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• Researchers receive NIH grant to study dementia caused by cerebral small vessel disease

  18-12-2024 02:41 via news-medical.net
  
  Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have been awarded $7.5 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to investigate a form of dementia caused by cerebral small vessel disease, the second-leading cause of dementia after Alzheimer's disease.
  
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• Somatosensory stimulation biases hand selection in motor tasks

  20-12-2024 05:58 via news-medical.net
  
  Hand choice is an unconscious decision frequently made in daily life, whether it's reaching for an object such as a cup or performing any other task.
  
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• Early physical therapy can help prevent lingering symptoms after concussion

  20-12-2024 03:31 via news-medical.net
  
  People who suffer from continued symptoms of concussion should seek a referral to physical therapy as soon as possible, new research from Oregon Health & Science University suggests.
  
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• Year in Review 2024

  19-12-2024 19:06 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Friends and Colleagues, As 2024 comes to a close, the Department of Physical Therapy is winding down our activities for the year and enjoying some well-earned time off, to refresh and renew for the coming year.   What a year it has been!  As you read through our many accomplishments of 2024, I think you’ll be as impressed as I am by our extraordinary team of faculty, staff and students. What stands out to me: collaboration, inspiring ideas, and an unrelenting dr
  
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• The healing power of exercise after stroke

  06-12-2024 21:06 via pathwaysmagazine.med.ubc.ca
  
  Together with UBC’s Dr. Janice Eng, a professor in the Department of Physical Therapy and Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Neurological Rehabilitation, Dr. Liu-Ambrose ran the world’s longest study examining the effect of exercise on cognitive function among people with chronic stroke.
  
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• New AI method enhances breast cancer risk prediction from mammograms

  06-12-2024 20:20 via news-medical.net
  
  A new study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis describes an innovative method of analyzing mammograms that significantly improves the accuracy of predicting the risk of breast cancer development over the following five years.
  
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• How potential Medicaid cuts could play out in California

  05-12-2024 11:47 via news-medical.net
  
  In 2017, the Republicans who controlled Congress tried mightily to slash federal spending on Medicaid, the government-funded health program covering low-income families and individuals.
  
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• Minimally invasive procedure provides relief for knee osteoarthritis sufferers

  03-12-2024 18:01 via news-medical.net
  
  A minimally invasive procedure provides significant relief from knee pain and may prevent the need for knee replacement surgery in people with osteoarthritis, according to a study being presented this week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
  
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• Homebound seniors living alone often slip through health system’s cracks

  02-12-2024 11:37 via news-medical.net
  
  Carolyn Dickens, 76, was sitting at her dining room table, struggling to catch her breath as her physician looked on with concern.
  
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• UBC Medicine researchers bridging evidence and impact with 2024 Health Research BC funding

  29-11-2024 20:07 via med.ubc.ca
  
  Twenty-eight projects led by Faculty of Medicine researchers have received new funding from Michael Smith Health Research BC through the 2024 Convening & Collaborating (C2) and Reach programs.
  
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• Fall Graduation 2024

  25-11-2024 19:20 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Congratulations to the UBC Department of Physical Therapy Class of 2024!A huge congratulations to all our grads who have succeeded in completing the demanding 26 months in the MPT program despite delays and changes caused by the pandemic. We wish them all the very best as they start their exciting new careers!Meet a few of our graduates
  Haven Kolb“Movement has always been a big part of my life. Whether it’s weightlifting, hiking, running, biking, or playing sports, staying active has
  
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• Electrical stimulation may be essential for healthy tendons, study suggests

  21-11-2024 14:40 via news-medical.net
  
  A new study by researchers at the University of Galway and the University of Limerick suggests that electrical stimulation might be essential for tendons to maintain their health, offering fresh possibilities in tendon repair and regeneration.
  
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• Study defines three subtypes of Chiari type-1 malformation to guide treatment

  19-11-2024 07:33 via news-medical.net
  
  Roughly 4% of the population is affected by a congenital brain malformation that has eluded researchers' efforts to find causes and treatments.
  
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• Researchers use cerebrospinal fluid to unlock pathways in Alzheimer's disease

  15-11-2024 04:57 via news-medical.net
  
  A multitude of genes have been linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease. Specifically how those genes might influence the progression of neurodegeneration remains something of a black box though, in part because of the challenges of examining in molecular detail the brain of a living patient.
  
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• New vaccine shows potential in preventing recurrence of triple-negative breast cancer

  14-11-2024 13:27 via news-medical.net
  
  A small clinical trial shows promising results for patients with triple-negative breast cancer who received an investigational vaccine designed to prevent recurrence of tumors.
  
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• Simran Kaur – MPT Graduation 2024

  13-11-2024 22:46 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Simran KaurHometown: Surrey, BCMPT cohort: MPT Vancouver 
  What inspired you to pursue the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree at UBC?My journey into the healthcare field has been driven by a deep passion for helping others feel better—whether by supporting recovery from injuries and conditions or assisting individuals in maintaining their health in the face of chronic illness. My grandparents raised me with the belief that helping others is both a privilege and a responsibility,
  
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• Jouen Chang – MPT Graduation 2024

  13-11-2024 19:10 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Jouen ChangHometown: Langley, B.CMPT cohort: MPT VancouverConnect with Jouen:Instagram: @jouen.chang 
  What inspired you to pursue the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree at UBC?Growing up, I knew that I always wanted to be in the healthcare industry, but I also loved the exercise and movement side of things, which made pursuing a physical therapy degree an easy choice. Additionally, my personal experience with injury showed me the tremendous impact that a physical therapist can have on
  
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  12-11-2024 19:05 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
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• Baneesha Gill – MPT Graduation 2024

  12-11-2024 19:05 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Baneesha GillHometown: Nanaimo, BCMPT cohort: MPT North 
  What inspired you to pursue the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree at UBC?I love people and I love hospitals so I wanted to find a career that would allow me to have both but also with a work-life balance. Physiotherapy is such a huge field, and it is truly your oyster, you can do community exercise classes, work in a private clinic, teach in a physiotherapy program, visit people in their homes, create programs for seniors, see
  
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• Haven Kolb – MPT Graduation 2024

  12-11-2024 18:56 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Haven KolbHometown: Vancouver, B.CMPT cohort: MPT VancouverConnect with Haven:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/havenkolbInstagram: @haven_physio @haven.kolb 
  What inspired you to pursue the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) degree at UBC?Both my parents worked in healthcare—my dad a surgeon and my mom an anesthetist—and I was inspired by their dedication to helping others, especially in underserved communities. Watching the difference they made sparked my own desire to pursue a career
  
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• Older Americans living alone often rely on neighbors or others willing to help

  12-11-2024 12:16 via news-medical.net
  
  Donald Hammen, 80, and his longtime next-door neighbor in south Minneapolis, Julie McMahon, have an understanding. Every morning, she checks to see whether he's raised the blinds in his dining room window. If not, she'll call Hammen or let herself into his house to see what's going on.
  
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• A quick return to school and light exercise may help kids recover from concussions

  05-11-2024 19:10 via news-medical.net
  
  During cheerleading practice in April, Jana Duey's sixth grade daughter, Karter, sustained a concussion when she fell several feet headfirst onto a gym floor mat. Days after, Karter still had a headache, dizziness, and sensitivity to light and noise.
  
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• Virtual yoga program shows promise for chronic low back pain relief

  01-11-2024 19:34 via news-medical.net
  
  Cleveland Clinic researchers found that a 12-week therapeutic virtual yoga program for chronic low back pain can be a feasible, safe and effective treatment option. The findings are published in JAMA Network Open.
  
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• 3D tumor mapping reveals new insights into cancer biology and treatment

  01-11-2024 07:26 via news-medical.net
  
  A new analysis led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has revealed detailed 3D maps of the internal structures of multiple tumor types. These cancer atlases reveal how different tumor cells -; and the cells of a tumor's surrounding environment -; are organized, in 3D, and how that organization changes when a tumor spreads to other organs.
  
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• Teaching and Vision presentation for the Assistant Professor of Teaching (Academic)

  30-10-2024 18:07 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  The Department of Physical Therapy at The University of British Columbia (UBC) invites faculty, the clinical community, students, and staff to attend six sessions as part of the recruitment for the Assistant Professor of Teaching (Clinical). Each teaching session will feature a 35-minute presentation by the candidate, followed by a 15-minute Q&A session and each vision session will feature a 20-minute presentation followed by a 15-minute Q&A session. Sessions will be delivered via Zoom a
  
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