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.
Anticoagulation for Stroke Prevention in Patients with Recent Episodes of Perioperative Atrial Fibrillation after Noncardiac Surgery: The ASPIRE-AF Trial
Lack of sleep can have many negative effects, both on and off the road. In Canada, driver fatigue contributes to 21 per cent of all car crashes, with an estimated 100 fatigue-related motor vehicle fatalities each year. Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute emergency medicine expert Dr. Jeff Brubacher and research coordinator Bianca Boicu explain the hazardous impact of drowsy driving, warning signs of fatigue and practical tips to help you stay safe behind the wheel.
A Phase 2, Open-Label, Randomized, Multicenter Study to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Axatilimab in Combination With Ruxolitinib in Participants With Newly Diagnosed Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease (INCA 34176-254)
Researchers are leveraging the power of machine learning to support breast reconstruction decision-making among breast cancer patients. A breakthrough study, published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery: Global Open, converts data on breast reconstruction outcomes following a mastectomy, which involves the removal of all or part of the breast, into a simple-to-use online tool to guide patient care discussions.
Walking into the Robotics and Control Laboratory (RCL), you first notice the rows of computers, many with researchers busily typing away in front of their screens. Beside desks and along the walls, robot arms and other apparatuses jut out at odd angles, some with wires cascading from them to racks of servers used to store dizzying amounts of data.
The Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) is pleased to welcome a new establishment to its growing roster of world-renowned research centres and programs. The M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences, a leading institute of its kind in Canada, launched in December 2024. Its establishment was made possible by over $65 million raised through a landmark campaign by the VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation.
Vancouver, BC — The M. H. Mohseni Institute of Urologic Sciences has officially launched within the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute, marking a significant advancement in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of urologic diseases.
As 2024 comes to a close, we reflect with immense pride and gratitude on a remarkable year of research achievements. The Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute (VCHRI) has welcomed new leadership and visionary strategies, further solidifying our standing as one of Canada’s leading research institutions.
