Government of Canada Announces New Framework for Diabetes in Canada Newswire.CA “Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, tabled the first of its kind, Framework for Diabetes in Canada. The Framework provides common policy direction to help align efforts and to support improved access prevention and treatment for all types of diabetes to ensure better health outcomes.” TAGS: diabetes, Minister of Health, Diabetes Canada, JDRF Canada Krembil Brain Institute researchers identify new model of Alzheimer’s as an autoimmune disease UHN “Scientists at the Krembil Brain Institute, part of the University Health Network, have proposed a new mechanistic model (AD2) for Alzheimer’s, looking at it not as a brain disease, but as a chronic autoimmune condition that attacks the brain.” TAGS: Alzheimer’s, dementia, Krembil Brain Institute, University Health Network The painful truth about arthritis The Daily Scan “Arthritis can affect anyone, of any age, but is most common in adults older than 65 years of age. By 2040, the incidence of arthritis is estimated to increase to one in four Canadians.” TAGS: pain management, Providence Health Care, Arthritis Society of Canada Prairie kids dropped more physical activity during COVID pandemic paNOW “… in Regina and spent the first few years of his life in Saskatchewan but is now a research fellow at Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario.” TAGS: pediatric health, Canadian research, Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario The Royal’s Leaders for Mental Health Breakfast raises more than $400K Ottawa Business Journal “The Royal Ottawa Foundation reported that more than $400,000 was raised from the breakfast for life-saving mental health research, with more donations still coming in.” TAGS: mental health, fundraising, medical advances, The Royal Green light therapy for osteoarthritis pain relief Arthritis Society “Pain is often invisible – but its impact can be devastating. Almost two-thirds of people living with osteoarthritis report they don’t experience adequate pain relief.” TAGS: osteoarthritis, preclinical trial, pain management, Arthritis Society of Canada Upcoming Clinical Trials Day | Fredericton | Nov 14 New Brunswick Health Research Foundation “Clinical Trials Day 2022 is an opportunity for health sector stakeholders to engage and learn about Clinical Trials happening here at home in Atlantic Canada. The day will highlight what it means to patients, clinicians, industry and government to have a strong Clinical Trials ecosystem and what it can mean for access to care and the economy in Atlantic Canada.”  

Brain drain: The connection between poor sleep and mild cognitive impairment VCHRI “Increased connectivity in parts of the brains of older adults with possible mild cognitive impairment could be an underlying mechanism of poor sleep.” TAGS: cognitive impairment, sleep, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute New research will help personalize cardiac prevention therapies in the future Sunnybrook “Assessing risk for future heart disease or stroke is a routine part of every Canadian’s annual physical, but research suggests that the assessment score substantially overestimates risk.” TAGS: heart disease, cardiovascular health, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Researchers set to break new ground on ‘untapped’, alternative brain imaging technique Western News “A new research group is paving Western’s way into a domain with potentially life-changing implications for our access to brain scanning technology.” TAGS: neuroimaging, brain scanning, innovative research, Western University Long COVID patients show signs of autoimmune disease a year after infection Providence Research “Blood samples from patients with long COVID who are still suffering from fatigue and shortness of breath after a year show signs of autoimmune disease, according to a study …” TAGS: COVID, autoimmune disease, McMaster University, Providence Research Canadian Celiac Association Launches Newly Diagnosed Pathway CCA “The Canadian Celiac Association is proud to announce the launch of a first-of-its-kind program for people in Canada newly diagnosed with celiac disease or a gluten-related disorder.” TAGS: celiac disease, patient care, Canadian Celiac Association Major donation brings hope to people living with schizophrenia The Royal “A transformational $2.5 million gift of philanthropic support will help an additional 1,000 people in Eastern Ontario who live with psychosis, a common symptom of schizophrenia spectrum disorders.” TAGS: schizophrenia spectrum disorders, psychosis, mental health, The Royal

‘Data at their fingertips’: The Ottawa Hospital pioneers advanced big-data analytics to improve patient care The Globe and Mail “Delivering it in a way that is safe and appropriate for patients – as well as effective and useful for workers in the health system – is especially critical.” TAGS: health-care data management, patient care, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Ask an expert: How can I improve my health after a stroke? VCHRI “Our research expert explains how to strengthen the brain-body connection to build physical and cognitive fitness.” TAGS: stroke recovery, physical therapy, occupational therapy, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute New frontiers in breast cancer research Schulich UWO “Alison Allan, PhD, leads a team of researchers in studying metastasis, a leading cause of death and the greatest unsolved issue for cancer patients …” TAGS: cancer research, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, University of Western Ontario Ambient noise associated with increased risk of stroke UdeM Nouvelles “A study supervised by Audrey Smargiassi of UdeM has found that environmental noise is associated with increased risk of stroke among people aged 45 and over in the Montreal area.” TAGS: ischemic stroke, cardiovascular health, University of Montreal Why suicide prevention support is crucial for people with fetal alcohol spectrum disorder The Conversation “Fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD) is a lifelong disability that affects the brain and body of people prenatally exposed to alcohol. New research is backing concerns raised by the FASD community about the high rates of suicidality among people with FASD.” TAGS: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, death by suicide, CanFASD JDRF Canada and Stem Cell Network announce the first recipient of the J. Andrew McKee Fellowship in Type 1 Diabetes HRI Portal “Canada’s Stem Cell Network and JDRF Canada are pleased to announce Dr. Karoliina Tuomela as the inaugural J. Andrew McKee Fellow in Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).” TAGS: diabetes, innovative research Stem Cell Network, JDRF Canada

Time to diagnosis for malignant central nervous system tumours does not determine survival BC Children’s Hospital “The question prompted Dr. Cheng to collaborate with colleagues at BC Children’s, investigators Dr. Ran Goldman and Dr. D. Douglas Cochrane, on research to improve early detection of pediatric central nervous system tumours.” TAGS: pediatric health, cancer, IWK Health Centre, Provincial Health Services Authority Three COVID-19 vaccine doses significantly reduced infection, severe outcomes in organ transplant recipients OHRI Newsroom “Our findings suggest there is urgent need to encourage vaccine uptake among this immunocompromised population …” TAGS: immune response, organ transplanting, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute Alberta announces combined $187 million in addictions and homelessness funding Yahoo News Canada “The funding for Edmonton and Calgary will go toward increasing treatment spaces while expanding addiction services, with $70 million earmarked for capital spending and $54 million to assist operations..” TAGS: substance use and addiction, mental health services, Alberta Health Services VIDO researchers go after untreatable condition SaskToday.ca “This prion-like mechanism is now known to be responsible for other human neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s. And the quest for a cure recently got a boost.” TAGS: prion diseases, neurodegenerative diseases, Vaccine and Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for the Cure Unites Canadians to Raise Over $13 Million Newswire.CA “Today, more than 45000 participants and volunteers in 53 communities nationwide came together at the Canadian Cancer Society CIBC Run for …” TAGS: cancer research, fundraising, Canadian Cancer Society Inside ERs at a breaking point, staff provide care while juggling shortages and closures CBC “Ongoing and widespread staffing shortages in health care mean even a large urban hospital like Kingston is affected.” TAGS: emergency medicine, pandemic, staffing shortages, Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Moving beyond a single target – Lung cancer modelling UHN “Our findings show that laboratory models not only closely reflect non-small cell lung cancer in patients, but they can also be used to provide new insight into treatment outcomes …” TAGS: lung cancer, SickKids Research Institute, Canadian Cancer Society, University Health Network Well-oiled cancer care ‘machine’ gives Hamilton man quality of life Hamilton Health Sciences “JHCC is the only hospital in the region where patients can be treated for all forms of cancer, and is a designated leader in the provincial cancer system in a number of highly specialized cancers.” TAGS: cancer, palliative care, Hamilton Health Sciences Canadian biotech industry recognizes top performers BIOTECanada “BIOTECanada is pleased to announce the 2022 winners in four BIOTECanada Gold Leaf Award categories …” TAGS: biotech innovation, entrepreneurship, BIOTECanada Apathy and Agitation in Alzheimer’s Sunnybrook “It’s estimated more than 600,000 people in Canada are living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. By 2050, that number is expected to rise to more than 1.7 million, according to the Alzheimer Society of Canada.” TAGS: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre MS stem cell transplant gives priceless second chance The Ottawa Hospital Foundation “Today, thanks to a life-changing stem cell transplant at The Ottawa Hospital, she has a whole new perspective on the possibilities that lie ahead for her.” TAGS: multiple sclerosis, stem cell transplant, Ottawa Hospital New FASD Resource for Substance Use and Addictions Professionals CanFASD “We published a guide for addictions professionals with evidence-based practices to support people with FASD who are in treatment for substance use.” TAGS: Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, addiction and substance use, CanFASD Inflammatory bowel disease researchers from across the country receive vital funding that supports projects investigating Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis Crohn’s and Colitis Canada “… Crohn’s and Colitis Canada is pleased to award a total of $3.15 million in new research grants through its Grants-in-Aid of Research competition to eleven principal investigators and their teams.” TAGS: inflammatory bowel disease, grants, chronic disease, Crohn’s and Colitis Canada

Honouring the Newest Icons in Canadian Health Leadership: The Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Announces the 2023 Inductees HRI Portal “Cynthia Forbes, MD, chair of the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF), announced today that the following have been selected for induction into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame …” TAGS: Canadian research, education programs and awards, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame New imaging method for measuring lung damage in the small airways TMU News “TMU student wins a national competition in medical physics for her research in computed tomography (CT) texture-based radiomics …” TAGS: innovative research, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), Toronto Metropolitan University From scientific curiosity to a breakthrough ALS research discovery ALS Canada “… we now know that there is significance to this research that other scientists had once dismissed. We have proven these tiny nerve junctions don’t simply die when people develop ALS, which is what scientists believed before.” TAGS: Canadian research, grants, ALS Canada, Université de Montréal Marijuana as medicine for kids with cancer: An emerging field of desperately-needed research BC Children’s Hospital RI “Parents want to know how to help their kids manage symptoms from harsh cancer treatments, and sometimes they want to learn more about potential anti-cancer effects for the most difficult to treat cancers.” TAGS: medical marijuana, oncology, pediatric health, Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) A push for awareness of an incurable blood cancer CTV News Montreal “Michelle Oana with Myeloma Canada gives insight on the incurable blood cancer affecting people around the world.” TAGS: blood cancer, fundraising, Myeloma Canada Penetanguishene’s Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care expands access to … – Simcoe.com Simcoe.com “Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is expanding the availability of a therapy used to treat severe forms of depression and bipolar disorder.” TAGS: electroconvulsive therapy, severe depression, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care

Annual Competition for Research Grants – The Cancer Research Society Awards 90 new grants to outsmart cancer, totalling $10.8 million CRS/SRC “It is an all-time record for the organization for a second year in a row. The grants are awarded to some of the most promising cancer research projects in Canada.” TAGS: cancer research, innovative research, grants, Cancer Research Society Leveraging collaboration between all partners to improve Canada’s pandemic preparedness The Hill Times “Pandemic preparedness needs to evolve towards a culture of collaboration honed over time to facilitate an optimal and coordinated response to future pandemics and emerging health threats. COVID-19 taught the ecosystem to work together through crisis.” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic preparedness, Université de Montréal Advancing care for burn patients Queen’s University “New research finds that glutamine, previously thought to help with burn injuries, does not improve patients’ time to discharge from hospital.” TAGS: traumatic injuries, burn patients, Canadian research, Queen’s University Natural medicine – Memorial researchers endorse Canada’s first nature prescription program Mun Gazette “The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) recently launched PaRx, a national nature prescription program, in Newfoundland and Labrador.” TAGS: personal healthcare, Canadian research, Memorial University Unique Hands-on Training Program in Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Expanding Across Canada HRI Portal “Mitacs, in partnership with BioCanRx, has developed CanPRIME 2.0 — a national, first-of-its-kind initiative that will enable standardized, hands-on training to work in a biomanufacturing environment.” TAGS: biomanufacturing, CanPRIME, Mitacs, BioCanRx Toronto researchers make first-in-world discovery in fight against Parkinson’s Timmins Press “Focused ultrasound is a less invasive, targeted approach that could change the way brain disorders are treated in the future.” TAGS: Parkinson’s disease, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre, University Health Network Upcoming New micro-credential: Project Management for Biomedical Device Development University of Victoria “Acquire knowledge and skills in the practical aspects of biomedical device development. Gain industry-relevant training in project planning and economic management, intellectual property and regulatory frameworks, and effective and inclusive communication.”