Year: 2019

Improve care and quality of life for dementia patients, expert panel urges CBC.ca “An expert panel has released a report outlining the best ways to tackle the growing incidence of Alzheimer’s and other forms of […]

Technology could change mental health diagnosis and treatment CBC.ca “Technology could change mental health diagnosis and treatment … A study at the Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University is 92% …” TAGS: technology, mental […]

Uncovering the molecule behind synaptic plasticity McGill Tribune “… Montreal Neurological Institute suggests that netrin proteins may be the key. … “The relatively subtle changes that happen in your brain when you’re …” TAGS: netrin […]

Toronto neuroscientist getting closer to tailored treatments for chronic pain CBC.ca “But new research at the University Health Network’s Krembil Brain Institute is getting closer to giving relief to people like O’Connor, and the more […]

Hamilton Health Sciences takes part in mental-health pilot project Benefits Canada “Hamilton Health Sciences was one of 26 Canadian organizations that participated in a two-year mental-health pilot project that wrapped up in 2018.” TAGS: mental […]

Study links pelvic mesh complications with higher risk of depression and suicide CTV News “A study just released by the Lawson Health Research Institute and Western University shows women who have complications after pelvic mesh […]

Women with pelvic mesh complications at higher risk of depression, suicidal thoughts CTV News “Dr. Blayne Welk, senior author of the study and assistant professor at Western University’s Schulich School of Medicine, says doctors need […]

Sunnybrook using VR to ease ‘misconceptions’ about electroconvulsive therapy CBC.ca “The procedure is also used at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) and Baycrest Health Sciences. It’s considered 60 to 80 per cent […]