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August

Daily Media Digest August 12, 2019

Montreal researchers look to VR to train brain surgeons CTV News “Researchers at McGill University’s Montreal Neurological Institute are working to study the effectiveness of training budding brain surgeons with virtual …” TAGS: virtual reality, […]

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August

Daily Media Digest August 9, 2019

Depression major risk factor for substance use in pregnancy: London researchers Globalnews.ca “A new study from researchers with Western University, Brescia University College and Lawson Health Research Institute has found a link between …” TAGS: […]

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August

Daily Media Digest August 8, 2019

Gene study reveals unique variants in Inuit population McGill Reporter (blog) “To learn about the possible genetic origin of these disorders, researchers at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital) of McGill …” TAGS: Inuit, […]

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August

Daily Media Digest August 7, 2019

Air pollution causes lungs to age quicker, increases COPD risk McGill Reporter (blog) “Lung function normally declines as we age, but a new study carried out by researchers from Canada, Switzerland and the UK, suggests […]

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August

Daily Media Digest August 6, 2019

Epilepsy patients may live longer with specialist care: U of C study CBC.ca “Epilepsy patients may live longer with specialist care: U of C study … than their counterparts who don’t, a University of Calgary […]

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August

Daily Media Digest August 2, 2019

Researchers find fewer depressive symptoms in dark-chocolate eaters CTV News “… according to researchers from University College London, in collaboration with the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services Canada.” TAGS: mental health , depression, […]

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August

Daily Media Digest August 1, 2019

University of Calgary creating opioid treatment solutions for Southern Alberta First Nations Lethbridge News Now “CALGARY, AB – The University of Calgary received a $713,000 grant from the federal government this week to help indigenous […]

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July

Daily Media Digest July 31, 2019

“Canada can lead the world”: New MHCC cannabis research points the way forward GlobeNewswire (press release) “Today, the Mental Health Commission of Canada (MHCC), in collaboration with the University of Calgary, released an important report, […]

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July

Daily Media Digest July 30, 2019

Western University opens $16M research lab for deadly bacteria, viruses The London Free Press “Western University is celebrating the grand opening of a closed-door facility, a containment lab and imaging centre where researchers will study […]

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July

Daily Media Digest July 29, 2019

Study shows Nunavik Inuit may be predisposed to health issues, and are genetically unique APTN News “The study, funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research and The Heart and the Stroke Foundation of Canada, says […]