This long-haul COVID-19 patient is unlike most. She’s a respiratory scientist studying the condition CBC “A McMaster University researcher with lasting coronavirus symptoms such as brain fog, dizziness and a distorted sense of smell that would lead to …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, respiratory therapy, long-COVID, McMaster University, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Mental health struggles rising over pandemic | 980 CJME 980 CJME “Lee Bourgeault is a Canadian certified counsellor and a therapist with the online therapy unit at the University of Regina.” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, mental health, therapy, University of Regina Dealing with needle pain and fear CIHR “Years of research have led to tried-and-tested techniques to take the pain and stress out of getting a needle. These techniques—which work well for children and adults alike—can help make vaccination a more positive experience.” TAGS: mental health, anxiety, needle pain and fear, CIHR Top Research Stories of 2021 ALS Canada “As identified by the ALS Canada Research Team, here are the most newsworthy research stories of 2021 and a look ahead to 2022 with hope for what is to come.” TAGS: innovative research, ALS, ALS Canada Prominent neuroscientist to advance brain research through new SFU institute Simon Fraser University “Taking brain research in promising new directions is at the heart of a new Simon Fraser University (SFU) research institute, to be led by renowned neuroscientist Randy McIntosh.” TAGS: neuroscience, innovative research, Simon Fraser University Solving the puzzle of cystic fibrosis and its treatments is a Nobel Prize-worthy breakthrough The Conversation “Lap-Chee Tsui, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Laureate 2012. The function of the protein they had uncovered was unknown at that time but there were …” TAGS: cystic fibrosis, innovative research, genetics, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

A clear picture of the cost and efficacy of COVID-19 outpatient treatments | McGill University … McGill University Health Centre “… researchers at the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) compiled the results of clinical trials of all …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, outpatient treatments, RI-MUHC Remdesivir for COVID-19 found to reduce need for mechanical ventilation – Sunnybrook Hospital Sunnybrook Hospital “Study led by researchers at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the … is a Canadian Institutes of Health Research funded substudy of the …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, treatment, ventilation, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre Despite COVID-19, most young Canadian adults aren’t smoking or drinking more – EurekAlert! EurekAlert! “Funding was provided by the Canadian Cancer Society and the Canadian Institutes of Health Research. This study is the first in a series of three …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, substance use and abuse, University of Montreal, Canadian Cancer Society COVID-19 herd immunity not a ‘magic number’ that will end pandemic, Saskatoon virologist says CTV News Saskatoon “VIDO-InterVac research scientist and virologist Angela Rasmussen says there remain people who should get their boosters and vaccines in … TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, herd immunity, public health, VIDO-InterVac Internationally recognized Parkinson’s disease researcher honoured with Achievement Award USask News – University of Saskatchewan “Dr. Ali Rajput, an internationally recognized leader in Parkinson’s disease research from the University of Saskatchewan (USask), was honoured …” TAGS: Parkinson’s disease, innovative research, University of Saskatchewan Surge in cardiac cases due to Monday snow storm has Ottawa heart institute cautioning residents CityNews Ottawa “Ottawa’s record-breaking snowfall has lead to a surge in cardiac patients, says the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.” TAGS: cardiac arrest, risk factor, public health, University of Ottawa Heart Institute

What wastewater can tell us about where Omicron is heading Toronto Star “There are some early signals that Omicron may have plateaued in Toronto and several other cities in Ontario, found in what residents are flushing down the toilet.” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, vaccine, Omicron variant, wastewater, Ryerson University Helping kids deal with the mental burdens of COVID – McGill Reporter McGill Reporter – McGill University “Thanks to funding from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, a McGill Professor and Canada Research Chair in Youth Mental Health and Suicide …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, mental health, children and youth health, McGill University WHL’s vaccine mandate worked perfectly; could that lesson be applied everywhere? | CBC News CBC “Vaccination incentives in sports leagues ‘relevant’. Timothy Caulfield, an author, professor and Canada Research Chair in health law and policy at the …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, vaccine, vaccine hesitancy, University of Manitoba, RI-MUHC Prominent neuroscientist to advance brain research through new SFU institute – SFU News … Simon Fraser University “Taking brain research in promising new directions is at the heart of a new Simon Fraser University (SFU) research institute, to be led by renowned …” TAGS: brain research, mental health, neuroscience, Simon Fraser University Recent snowstorm led to uptick in heart attacks overnight – CTV News Ottawa CTV News Ottawa “The University of Ottawa Heart Institute saw an uptick in heart attack patients Monday night directly related to shovelling snow, …” TAGS: heart attack, cardiac health, The University of Ottawa Heart Institute Vision realized: Pilot project to deliver eye care to Indigenous children – University of Toronto University of Toronto “He and his supervisors – Helen Dimaras, a scientist in the Child Health Evaluative Sciences Program at the SickKids Research Institute and an …” TAGS: eye care, children and youth health, access to care, SickKids Research Institute

Living for the moment: Study points to cognitive differences in people who are vaccine hesitant The National Post “Researchers concluded vaccine hesitancy is associated with being less oriented toward the future, and more likely to choose a smaller reward today than wait for a better one later” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, vaccine, vaccine hesitancy, University of Waterloo, Simon Frasier University Health Canada approves Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral pill Paxlovid – The Globe and Mail The Globe and Mail “Health Canada approved Pfizer’s Paxlovid antiviral pill for treatment in people who have a confirmed COVID-19 infection and have a high risk of …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, antiviral pill, innovative treatment, Pfizer York professor devises anti-mattering scale to measure mental health – Excalibur Excalibur “Diego is a communications student at York University’s Glendon campus. As a Filipino international student, he is deeply passionate about issues …” TAGS: mental health, depression, anxiety, scale, York University News Release – Study brings life-saving diagnostic imaging closer to home for remote … Queen’s University “A new study, being led by Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) and Queen’s University is looking to find answers to that question through the …” TAGS: diagnostic imaging, remote communities, access to care, Kingston Health Sciences Centre, Queen’s University Research will help determine the safety of chronic fluoride exposure in developing brains York University “Emerging research from York University aims to address rising concerns about the safety of early-life exposure to fluoride, and whether chronic exposure to fluoride at current population levels could contribute to lower IQ and behavioural problems in children.” TAGS:  fluoride, developmental health, dental health, York University

More Canadians seeking help for cannabis addictions Canada.Com “Cannabis addiction has been largely downplayed in the past so we went to Centre for Addiction and Mental Health to find out if they are getting …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, mental health, Centre for Addiction and Mental Health COVID-19 pandemic increases youth hospitalizations for eating disorders: USask study … Global News “USask Associate professor of Pediatrics at the University of Saskatchewan Dr. Ayisha Kurji said early diagnosis and treatment improve outcomes, …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, children and youth health, eating disorder, mental health, University of Saskatchewan Nursing and FEAS researchers collaborate to refine front-line healthcare delivery Ryerson University “Modelling the impact of COVID-19 policies and practices to reduce nurse workload and improve patient care” TAGS:  COVID-19, pandemic, nursing, healthcare delivery, Ryerson University Vaccine mandates increased uptake of COVID shots by almost 70%, Canadian study finds … The Kingston Whig Standard “… 66-per-cent surge in new, first-dose vaccinations in Canadian provinces, concluded the research from Simon Fraser University economists.” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, vaccine, public health, Simon Fraser University Psychologist says social media is a contributor to body dissatisfaction | Watch News Videos Online Global News “Dr. Jennifer Mills, a psychologist at York University, who has been researching and publishing studies for the past several years on the perils of …” TAGS: mental health, children and youth health, body dissatisfaction, York University

For people over 50, even ‘mild’ COVID-19 can result in mobility problems – Brighter World Brighter World – McMaster University “A McMaster University study has found that adults over age 50 who experience mild or moderate COVID-19 are at increased risk of worsening mobility …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, variant, moderate COVID-19, mobility, McMaster University Omicron making life difficult for mathematicians trying to track COVID-19 – Yahoo News Canada Yahoo News Canada “… distinct challenges for those who model its impact, says Caroline Colijn, an associate professor of mathematics at Simon Fraser University.” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, public health, York University, Simon Fraser University Health Canada in ‘final stages’ of reviewing Pfizer’s antiviral COVID-19 drug – CTV News CTV News “Health Canada’s chief medical adviser Dr. Supriya Sharma says the agency is working through the final stages of its review of Pfizer’s promising …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, antiviral, innovative treatment, Pfizer Survey reveals the impact of COVID-19 on Manitoba childcare facilities – CTV News Winnipeg CTV News Winnipeg “… therapeutics at the University of Manitoba, launched the survey a week ago and received responses from 332 facilities in Manitoba in 72 hours.” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, childcare, public health, University of Manitoba Hamilton virology lab gets a ‘grasp’ on COVID-19 testing Hamilton Health Sciences “… Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) virology lab is a partnership between Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, virology, public health, Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University $500,000 in federal funding awarded for Canada Research Chair at USask – News … USask News – University of Saskatchewan “A University of Saskatchewan (USask) researcher has been awarded $500000 in funding through the federal government’s Canada Research Chair renewal …” TAGS: funding, innovative research, Canada Research Chair, radioactive pharmaceuticals, University of Saskatchewan Unsure how to help someone struggling with mental health? Try Waypoint’s mental … – Simcoe.com Simcoe.com “The Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is offering virtual mental health first-aid training.” TAGS: mental health, training, Waypoint Centre for Mental Health UHN and U of T receive $24-million federal grant for transplant research – University of Toronto University of Toronto “Researchers at University Health Network (UHN) and the University of Toronto have received $24 million to advance technology to repair and rebuild …” TAGS: transplant, surgery, innovative research, funding, University Health Network

Lawson, Sunnybrook study aims to improve prostate cancer treatments using advanced imaging Global News “Researchers at London’s Lawson Health Research Institute are teaming up with scientists at Toronto’s Sunnybrook Research Institute for a study …” TAGS: prostate cancer, cancer, imaging, medical technology, Sunnybrook Research Institute, Lawson Health Research Institute Canada’s lab professionals get an assist from Hayley Wickenheiser – – The Message The Message “The Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science has partnered with Canadian Olympic hockey star (and doctor) Hayley Wickenheiser on an update …” TAGS: laboratory, healthcare workers, lab professionals, Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science UBC researchers lead $24 million project to treat spinal cord injury UBC News – The University of British Columbia “… a world-leading centre for spinal cord injury research within the UBC faculty of medicine and the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute.” TAGS: spinal cord injury, innovative research, funding, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute Parents urged to screen for diabetes symptoms after link found to COVID infections in kids … Canada.Com “Diabetes Canada estimates that about 28,000 young people between the ages of 1 and 19 are living with type 1 diabetes and about 2,000 have type 2.” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, diabetes, children and youth health, Diabetes Canada Creating a personalized map for people with stroke – Hamilton Health Sciences Hamilton Health Sciences “It was unnerving and scary.” During his recovery, Dayler participated in the outpatient stroke rehabilitation program at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) …” TAGS: stroke, mental health, brain health, rehabilitation, Hamilton Heath Sciences Online weight-management sessions offered by AHS | Hanna Herald Hanna Herald “Looking for a way to lose those COVID induced pounds? Alberta Health Services has you covered with online weight-management sessions.” TAGS: weigh-management, access to care, online tools, Alberta Health Services Wearable sweat sensors can help assess an individual’s health – News Medical News Medical “Woo Soo Kim, Researcher, Simon Fraser University. While there is a growing range of low-cost wearable sensors that can collect and analyze sweat …” TAGS: medical technology, sweat sensor, Simon Fraser University McMaster University in Hamilton receives $100,000 for enhanced student mental health supports Insauga.com “McMaster University in Hamilton received $100,000 to increase mental health supports for its students. With the funds from Bell Let’s Talk, …” TAGS: mental health, funding, mental health supports, McMaster University