COVID-19 hospitalizations among Canada’s children remain low despite Delta surge – Global News Globalnews.ca “… a pediatric infectious disease specialist and medical microbiologist at the Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre.” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, children and youth health, Delta variant, McGill University Health Centre CAMH Now Has A COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic For People With Needle Fear & Medical Anxiety Narcity “If the thought of syringes makes you squirm and is keeping you from getting your doses, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) is hosting two …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, vaccination, needle phobia, anxiety, CAMH Canadian children 5 to 11 could become eligible for COVID-19 vaccine next month – The … The Globe and Mail “… and older who receive an mRNA vaccine for COVID-19, according to Isaac Bogoch, an infectious diseases physician at Toronto’s University Health Network.” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, vaccine, pediatric health, CHEO, UHN, Pfizer Canada USask research aims to improve CPR and patient outcomes – News – University of Saskatchewan USask News “This is the first research to demonstrate the effects of chest compression location on the amount of blood flow to the brain. “If performing chest compressions …” TAGS: CPR, patient outcomes, chest compressions, University of Saskatchewan SickKids announces $50M donation to support brain and mental health initiatives | CP24.com CP24 Toronto’s Breaking News “The foundation for the Toronto Hospital for Sick Children says a $50 million donation will further research and treatment in the field of …” TAGS: mental health, brain health, neuroscience, funding, research, SickKids New screening program helps identify chronic diseases in Indigenous children who live … – Sudbury Sudbury.com “Study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) examines … Based Screening to Improve Kidney Health and Prevent Dialysis project was a …” TAGS: chronic diseases, screening program, community health, Indigenous health, pediatric health

Scientists studying whether it’s possible to grow, eat mRNA vaccines | CTV News CTV News “Testing of the vaccine has already begun as part of a partnership with The Ottawa Hospital. The mRNA technology used in some conventional COVID-19 …” TAGS: mRNA, vaccines, innovative research, alternative vaccine delivery, The Ottawa Hospital Awareness and Proper Support Can Help People with FASD Flourish Health Insight “A national strategy on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder would improve prevention, diagnosis, and support for patients and families.” TAGS: FASD, developmental health, children and youth health, diagnosis, CanFASD Analysis of clinical trial results reveals diabetes drug protects and improves kidney function Research at UHN “Research findings from the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute reveal the long-term effects on the kidneys of the recently approved type 2 diabetes drug ertugliflozin.” TAGS: clinical trial, diabetes, drug, kidney function, University Health Network A new calculator can determine the risk of experiencing symptoms of a concussion months later Research at UHN “A team from UHN has identified factors that can help predict the risk that someone who gets a concussion will continue to experience symptoms months later.” TAGS: concussion, traumatic brain injury, symptom management, University Health Network Drug-checking innovation wins $1-million prize Ryerson University “Funds support Ryerson student startup that helps prevent overdoses at harm-reduction sites” TAGS: innovation, drugs, overdoses prevention, harm-reduction sites, Ryerson University New screening program helps identify chronic diseases in Indigenous children who live … – Sudbury Sudbury.com “Substantial health disparities exist between Indigenous and non-Indigenous people in Canada. The prevalence of diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) among …” TAGS: Indigenous health, community health, chronic disease, children’s health, Cancer treatments and hearing loss: What’s the connection? Healthy Hearing “If you have a form of cancer that requires surgery in the brain, ear, or auditory nerve, hearing problems could occur, according to the Canadian Cancer Society …” TAGS: cancer, hearing loss, treatment options, Canadian Cancer Society

Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines get full Health Canada approval — and new names … Globalnews.ca “The United States granted Pfizer’s jab full FDA approval on Aug. 23, just weeks before full approval was granted in Canada. Pfizer executives said the …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, vaccination, Health Canada An Origami 3D-Printed Ventilation System to Fight COVID-19 – 3Dnatives 3Dnatives “At Simon Fraser University in Canada, a team of researchers led by Professor Kim Woo Soo developed a 3D-printed ventilation system to fight …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, medical technology, ventilation, Simon Fraser University Coronavirus: Sudbury ER physician details challenges of delivering care during COVID-19 … CTV Toronto “He said staff at Health Sciences North had to learn as they went along, since there was no playbook on how to provide care in an emergency room …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, emergency medicine, Health Sciences North ‘Teenagers especially are very vulnerable’: Youth mental health issues on the rise in north Simcoe simcoe.com “The Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care in Penetanguishene is also able to help. In April 2020, the Family, Child and Youth Mental Health …” TAGS: mental health, youth health, COVID-19, pandemic, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care Knowing the issues that matter to the ALS Community: ALS Election Commitments ALS Canada “The 2021 federal election is wrapping up in less than a week! With Election Day scheduled for Monday, September 20, 2021, now more than ever, it’s important to know the issues that matter to you before you cast your vote.” TAGS: ALS, community health, Canadian politics John Muscedere: Canadians want government action to protect aging loved ones The Province “Over 90 per cent of Canadians believe it is important that Canada do a better job at helping people over 65 remain healthy and independent as they age, a new survey commissioned by the Canadian Frailty Network and conducted by Nanos Research has found.” TAGS: aging population, geriatric health, frailty What is blood cancer? Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre “Dr. Rena Buckstein, head of Sunnybrook’s hematology site group at Odette Cancer Centre, answers a few questions about blood cancers and conditions – called “complex malignant hematology”.” TAGS: cancer, blood cancer, hematology, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Saskatchewan research group’s COVID-19 vaccine moves to Phase 2 clinical trials | Globalnews.ca Globalnews.ca “Saskatchewan research group’s COVID-19 vaccine moves to Phase 2 clinical trials … The Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization, known as VIDO, at …” TAGS: COVID-19, vaccination, pandemic, clinical trials, VIDO-InterVac, University of Saskatchewan SFU study finds older adults have weaker immune responses from COVID-19 vaccine Simon Fraser University News “… by Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) professors Dr. Mark Brockman and Dr. Zabrina Brumme, as well as Dr. Marc Romney of Providence Health Care.” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, immune response, vaccine, Simon Fraser University Mental health supports needed for pregnant individuals during COVID-19 pandemic, study … Globalnews.ca “A new study led by clinicians at Unity Health Toronto found 69 per cent of … the impetus behind the study,” explained Women’s College Hospital …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, mental health, women’s health, pregnancy, Women’s College Hospital More than 150000 people in Canada experience ‘long COVID’ symptoms, report estimates – CBC.ca CBC.ca “More research is needed to understand the so-called “long COVID” condition and the burden it poses on the health-care system, a science advisory group …” TAGS: COVID-19, long-COVID, innovative research, pandemic, public health Pandemic negatively affects mental health of introverts, U of A study finds – CBC.ca CBC.ca “She said her research could be beneficial for public health services, in providing the right tools and services for people dealing with mental …” TAGS: pandemic, mental health, COVID-19, community health, public health services Early-career health researchers and trainees supported by MSFHR awards UBC Faculty of Medicine “A number of researchers and trainees at UBC received funding from the Michael Smith Foundation for Health Research Scholar and Research Trainee …” TAGS: early career researchers, research and innovation, Michael Smith Foundation Coverage for diabetes equipment for young people in Manitoba to begin this fall – CBC.ca CBC.ca “… insulin pumps can cost between $6,000 to $7,000, while advanced glucose monitors can cost $3,000 to $6,000 per year, Diabetes Canada says.” TAGS: diabetes, children and youth health, glucose monitors, Diabetes Canada

Mental health supports needed for pregnant individuals during COVID-19 pandemic, study … Globalnews.ca “A new study led by clinicians at Unity Health Toronto found 69 per cent of people pregnant during the COVID-19 pandemic experienced moderate to …” TAGS: mental health, women’s health, pandemic, COVID-19, pregnancy, Women’s College Hospital RI University of Saskatchewan to Advance Ovarian Cancer Tumor Bank, Genetic Test With … Precision Oncology News “The government of Saskatchewan provided the funds through Ovarian Cancer Canada’s OvCAN research initiative. The project, led by Laura Hopkins, …” TAGS: cancer, ovarian cancer, women’s health, genetics, genetic testing, Ovarian Cancer Canada, University of Saskatchewan Combo therapy cuts risk of heart attacks and strokes in half, research shows McMaster University “A combination therapy of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure medications can cut the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) in half.” TAGS: stroke, heart attack, prevention, blood pressure, medication, McMaster University A conversation with Dr. Kirsty Boyd OH Foundation “The Ottawa Hospital’s Plastic Surgery Program Director Dr. Kirsty Boyd knows how varied plastic surgery can be, and that’s part of what initially drew her to it. Read on to learn more about why she chose plastics, some of her most complex cases, and what she’s excited about in her field.” TAGS: surgery, plastic surgery, nerve transplant, complex care, The Ottawa Hospital Aging with grace and independence HRI Portal “The majority of aging Canadians want to age at home, but the future of health and home care requires a deep understanding of the current challenges and a strong will to address them. As a hospital, long-term care provider, and research institute, the Bruyère ecosystem has unique insights to help realize these goals.” TAGS: aging population, geriatric health, Bruyère From surgery to discovery: innovative tissue collection process to fuel breakthroughs Ottawa Hospital “The Ottawa Hospital’s Global Tissue Consenting and Collecting Program (GTC) is designed to ensure that all patients are given the opportunity to participate in research, while helping our scientists access human tissue samples that are critical to making new discoveries.” TAGS: surgery, tissue collection, collaboration, innovative research, The Ottawa Hospital Chemotherapy drug puts young children with cancer at high risk of hearing loss UBC “A chemotherapy drug known to cause hearing loss in children is more likely to do so the earlier in life children receive it, new UBC research has found.” TAGS: chemotherapy, cancer, innovative treatment, hearing loss

Dementia research is saving lives today. | CAMH CAMH “Making old brain cells young again. Memory loss is associated with aging, but it is also common in most mental illnesses, including depression.” TAGS: dementia, mental health, brain health, memory loss, CAMH VCH recognized for community engagement about the need for translation and … Vancouver Coastal Health “… Community Engagement Leader at Vancouver Coastal Health. “Early engagement ensured that research methods were appropriate for the communities …” TAGS: community health, medical information, public health, Vancouver Coastal Health Online talk therapy can help mothers with postpartum depression McMaster University “A one-day online therapy session can help treat postpartum depression (PPD), says a study led by McMaster University scientists.” TAGS: mental health, therapy, virtual healthcare, women’s health, depression, McMaster University Research looking for new ways to prevent, treat postpartum depression – CTV Your Morning “Your Morning is launching a new series with the team at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) to take a closer look at mental health …” TAGS: mental health, depression, postpartum, women’s health, CAMH Biomanufacturing partnership boosts Canada’s life-saving treatment and vaccine capacity OHRI “As Canada seeks to rebuild its biomanufacturing sector and support made-in-Canada solutions to global health challenges, The Ottawa Hospital, the University of Alberta and BioCanRx have collaborated to create Canada’s first full-service, end-to-end biomanufacturing solution for academic and industrial clients.” TAGS: biomanufacturing, innovation, The Ottawa Hospital, BioCanRx Time to go on offence with Canada’s bio-manufacturing strategy Hill Times “To ensure we do not experience the same issues in the future around emerging technology platforms, we need to transition from a pandemic focus and execute on a robust manufacturing strategy that leverages Canadian strengths for meaningful benefit to Canada and measurable global leadership.” TAGS: biomanufacturing, innovative research, healthcare U of T researchers to study effects of genetic variation on health – University of Toronto News@UofT “Scientists at the University of Toronto’s Donnelly Centre for Cellular and Biomedical Research have received $1.9 million to shed light on how …” TAGS: genetic variation, genetic health, innovative research, determinants of health

Canada’s life sciences sector: its time has come – The Hill Times The Hill Times “It’s not only good for the economy: study after study has shown that the best health care is based on a culture of enquiry and research, …” TAGS: life sciences sector, health, healthcare, Canadian politics No ‘silver bullet’ to address biotech talent shortage, says BIOTECanada president – The Hill Times The Hill Times “Mr. Casey said that BIOTECanada has begun discussions with its members, including AbCellera, Repare, and BioTalent Canada, to identify the challenges …” TAGS: biotech, innovative research, healthcare, BIOTECanada Biomanufacturing partnership boosts Canada’s life-saving treatment and vaccine capacity HRI Portal “The Ottawa Hospital, the University of Alberta and BioCanRx collaborate to manufacture vaccines, gene therapies, cell therapies and more…” TAGS: biomanufacturing, innovative research, gene therapy, vaccine development, the Ottawa Hospital, BioCanRx The time for older adults is now: Research and innovation in brain health and aging is key HRI Portal “Research from Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute (RRI) and elsewhere has found both direct and indirect impacts of COVID-19 on the brain, which may lead to an increase in the incidence of dementia for many years to come. Increased funding for research and innovation is crucial to tackle this imminent challenge…” TAGS: innovative research, healthy aging, brain health, Baycrest Ottawa Heart Institute working to raise awareness for women’s heart health with Jump In For … The Fulcrum “Coutinho is chair of the Heart Institute’s Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre, head of prevention and rehabilitation at the University of Ottawa …” TAGS: heart health, women’s health, fundraising, Ottawa Heart Institute Manitobans raise about $25000 for research into a rare form of blood cancer – CBC.ca CBC.ca “About nine Canadians are diagnosed with multiple myeloma every day.” TAGS: blood cancer, multiple myeloma, cancer research, rare disease, Myeloma Canada