New UBC research examines how clinicians assess eligibility for Track 2 medical assistance in dying and identifies system-level barriers affecting access and decision-making.

The world’s first dataset aimed at improving the quality of English-to-Malayalam machine translation – a long-overlooked language spoken by more than 38 million people in India – has been developed by researchers at the University of Surrey. 

A new app, called JawSpace®, launches the world’s first digital medical device dedicated to empowering and supporting people living with Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), combining practical self-management guidance together with the latest scientific research from Newcastle University, UK.

Health information in a clear and concise format. That's what the new podcast format ‘Risiko kompakt’ offers. In eight to ten minutes, it provides precise and easy-to-understand explanations of complex issues relating to real and perceived health risks. It is the latest addition to the audio content offered by the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR). While the established ‘Risiko’ podcast takes an informative and entertaining look into various aspects of a topic in a conversational format, the new format focuses on the key aspects of the topic. The most important questions and background information are explained with original sound bites from experts. Always factual and calm – a quick source of information for busy moments or on the go. The first episode deals with the health risks posed by PFAS, so-called ‘forever chemicals’, in frying pans.

The University of Texas at Austin’s McCombs School of Business announced today a $13 million commitment to its Houston constituents over the next decade, as its highly ranked Working Professional MBA Program in Houston relocates from the Texas Medical Center to state-of-the-art facilities near Memorial City.