed clinical trials unit at Mount Saint Joseph Hospital in Vancouver. Advancing Health is proud to have been part of its development of this crucial new clinical infrastructure.  Read more: https://bit.ly/46a9eCf

Upcoming webinar: Boosting Real-World Evidence in Health Services! 🚨 Advancing Health scientist Dr. Ehsan Karim will explore how to utilize health services data better in #MachineLearning. Date: Sep 25th Time: 12-1pm Register today: https://bit.ly/42sSROC

On Sep 16, Clinical Trials BC will be welcoming Dr. Shannon Bard for their opening ep of ASK US: Season 6! With host Dr. Jean Smart, Shannon will explore the environmental impact of #ClinicalTrials and how you can integrate good environmental practices. Register today: lnkd.in/gYeR3Hxi

It's said you are what you eat. But what you eat depends on who you spend time with. Recent longitudinal studies conducted by Advancing Health scientist Dr. Annalijn Conklin and her team are untangling the complex interplay between social engagement and #nutrition. Learn more: bit.ly/3VCAiUl

For women, two key life stages, #pregnancy and #menopause, can reveal a lot about future risk for heart disease and stroke. So what's the connection between them? 🫀 Heart and Stroke Canada asked Advancing Health scientist Dr. Karin Humphries to explain: bit.ly/3HHwOwO

Dr. Mieke Koehoorn, @advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist, has been appointed as Dean pro tem of the University of British Columbia Faculty of Medicine. Read more: buff.ly/UJRb1XI #research #healthcare #healthresearch

Next: Can gene editing cure #CysticFibrosis? 🧬 Theoretically, yes! But in practice, it's difficult delivering the genetic cargo through the disease's defining thick mucus. Researchers made a big step in that direction with a delivery method that had a 50% editing success rate in a 2D cell model!

First up: Researchers found that female and male patients with #AlcoholUseDisorder shared similar demographics, symptoms, and number of visits to the emergency room. However, hospital re-visits and mortality rates were higher among men. Sex-specific screening could help better support patients.

Looking for science fact without the fiction? Evidence Speaks is here to help! This month, we're digging into 3 recent papers on: • Gender-based differences in alcohol withdrawal  • Tackling #CysticFibrosis with gene editing • Step goals for stroke rehab Learn more: https://bit.ly/4mXSzHp

It's so exciting to see how robots can speak to something very human. We look forward to learning more about how these companions can help support those in long-term care. 🤖💟

How can we ensure the Canadian public's trust in our #OrganDonation and transplant system?  In response to recent errors within the US system, Advancing Health scientist Dr. Gill, along with Dr. Jevnikar, discuss both existing safeguards and potential improvements.  📖https://bit.ly/47Izftn

The UBC Department of Medicine has appointed Advancing Health scientist Dr. Mieke Koehoorn as Dean pro tem, as well as interim Vice President. Dr. Koehoorn is an epidemiologist whose research focuses on occupational injury and disease.  Congratulations! Learn more: https://bit.ly/475CBXa

After a decade of show-casing cutting-edge research, our Work in Progress (WiP) series is evolving. Join us this fall for the launch of "Advancing Health Talks", where guest speakers will delve into current hot topics in #HealthResearch. Learn more: https://bit.ly/45KAYMn

A new clinic in Toronto is aiming to provide free, accessible medication and care to those living with HIV. CBC's Ali Chiasson (@alichiasson.bsky.social) visited the facility to to learn more about their supports. Watch the segment here:  https://bit.ly/3V7MtbD

It was such a great chance to dig deep into the foundations of evidence-based medicine, while also looking to its future! A huge thank you to Dr. Gordan Guyatt for presenting, and to everyone who attended.

@advancinghealth.bsky.social Scientist Dr. Skye Barbic has received a 4-year CIHR Project Grant for a study of integrated #youthservices, with the goal to build on the collection and implementation of data at Foundry, a network of centres providing youth services in BC. buff.ly/jZQLO1c #research

“Our findings are a call to action for researchers in the field of #CardiovascularDisease to include hormone data in their studies." 🫀   A new article led by Advancing Health scientist, Dr. Tara Sedlak, underscores the need for more sex-stratified studies.  Learn more: https://bit.ly/45rguIg