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2021 News
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February 25, 2021
February 25, 2021
Current overdose prevention efforts aren’t enough to support those most at risk of fatal overdose, people who inject drugs alone, according to a new Simon Fraser University-led study published recently.
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February 23, 2021
February 23, 2021
For FHS professor Scott Lear, mobilizing knowledge is an integral part of helping people adopt healthier lifestyles, particularly increasing physical activity.
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February 19, 2021
February 19, 2021
A new study published in The British Medical Journal by researchers including FHS professor Scott Lear found consuming a high number of refined grains is associated with a higher risk of major cardiovascular disease, stroke and death.
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February 12, 2021
February 12, 2021
FHS PhD student Md Rashedul Hoque and professor Hui Xie’s study calls attention to the need for improved strategies to boost antimalarial adherence among patients to increase survival and prevent premature death.
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January 21, 2021
January 21, 2021
The SHIFT Consulting team, consisting of an MPH student and four alumni, successfully defended their title as North American Champion, and won the bronze medal at the 2020 World Evaluation Case Competition.
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January 18, 2021
January 18, 2021
FHS professor Maya Gislason has received a MSFHR 2020 Scholar Award to help her research the effects of climate change on children’s health.
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January 14, 2021
January 14, 2021
Challis has illuminated the role of fetal development in onset of disease, advocated for enhanced collaboration and funding in health sciences research and mentored generations of researchers and contributors.
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January 11, 2021
January 11, 2021
FHS professor Travis Salway and his collaborators surveyed and interviewed over 9,000 LGBTQ2+ individuals, finding 1 in 10 had experienced so-called “conversion therapy”. The team is using their data to advocate for legislation, education, and supports to address ongoing conversion therapy in Canada.
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