It’s never too late to get the vaccine for HPV, the virus that can lead to cervical and other cancers
The Globe and Mail
“[…] Durand, a gynaecologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto. […] says Marc Steben, chair of the Canadian Network on HPV Prevention.”
TAGS: HPC, sexual health, cancer, vaccines
McMaster discovers cannabis compound may be weapon in fighting superbugs
The GrowthOp
“Microbiologists from Hamilton, Ont.’s McMaster University explored the potential antibiotic properties of five cannabis-derived compounds.”
TAGS: cannabis research, superbugs, antibiotics
Do our brains and guts talk to each other? Exploring the signals between the major control centres of our bodies
Explore UCalgary
“We think most of our bodies’ directives come from our brains, but research shows more and more that much of what happens in the body is driven by what’s going on in the gut”
TAGS: mental health, gut health, microbiome
Leadership in Refugee Health Research
Women’s College Research Institute
“This research program has not only led to quality improvements at Crossroads but has helped to enhance medical and research education across the country. The team has shared their initial findings with researchers and clinicians at major conferences, generating greater understanding of the unique needs of this patient population.”
TAGS: refugee health, community health
Heavy snow can put your heart health at risk: Heart and Stroke
Globalnews.ca
“According to Heart and Stroke’s statistics, two-thirds of clinical research on heart-related issues is centred around men, despite the fact that 45 per cent […]”
TAGS: heart health, stroke, risk factors
Scurvy is still a thing in Canada
Brighter World
“McMaster University researchers surveyed the data of patients of Hamilton’s two hospital systems over nine years and found 52 with low Vitamin C levels. This included 13 patients who could be diagnosed as having scurvy, and an additional 39 who tested positive for scurvy but did not have documented symptoms.”
TAGS: scurvy, vitamin deficiency, comorbid disorders
Revealing novel molecular subtypes of pancreatic cancer
UHN
“Princess Margaret Cancer Centre scientists have identified a specific genetic alteration which drives a very aggressive subtype of pancreatic cancer, paving the way for the development of more precise, targeted treatments in the future.”
TAGS: pancreatic cancer, cancer research, genetic analysis
Good nutrition means longer life says Canadian study
CBC.ca
“A study published Monday in the Canadian Medical Association Journal […] Statistics Canada and the Canadian Community Health Survey estimate […]”
TAGS: nutrition, longevity, at-risk populations
Boys and young men more likely to die than girls and young women, study finds
CBC.ca
“A new Canadian study shows boys and young men are more likely to die than […] The study, published this month in the Journal of Epidemiology and […] In any case, the study shows more mental health supports are needed for […] He said more research is also needed on poisonings and overdoses and […]”
TAGS: children and youth health, risky behaviour, mental health