Exercises that counterbalance overworked muscles used to propel manual wheelchairs can help people with spinal cord injury (SCI) in attaining cardiovascular fitness targets while protecting against aches and strains. New home-based and established gym-based adaptive rowing equipment investigated by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Ben Mortenson enabled participants to achieve these objectives safely and effectively.
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis, with the knee being the joint most frequently affected. While often associated with aging, OA can develop at any age. Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Marie Westby clears up common misconceptions about OA and shares practical tips to reduce knee pain and maintain an active lifestyle.
The cost of asthma medication is a hot-button issue that can have significant consequences for disease management and patient health outcomes. According to the findings of new research released by health economist and Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Kate Johnson, lowering out-of-pocket expenses for asthma medications increased the percentage of patients who followed through with their doctor’s orders.
An early screening and treatment approach examined in a study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Liam Brunham enhanced preventative treatment interventions for the first-degree relatives of patients with premature cardiovascular disease.
I am delighted to announce the appointment of Dr. Martin Gleave as the inaugural Chief Scientific Officer of the M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences, for a five-year term to December 5, 2029.
Paetzold Auditorium, Vancouver General Hospital, 899 West 12th Avenue, Vancouver
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The Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has announced the results of its Fall 2024 project grant competition. Congratulations to all the VCHRI researchers who were awarded project and priority announcement grants.
The first study of its kind into low-frequency repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on a specific region of the brain shows promising results for individuals with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). Led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr.
People with spinal cord injury (SCI) are at greater risk of severe muscle weakness than their non-SCI peers, with maintaining adequate muscle mass essential to prevent muscle wasting and atrophy. In a study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Babak Shadgan, blood flow restriction (BFR) exercise — used by athletes such as bodybuilders — enabled people with SCI to gain strength using lighter weights, while also reducing their risk of injury.
