U of S research team shedding light on potential new Alzheimer’s drugs
Globalnews.ca
“‘The idea behind these drugs is that they would target those metals in areas of the brain,’ the University of Saskatchewan Chemistry PhD student said.”
TAGS: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, aging population
Life-changing surgery helps woman with rare form of tinnitus
CTV News
“Miller was assessed by doctors at the University Health Network’s Centre for Advanced Hearing and Balance Testing clinic. There, doctors used …”
TAGS: tinnitus, hearing and balance, specialized treatment
CAMH releases workplace mental-health guide
Benefits Canada
“The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has released a guide advising companies on how they can support employees facing mental-health …”
TAGS: mental health, wellness, community health
Higher education: McMaster partners with Ont. company to research dissolvable oral strips
The GrowthOp
“The Ontario-based company has partnered with McMaster University — and secured a $540,000 grant from the Canadian government — to advance …”
TAGS: oral strip, medication delivery, cannabis
Can lithium halt progression of Alzheimer’s disease?
McGill Newsroom
“There remains a controversy in scientific circles today regarding the value of lithium therapy in treating Alzheimer’s disease. Much of this stems from …”
TAGS: Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, aging population
Living near traffic corridors linked to risk of MS, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s disease: UBC study
CBC.ca
“Researchers at the University of British Columbia have found that living near major roads or highways is linked to an increased risk of neurological …”
TAGS: community health, urban living, wellness, risk factors
‘Dead people don’t recover’: UBC professor’s biometric opioid dispenser tackles unsafe drug …
Ubyssey Online
“Walking along a wall lined with photos of Downtown Eastside (DTES) community members and their dogs, Kevin sidestepped an interview to reach …”
TAGS: opioid crisis, mental health, addiction