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• UBC Vancouver Summer Program 2026

  03-02-2026 17:36 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  The UBC Department of Physical Therapy is participating in the Vancouver Summer Program (VSP) this summer!Join us for 4 weeks this summer and learn about Canadian health and life sciences.We are excited to invite undergraduate students to join our UBC Faculty of Medicine Vancouver Summer Program focused on medicine, healthy aging, and “movement is medicine.” This four-week academic program offers Canadian and international students a unique opportunity to experience Canadian health a
  
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• Physical function metrics improve mortality prediction in elderly heart failure patients

  21-02-2026 03:13 via news-medical.net
  
  Current models of mortality risk after heart failure (HF) rely primarily on cardiac-specific clinical variables and may underestimate risk in elderly East Asian patients.
  
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• Single blood test predicts onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms years ahead

  19-02-2026 14:10 via news-medical.net
  
  Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a method to predict when someone is likely to develop symptoms of Alzheimer's disease using a single blood test.
  
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• Review: Pathogenesis, diagnosis, and management of harlequin ichthyosis

  17-02-2026 17:19 via news-medical.net
  
  Harlequin ichthyosis (HI) is a rare, severe genetic skin disorder caused by ABCA12 mutations, leading to defective lipid transport and loss of skin barrier function.
  
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• Survey: 76% of surgical patients don't complete physical therapy homework, leading to stalled recoveries

  16-02-2026 13:41 via news-medical.net
  
  Physical therapy is a key step on the path to recovery after injuries or certain surgical procedures. A new survey by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center shows 3 out of 4 (76%) patients don't complete their physical therapy homework, leading to stalled recoveries and potential surgical setbacks.
  
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• Fall prevention programs in emergency departments improve safety for seniors after discharge

  11-02-2026 03:56 via news-medical.net
  
  Falls are one of the most common reasons older adults are treated in the emergency department, and many patients are discharged home the same day.
  
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• High-dose motor therapy improves outcomes after perinatal stroke

  08-02-2026 04:14 via news-medical.net
  
  In infants and toddlers who had a stroke before birth or as a newborn (28 days or younger), a treatment that combined restricting the use of the stronger arm with intensive task-oriented physical therapy led to improved function and skill gained on the weak side compared to standard care, according to preliminary late-breaking science presented today at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.
  
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• Early biomarkers predict infections after breast reconstruction surgery

  06-02-2026 05:17 via news-medical.net
  
  In the U.S., one in eight women will get breast cancer in their lifetime, and about half of them will have mastectomies.
  
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• CIHR Fall 2025 Project Grant Recipients

  04-02-2026 20:38 via med.ubc.ca
  Drs Kristin Campbell and Michael Hunt received CIHR funding through the Fall 2025 Project Grant.
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• Brain network discovery opens new path for Parkinson’s treatment

  04-02-2026 18:14 via news-medical.net
  
  Parkinson's disease, a progressive neurological disorder affecting more than 1 million people in the U.S. and more than 10 million globally, is characterized by debilitating symptoms such as tremors, movement difficulties, sleep disturbances and cognitive impairments.
  
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• Low-intensity pulsed ultrasound shows promise for ovarian function restoration

  03-02-2026 13:42 via news-medical.net
  
  Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. Premature ovarian insufficiency (POI) is a complex endocrine disorder characterized by premature depletion of ovarian follicles, and resulting in ovarian failure and decreased fertility.
  
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• Targeted therapy for the less impaired arm improves movement for stroke survivors

  02-02-2026 18:14 via news-medical.net
  
  Traditional stroke rehabilitation therapy focuses on restoring strength and movement to the more impaired side of the body, but a new randomized clinical trial has revealed that targeted therapy for the less impaired arm significantly improved movement and control for stroke survivors.
  
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• Tufts University School of Medicine launches its Doctor of Physical Therapy programs in Atlanta

  02-02-2026 18:05 via news-medical.net
  
  Tufts University School of Medicine is expanding its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs with the launch of a new location in Atlanta, joining programs in Boston, Phoenix, and Seattle.
  
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• Electromagnetic therapy that stimulates the brain reduces overall disability in stroke survivors

  29-01-2026 17:23 via news-medical.net
  
  A type of therapy that stimulates specific brain pathways with electromagnetic pulses combined with physical therapy significantly reduced overall disability in stroke survivors compared to survivors who received sham (inactive) electromagnetic stimulation combined with physical therapy, according to a preliminary study to be presented at the American Stroke Association's International Stroke Conference 2026.
  
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• Her son’s injury never got its day in vaccine court. Their lawyer is now advising RFK on its overhaul.

  29-01-2026 12:50 via news-medical.net
  
  In 2019, after a routine vaccination, 11-year-old Keithron Thomas felt a sharp pain in his shoulder and down his arm. His mother, Melanie Bostic, thought it would go away after a few days. But days turned to weeks, then months, and years.
  
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• In Memoriam: Dr. Tali Alborz Conine 

  27-01-2026 19:09 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Dr. Tali Alborz Conine passed away on November 28, 2025 The Department of Physical Therapy at the University of British Columbia honours the life and legacy of Dr. Tali Alborz Conine, Professor Emeritus and former Director of the School of Rehabilitation Medicine, which was later renamed the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. Dr. Conine was appointed Professor of Physical Therapy and Director of the School of Rehabilitation Sciences within UBC’s Faculty of Med
  
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• Arthritis significantly restricts employment for millions of American adults

  21-01-2026 07:38 via news-medical.net
  
  According to new research from the University of Delaware, nearly 40% of American adults ages 18 to 64 with arthritis - almost 10 million people - say the medical condition is limiting their ability to work.
  
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• Dr Ashley Dalrymple

  14-01-2026 18:56 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Ashley Dalrymple, BSc, PhDAssistant ProfessorCanada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Spinal Cord Neuromodulation Contact
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  Dr. Dalrymple completed her BSc in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering and her PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, AB, Canada. She completed her first postdoc at the Bionics Ins
  
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• Ashley Dalrymple

  14-01-2026 18:56 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Ashley Dalrymple, BSc, PhDAssistant ProfessorCanada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Spinal Cord NeuromodulationContact
  [email protected]
  Lab information
  Director, NERVES Lab
  Education & TrainingResearchPublicationsOther Professional Activities
  Education & TrainingOpenClose
  Dr. Dalrymple completed her BSc in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering and her PhD in Neuroscience at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, AB, Canada. She completed her first postdoc at the Bionics Institute
  
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• Implanted vagus nerve stimulation device offers lasting relief for severe depression

  14-01-2026 04:07 via news-medical.net
  
  About 20% of U.S. adults experience major depression in their lifetime. For most people, symptoms improve within a few treatment attempts, but up to one-third of patients have treatment-resistant depression, for which standard antidepressant medication or psychotherapy isn't enough.
  
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• Dr Janice Eng appointed as an officer to the Order of Canada

  12-01-2026 17:25 via president.ubc.ca
  Dr Janice Eng has been appointed as an officer to the Order of Canada.The Order of Canada is one of Canada’s highest civilian distinctions. It was created in 1967 to honour people whose service shapes our society, whose innovations ignite our imaginations, and whose compassion unites our communities. 
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• Immune cell atlas may improve survival predictions, guide treatment decisions in multiple myeloma

  09-01-2026 13:30 via news-medical.net
  
  aps the immune cell landscape of bone marrow in patients with multiple myeloma, a rare cancer that develops in the plasma cells of the bone marrow and has no cure.
  
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• Homeless shelters for seniors pop up, catering to older adults’ medical needs

  07-01-2026 13:01 via news-medical.net
  
  Just outside Salt Lake City sits an old, two-story, brick hotel. It's been given new life as a homeless shelter for seniors. The Medically Vulnerable People shelter — or MVP shelter, as it's known — is for people 62 and older or for younger adults with chronic health issues.
  
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• Chronic back pain linked to future sleep problems in older men

  07-01-2026 02:41 via news-medical.net
  
  About half of older men suffer from sleep problems, back pain or both, according to Soomi Lee, associate professor of human development and family studies at Penn State.
  
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• New exercise-sensing pathway offers hope for osteoporosis treatment

  06-01-2026 07:56 via news-medical.net
  
  A research team from the Department of Medicine, School of Clinical Medicine, LKS Faculty of Medicine at the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has uncovered a key biological mechanism that explains how exercise maintain strong bones, paving the way for novel treatments for osteoporosis and bone loss in people who are unable to engage.
  
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• Maintaining a healthy weight may help avoid low back pain

  05-01-2026 18:15 via news-medical.net
  
  Low back pain (LBP) is a prevalent condition associated with disability, work loss and economic burden to healthcare. Significant risk factors include poor sleep, physical and psychological stress, inactivity, advanced age and smoking.
  
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• Brain imaging reveals how stimulant drugs improve performance in ADHD

  27-12-2025 03:49 via news-medical.net
  
  Prescription stimulants, such as Ritalin and Adderall, are widely used to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), including in children.
  
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• Neighborhood disadvantage shapes recovery after hip fracture

  24-12-2025 02:43 via news-medical.net
  
  Older adults who live in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods spend significantly fewer days at home in the year after a fall-related hip fracture than those living in more affluent areas, according to a large national study published today in JAMA Network Open.
  
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• Many women suffer in silence from treatable pelvic floor conditions

  18-12-2025 03:16 via news-medical.net
  
  Many women assume pelvic floor health issues are simply their fate—part of having vaginal deliveries, getting older, gaining weight or entering menopause. Perhaps they have watched their mothers and grandmothers live with symptoms, such as urinary incontinence and pain.
  
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• Year in Review 2025

  16-12-2025 18:09 via physicaltherapy.med.ubc.ca
  Friends and Colleagues,As 2025 comes to a close, the Department of Physical Therapy is winding down our activities for the year and taking a moment to reflect on our successes and the road ahead.  We are partway through the development of our new strategic plan, and the level of engagement from the Department in that activity has been fantastic. I’m excited to see our priorities re-envisioned and mapped out when we launch our new plan in 2026.Although the education sector and provinci
  
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