October

Towards an ‘artificial pancreas’: new technology holds promise for diabetes patients Globalnews.ca Technology like this is a “rapidly emerging area of care,” according to Seema Nagpal, vice-president of science and policy for Diabetes Canada. Myeloma Canada Launches Award-Winning […]

Improving research with more effective antibodies McGill Newsroom “A new study points to the need for better antibody validation, and outlines a process that other labs can use to make sure the antibodies they work […]

Mental health problems are likely to exacerbate financial troubles The Globe and Mail ““When you have mental-health issues, and ongoing challenges with overspending, it will lead to feelings of guilt, anger, self-worth issues and sleep […]

‘Most critical problem we’re facing:’ Medical groups urge climate change action Times Colonist “Canada’s medical professionals are presenting a solid front during the federal election campaign to urge political parties to take climate change seriously […]

Ottawa researchers find diabetes drug has potential to prevent ovarian cancer CBC.ca “Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden led the laboratory team at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute that discovered the common diabetes medication metformin could help prevent […]

New tool helps seniors and their health-care team reduce overmedication, Canadian study finds CBC.ca “Performing a prescription checkup is a complex process, researchers say.” TAGS: senior care, geriatric medicine, prescription drug The rise of ‘psychobiotics’? […]

For homeless people struggling with mental illness, housing can make a world of difference: Canadian study CTV News “[…] Dr. Vicky Stergiopoulous, with the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH), who was launching a […]

McMaster University study suggests role of gut is important in treating depression TheSpec.com “About 90 per cent of the human body’s serotonin is actually produced in the gut, an area of increasing focus among medical […]

Clogged Blood Vessels, Cyclic Vomiting, Acute Psychosis, Overdoses from Edibles: ‘Cannabis May be Legal, but We Need to Address the Public Health Impact’ Canadian Stroke Congress Told newswire.ca “Dr. Simpson told the Canadian Stroke Congress […]

Genetics and brain imaging being combined to better understand ADHD CTV News ““Some studies say around five per cent of children at some point show signs of ADHD,” says Lawson Health Research Institute Scientist Dr. […]