A study headed by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researchers Dr. Nader Al-Nakouzi and Dr. Mads Daugaard has uncovered a vital clue behind the recurrence of prostate cancer following anti-androgen hormone therapy. Published in the journal Nature Communications, these findings are the first to connect an elevated sugar coat around advanced prostate cancer cells to cancer relapse.

Ovarian cancer impacts over 3,100 Canadian women each year, making it the most lethal of all female reproductive cancers. A new study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Ali Bashashati is using artificial intelligence (AI) to aid pathologists in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer to improve patient outcomes.

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of health care in Canada, with 33 per cent of all patient-reported visits between January 2021 and March 2022 being virtual. A study led by VCHRI investigator Dr.

A good night’s rest not only leaves us feeling more alert and balanced the next day, it also plays an important role in our overall health and well-being. Research published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease in September 2022 and led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute investigator Dr. Chun Liang Hsu reveals previously unidentified connections between processes in the brains of older adults with possible mild cognitive impairment (MCI) that might be hindering restful sleep.

A leading cause of death in Canada, stroke happens when a blood vessel blockage or rupture deprives the brain of oxygen. The cell death and brain damage that can ensue may also impact physical fitness and cognition. To counteract the consequences of stroke, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) researcher Dr. Janice Eng recommends post-stroke fitness and shares tips on how to achieve a healthier mind and body.