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Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they’re usually not needed
More than two-thirds of U.S. children and teens who saw a doctor for pink eye left with a prescription for antibiotic eye drops, new research has found.
Research gives more reassurance that milk pasteurization kills bird flu, officials say
When the bird flu known as H5N1 was first detected in U.S. dairy cows earlier this year, there were no studies of whether heat treatment killed the virus in cows milk.

Tirzepatide may help patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity

Two double-blind, randomized controlled trials show positive effects of tirzepatide, with or without concomitant use of positive airway pressure therapy.
UBC researchers create oral insulin drops for diabetes

The needle-free alternative is a mixture of insulin and a cell-penetrating peptide that's absorbed into the body after being put under the tongue.
Major weight loss doesn’t do much to ease gout in patients with obesity: study

Current guidelines recommend weight loss to help manage gout, but a clinical trial conducted in Denmark brings that advice into question.
Northern Ontario School of Medicine University appoints new president, CEO

Family physician will take the leadership role.
PTSA reps explore solutions to workforce challenges

Forum encourages participants to find solutions in attracting and retaining workforce.
Krill oil supplementation is ineffective for osteoarthritis knee pain

A 26-week placebo-controlled study showed no benefit of krill oil in people with knee osteoarthritis who have significant knee pain and effusion-synovitis.
Indigenous voices helping to transform the culture of medicine: UBC’s Indigenous Speaker Series

The series has thousands of viewers.
Millions take antidepressants for chronic pain—but there’s little evidence the most commonly prescribed drugs work

Our review of studies investigating the effectiveness of antidepressants at treating chronic pain found that there is only evidence for one drug.

Most kids get antibiotics for pink eye, study shows. Experts say they’re usually not needed

Research gives more reassurance that milk pasteurization kills bird flu, officials say

Tirzepatide may help patients with obstructive sleep apnea and obesity

UBC researchers create oral insulin drops for diabetes

Major weight loss doesn’t do much to ease gout in patients with obesity: study

Northern Ontario School of Medicine University appoints new president, CEO

PTSA reps explore solutions to workforce challenges

Krill oil supplementation is ineffective for osteoarthritis knee pain

Indigenous voices helping to transform the culture of medicine: UBC’s Indigenous Speaker Series

Millions take antidepressants for chronic pain—but there’s little evidence the most commonly prescribed drugs work