Curl up some science this Sept with the Evidence Speaks! 🍂 💊 Does methadone improve survival among people with OAT?  👪 What  do caregivers think is important in paediatric obesity management? 💉Can HPV vaccines reduce anal HPV risk?  Check out our write ups: https://bit.ly/4roND1H

Kate and Brian Chong are more than just a happy couple; Brian is his wife’s living #KidneyDonor. September marks ‘Living Donation Week,’ and Kate and Brian want to spread awareness of the life-saving procedure by sharing their story. Read or watch the full segment: https://tinyurl.com/2m67mbvn

🧬 Explore. Connect. Collaborate. The GSC Collaborator Forum is bringing Vancouver’s research community together for a day of science, technology & collaboration. 📅 Oct. 29 | Vancouver 🔗 Register: tinyurl.com/2026CollabForum

When Dr. Jim Christenson speaks about receiving the Order of British Columbia, which recognizes residents who have served with the greatest distinction, he does so with a sense of humility. “I feel a ‘why me’ kind of thing… I do not think I am special,” he says. 👉 https://bit.ly/4j7B9tg

Applications are now open for the Carraresi Foundation Early Career Clinician Investigator Award! This competition supports early career clinician investigators by providing funds that will help them explore research questions. Deadline: January 15, 2027 🖱️: https://tinyurl.com/3v27auz3

Check out this article by AH researcher Dr. Bohdan Noskyk, as well as a number of our staff and trainees, on the potential benefits of take-home methadone.

JAMA Internal Medicine@jamainternalmed.com · 4w ago

Among patients receiving #Methadone for #OpioidUseDisorder, take-home dosing after completed induction was associated with lower mortality vs no take-home dosing, with the greatest benefit when started within 5 to 12 weeks or 13 to 24 weeks. ja.ma/4cswSfX

Are you interested in apply for the Banting Discovery Award program? Founded in 1925, the Banting Discovery Foundation is Canada’s oldest health charity that supports early career researchers. To apply, submit Notice of Intent by October 19th.  Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/y5ymtnta

Why is improved detection and person-centred care needed for substance-induced mental disorders? AH scientist Dr. Joseph Puyat sought to understand the prevalence, incidence, and risk factors associated with SIMDs in BC. Learn more about what he found: https://tinyurl.com/2cvspb2x

AH scientist Dr. Amanda Slaunwhite is among the recipients of new funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada, for her project investigating the inequalities experienced by people who are leaving correctional centres in BC'.  💡 https://tinyurl.com/3tacdvvh

In this month's edition of the Evidence Speaks, we look at:  🧠Improved detection needed for substance-induced mental disorders ⚕️Removal of both fallopian tubes reduces #OvarianCancer risk  🎒Maternal congenital heart defects drive developmental delays  Get the full rundown:  https://bit.ly/4wsCWw5

AH scientist Dr. Lily Zhou was recognised as a principle investigator in the latest CIHR Project Competition, for her projectwhich aims to improve decision-making and care for people experiencing swallowing difficulties after #stroke. Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/4ye2d288

Island Health will receive $1.3 million over three years to help seniors and Elders on North Vancouver Island stay safely in their homes and communities. 💡Learn more: https://tinyurl.com/3c46eyzd

🏅 12 British Columbians are being celebrated and honoured for their service to the province — and beyond — as the latest appointees to the Order of BC, including AH scientist Dr. Jim Christenson. Learn more:  https://tinyurl.com/227uc6uv

Significant under diagnosis of chronic #KidneyDisease (CKD) ism now the 9th leading cause of death globally. Many of these deaths could be prevented by a simple urine test, according to a landmark research papers published in the Lancet.  Learn more: https://bit.ly/4vYozzn

What an excellent and thoughtful exploration of Advancing Health scientist Dr. Troy Grennan's research!

The CTN+ | Le Réseau+@ctnplus.bsky.social · 2mo ago

'Getting Anal Cancer the Attention it Deserves' This piece by the Lancet Infectious Diseases profiles CTN+ regional co-lead, Dr. Troy Grennan, exploring how his childhood experiences left him determined to make a difference for those living with #HIV.  https://tinyurl.com/bdf4pzm6

The study team conducted interviews and focus groups with people who had received involuntary treatment, people who provide treatment under the Mental Health Act, and people who provide legal support or services related to involuntary treatment. (4/4) Learn more: bit.ly/3TfSXYr

“We better be sure”: The lived experiences of involuntary treatment | Research In Action | Advancing Health

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Centre for Advancing Health@advancinghealth.bsky.social · 2mo ago

"If we’re going to temporarily take away people’s rights because we believe it’s in their best interest, we better be sure about the care they’re receiving," Dr. Salmon said. (3/4)

"If we’re going to temporarily take away people’s rights because we believe it’s in their best interest, we better be sure about the care they’re receiving," Dr. Salmon said. (3/4)

Centre for Advancing Health@advancinghealth.bsky.social · 2mo ago

“Our goal with this research was to contribute to building an evidence base about patient experiences in involuntary care," said AH Director Dr. Amy Salmon, who co-led a study to better understand the lived experiences of people receiving and providing involuntary treatment in BC. (2/4)

“Our goal with this research was to contribute to building an evidence base about patient experiences in involuntary care," said AH Director Dr. Amy Salmon, who co-led a study to better understand the lived experiences of people receiving and providing involuntary treatment in BC. (2/4)

Centre for Advancing Health@advancinghealth.bsky.social · 2mo ago

BC has the highest rate of involuntary hospitalization for mental health and substance use issues in Canada. Despite its increasing use, there is a lack of evidence supporting the effectiveness of involuntary psychiatric treatment, particularly for #SubstanceUse issues. (1/4)

BC has the highest rate of involuntary hospitalization for mental health and substance use issues in Canada. Despite its increasing use, there is a lack of evidence supporting the effectiveness of involuntary psychiatric treatment, particularly for #SubstanceUse issues. (1/4)

Children of mothers with congenital heart disease face higher risk of developmental vulnerability, according to new study in the journal PloS Medicine. Study co-author and AH scientist Dr. Gadermann says this highlights the important of "early developmental monitoring".  https://tinyurl.com/n8tysbrt

🧓As Canada's population ages, ensuring that seniors can live with dignity and comfort remains a key priority. That's why two new members have been appointed to Canada's National Senior's Council, Dr. Marie Beaulieu and AH scientist Dr. Habib Chaudhury.  👉 https://tinyurl.com/mupys784

Looking for some bite-sized science? The Evidence Speaks is here! This July, learn about how:  🇨🇦 Canada's pharmaceutical industry is being impacted by US #tariffs 🫘 How variety in #PlantProtein lowers diabetes risk 👩‍⚕️Why burnout rates have been climbing in BC nurses 👉 https://bit.ly/4aJqyzU

The UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences is welcoming AH scientist Dr. Mary De Vera into the role of Associate Dean, Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, effective Jul 1, bringing her long track-record of expertise and dedication in both research and education.  🖱️ https://tinyurl.com/ywa6f26m

Researchers across BC celebrated collaboration at the Partnering in Health Innovation event. AH Director Dr. Amy Salmon and Amanda Leddy explored what a younger group of LTC residents with #MentalHealth challenges shared about belonging, harm reduction, and more. 👉 https://tinyurl.com/mtdw9xrs

🫀 A novel economic model projects that patients with #HeartFailure would live longer lives and spend less time in hospital by expanding heart failure care to include pharmacist- and nurse practitioner-led medication management, according to a new study.  Learn more:  https://shorturl.at/AHKTj

Happy Canada Day from Providence Research!

“In a clinical setting, I noticed the direct impact that pharmacists can have on patient outcomes " said Vicki Cheng, an AH trainee under the mentorship of Dr. De Vera. Her project is looking at patients' mental health experiences throughout the #ColorectalCancer care. https://tinyurl.com/u8f6pste

AH scientist Dr. Brian Grunau is the recipient of the 2026 PHC Research and Mission Award, recognizing his leadership in combining clinical care, big data, engineering, and real-world community interventions to identify gaps in #EmergencyCare. Learn more: https://shorturl.at/Nfwcx

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena conferred an award by ISN for his “extraordinary contribution” to the fight against the Chronic Kidney Disease. ISN President and AH scientist Dr. Adeera Levin said, “Sri Lanka is a model for other countries to follow.” Read more: https://bit.ly/4amXOwu

Say what? 💬 This study evaluated the SAID (Patient Self-Administered Inflammatory #Arthritis Detection) tool, which contains patient-completed questionnaires for identifying and prioritizing individuals with inflammatory arthritis, finding it promising at improving the quality of referrals.

The Journal of Rheumatology @jrheumatol.bsky.social · 4mo ago

Research Article Patient and Rheumatologist Perspectives of the SAID Tool: Implementation Considerations, Potential Barriers, and Opportunities 📖 www.jrheum.org/cgi/content/... @ubcmedicine.bsky.social @arthritisresearch.bsky.social @advancinghealth.bsky.social #Referral #Rheumatology