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New diagnostic device provides 20-minute blood test results
University of Waterloo
“Today, the desktop computer-sized blood diagnostics device can run comprehensive tests on comparatively small blood samples — in 20 minutes.”
TAGS: lab testing, innovative research, University of Waterloo
Is too much screen time harming children? Western study finds link to anxiety, depression
CBC
“This is a public health issue that not many people are aware of. … Emma Duerden is the Canada Research Chair in Neuroscience and Learning …”
TAGS: mental health, pediatric health, neuroscience, Western University
Study: Many older Canadians don’t always fill new prescriptions
Sudbury.com
“Study showed that roughly one in six of new prescriptions were not being filled … Women’s College Research Institute at Women’s College Hospital, Toronto.”
TAGS: prescriptions, health care system, Women’s College Research Institute, Women’s College Hospital, University of British Columbia
Non-invasive brain stimulation provides promise for treatment of depression, anxiety
The Montrealer
“… Raija has been under the care of a psychiatrist at the Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (The Royal). While lithium and other drugs provided some relief over the years, life became especially dark during the lengthy Covid-19 pandemic.”
TAGS: mental health, depression, patient perspective, Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre (The Royal)
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