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• Novel compound clears harmful protein, protects neurons in frontotemporal dementia models

  31-03-2026 21:53 via news-medical.net
  
  New research from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis adds to growing evidence that helping brain cells break down and eliminate their own cellular waste is a promising treatment strategy for a variety of neurodegenerative diseases.
  
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• Electrical neck implants immediately restore arm mobility in stroke survivors

  04-06-2026 11:36 via news-medical.net
  
  University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers report the final outcomes of a pioneering pilot clinical trial using electrical stimulation of the spinal cord to improve arm and hand mobility in people with chronic stroke today in Nature Medicine.
  
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• Genetically-modified hookworms successfully deliver medicine to animal hosts

  03-06-2026 14:13 via news-medical.net
  
  Hookworms, intestinal parasites that infect hundreds of millions of people in under-resourced tropical regions around the globe, have evolved to survive inside the human gut for years, secreting molecules that enable co-existence with their hosts.
  
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• Congratulations to the 2026 Top Doctoral Student and Rising Star Award recipients!

  27-05-2026 18:52 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  
  It’s been a great week in the department this week due to our trainees’ outstanding success in the VCHRI (Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute) “Rising Star” and Doctoral student Awards! 2 of the 6 rising star awards were won by trainees from our department. These awards recognize research excellence, service as role models, and other contributions to the VCH Research community.The list of winners is below, and more information on their achievements and their resea
  
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• Mount Sinai opens integrated clinical center for womens health

  27-05-2026 18:11 via news-medical.net
  
  The Mount Sinai Health System is opening the Carolyn Rowan Center for Women's Health and Wellness, a transformative new model for women's health that brings together multidisciplinary clinical expertise, structured care pathways, and leading-edge research innovation to deliver more personalized, comprehensive care for women across the entire lifespan.
  
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• Targeted nerve stimulation boosts movement-related brain activity in humans

  25-05-2026 20:08 via news-medical.net
  
  The vagus nerve connects the brain to major organs throughout the body and plays important roles in many bodily functions.
  
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• Katie Skinner – 2026 MPT-North Graduate

  19-05-2026 21:50 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Congratulations to the Master of Physical Therapy (MPT) graduate, Katie Skinner!Katie is one of the hundreds of UBC Faculty of Medicine graduates who are being celebrated this week for their outstanding achievements. 
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• Protected: Dr Ashley Dalrymple named Canada Research Chair in Spinal Cord Neuromodulation

  14-05-2026 17:55 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
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• Dr Ashley Dalrymple named Canada Research Chair in Spinal Cord Neuromodulation

  14-05-2026 17:55 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Dr. Ashley Dalrymple has been appointed a Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) in Spinal Cord Neuromodulation, a national recognition of her leadership in advancing innovative approaches to restoring function after neural injury.The Canada Research Chairs Program enables Canadian universities to attract and retain world-class researchers who advance new knowledge and discoveries, strengthen Canada’s international competitiveness and help train the next generation of highly skilled
  
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• Why older adults are turning to edible cannabis for sleep, pain, and mood

  13-05-2026 01:20 via news-medical.net
  
  Older adults in Colorado were drawn to edible cannabis mainly to manage sleep problems, pain, anxiety, or depression, often after concerns about conventional medicines or limited relief from other treatments. Most participants preferred THC-CBD combination products, but they remained uncertain about dosing, impairment, effectiveness, and how to choose the right cannabinoid ratio.
  
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• Mental stress can weaken muscle performance

  12-05-2026 09:51 via news-medical.net
  
  Cognitive pressure disrupts muscle control and blood flow, highlighting its role in physical performance during low-intensity motor activities.
  
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• New alliance brings high quality rehabilitation services to more communities

  11-05-2026 19:22 via news-medical.net
  
  NYU Langone Health and Metro Physical & Aquatic Therapy (Metro PT), a leading provider of outpatient rehabilitation services, have formed a strategic alliance to offer high-quality physical, occupational, and speech therapy to a broader range of residents across Long Island, New York City, and Westchester and Rockland Counties.
  
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• National Physiotherapy Month – May 2026

  01-05-2026 17:37 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  In honour of National Physiotherapy Month, meet some of the outstanding physical therapists throughout British Columbia. Physiotherapists are primary care professionals who work in a variety of settings, including rehabilitation centres, hospitals, community health centres, and private clinics in rural and urban areas. 
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• Karissa Polsom – National Physiotherapy Month

  01-05-2026 17:37 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Name and Title(s):  Karissa Polsom MPT, BHscOwner and Physiotherapist at Northern Motive Physiotherapy@northernmotivephysioWhere do you work?  Northern Motive PhysiotherapyWhat is the most rewarding part of your job?The most rewarding part of being a physiotherapist and clinic owner is the people. I feel incredibly lucky to be part of our community, not just in the clinic, but out at local sporting events and in all the spaces where our clients live, move, and compete. We mee
  
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• Gavin Tonkin – National Physiotherapy Month

  01-05-2026 17:37 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Name and Title(s):  Gavin TonkinPhysiotherapistClinics:  Physio At Your DoorstepThe UBC Physical Therapy and Research ClinicWhere do you work?I’m one of the lucky physiotherapists who get to work at the UBC Physical Therapy and Research Clinic (PTRC). At the clinic, I manage my own caseload while also supervising physiotherapy students during their clinical placements. Additionally, I operate a mobile and virtual practice called Physio At Your Doorstep, providing care d
  
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• Fiona Wilson – National Physiotherapy Month

  01-05-2026 17:37 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Name and Title(s):  Fiona WilsonPhysiotherapistClinical Resource SpecialistWhere do you work?  UBC Hospital (UBCH)What is the most rewarding part of your job?The most rewarding part of my job is a challenging question. I work in an environment that accepts a complex patient population, meaning we deal with those that have high rehab needs and complex medical histories. On top of that, they’ve often been in pain for some time, are frustrated, and just want to get better.
  
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• Trenton Penner – National Physiotherapy Month

  01-05-2026 17:28 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Name and Title(s):  Trenton PennerPhysiotherapistWhere do you work?  Interior Health Authority – Primary Care Network KelownaWhat is the most rewarding part of your job?Being able to help patients return to meaningful activity, especially when this exceeds their prior expectations. I have always been passionate about physical activity and when I get the opportunity to educate and promote this for others, it really lights my fire! In this same vein, I love seeing student
  
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• Lynore McLean – National Physiotherapy Month

  01-05-2026 17:05 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Name and Title(s):  Lynore McLean BSc, PTPhysiotherapist
  Clinical InstructorWhere do you work?  BC Children’s Hospital,
  Sunny Hill Health Centre at BC Children’s Hospital, &
  BC Women’s Hospital & Health CentreWhat is the most rewarding part of your job?For most of my career, I’ve had the privilege of working with children & youth with significant developmental and/or physical disabilities…. Even in my current role as an Educator, the
  
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• Expanding patient care through student-led clinics

  22-04-2026 20:32 via expanding%20patient%20care%20through%20student-led%20clinics
  At a student-led outpatient rehabilitation clinic in Surrey, UBC students gain new strengths by helping patients build theirs
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• Protected: Gavin Tonkin – National Physiotherapy Month

  19-04-2026 00:38 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
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• Visceral fat strongly linked to urinary incontinence in women

  17-04-2026 22:23 via news-medical.net
  
  The accumulation of fat in the abdominal region, especially visceral fat (fat that accumulates between organs), significantly increases the risk of stress urinary incontinence in women.
  
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• Learning in Action – Students on clinical placements

  13-04-2026 22:11 via unbc.ca
  The Year 2 Class of the UBC Master of Physical Therapy – North (MPT-N) undertook hands-on learning while on recent winter placements.MPT-N students spend several weeks at a time immersed in clinical settings such as hospitals and community clinics over the course of the 26-month full-time program. In total, they complete five placements during their master’s degree.Meet Callaghan, Nigel and Shaan (MPT-N Class of 2026), who shared some thoughts about their time learning out
  
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• Protected: Fiona Wilson – National Physiotherapy Month

  13-04-2026 22:05 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
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• Protected: Lynore McLean – National Physiotherapy Month

  13-04-2026 20:57 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
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• Minimally-invasive stenting effectively treats painful post-thrombotic syndrome

  13-04-2026 20:40 via news-medical.net
  
  A major multi-site clinical trial co-led by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis has shown that post-thrombotic syndrome - a common and often painful complication suffered by many people who have experienced blockages of major veins due to blood clots - can be effectively treated with a minimally invasive procedure.
  
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• Protected: Trenton Penner – National Physiotherapy Month

  13-04-2026 20:28 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
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• New embodied AI system teaches users complex movements via muscles

  10-04-2026 20:17 via news-medical.net
  
  A new system from Yun Ho, Romain Nith, and Pedro Lopes combines AI and electrical muscle stimulation to physically guide users through unfamiliar tasks—marking a leap toward general-purpose, context-aware embodied assistance.
  
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• Protected: Karissa Polsom – National Physiotherapy Month

  31-03-2026 17:49 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
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• TENS therapy reduces movement pain and fatigue in fibromyalgia patients

  27-03-2026 19:30 via news-medical.net
  
  Adding TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) to outpatient physical therapy reduced movement-based pain and fatigue in patients with fibromyalgia, and the effects lasted for at least six months, according to a new study led by researchers at University of Iowa Health Care.
  
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• Stopping GLP-1 treatment linked to increase in risk of major cardiovascular events

  19-03-2026 02:37 via news-medical.net
  
  Following a rapid increase in popularity of GLP-1 drugs for diabetes and weight loss, such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, approximately one in eight U.S. adults now take these medications, which also provide cardiovascular benefits.
  
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