June

Daily Media Digest June 20, 2023

A minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery for cardiac biopsy University Health Network (UHN) “Patients who require diagnostic testing for unknown entities, such as growths, in and around the heart can now opt for a […]

June

Daily Media Digest June 19, 2023

Using 3D Bioprinting to Fight Asthma and Lung Disease Carleton University “To better understand asthma and other lung diseases and work toward more effective remedies, Carleton University Systems and Computer Engineering …” TAGS: asthma, respiratory […]

June

Daily Media Digest June 16, 2023

New imaging technique captures COVID-19’s impact on the brain University of Waterloo “The novel technique might also be able to detect breast and prostate cancers …” TAGS: cancer, medical imaging, COVID-19, University of Waterloo, Baycrest, […]

June

Daily Media Digest June 15, 2023

Making good on promises: Long-term care workers’ mental health is a shared long-term responsibility The Conversation “As COVID-19 fades from public consciousness, workers in long-term care (LTC) are at risk of falling out of sight […]

June

Daily Media Digest June 14, 2023

Collaborative research uses medical isotopes to fight cancer Western News – Western University “In a national multi-centre study, scientists at Western and Lawson Health Research Institute are working to create rare isotopes that will be […]

Guest Blog

Changing the course of arthritis

There are common myths and misconceptions about arthritis: people assume it is a health condition affecting only older adults and that it’s mostly aches and pains. The truth is arthritis is a painful disease that […]

June

Daily Media Digest June 13, 2023

Exercise improves cognitive function for chronic stroke patients Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute “After experiencing one or more strokes, patients in a six-month exercise training study group experienced significant cognitive gains.” TAGS: stroke, dementia, healthy […]

June

Daily Media Digest June 12, 2023

AGE-WELL in collaboration with Canadian Frailty Network announces 17 research projects through the Catalyst Funding Program in Healthy Aging NewsWire “The projects will drive forward the new Healthy Aging Canada collaborative with technology-enabled solutions that […]