August

The quest for a solution – USask’s VIDO emerges as Canada’s leader in vaccine development USask “Dr. Volker Gerdts and his team of researchers were the first in Canada to isolate the SARSCoV2 virus, and […]

Sniffer dogs trained at Vancouver Coastal Health can now detect COVID-19 on humans CBC.ca “She also said that the findings were superior to some mass-market antigen tests and said research would continue on the project. “We’re only […]

Canadian team first in world to treat COVID-19 with specialized dialysis Lawson Health Research Institute “Dr. Chris McIntyre, Scientist at Lawson Health Research Institute and Nephrologist at London Health Sciences Centre, is the first in […]

Myocarditis, pericarditis and the COVID-19 vaccine BC Children’s Hospital “In B.C. and elsewhere in Canada, there have been a small number of reports of heart inflammation in youth following vaccination with a COVID-19 mRNA vaccine. […]

COVID-19: Depression and anxiety symptoms have doubled in youth, help needed, warn UCalgary … UCalgary News “… Sheri Madigan, PhD, co-author of the paper, a UCalgary clinical psychologist and Canada Research Chair in Determinants of […]

Anxiety, depression in kids double during pandemic; teens, girls most at risk: study CityNews Toronto “U of C research team suggests more supports be put in place for kids … According to a meta-analysis from […]

Here’s what ‘long COVID’ clinics do to help Ontarians with lasting symptoms GuelphMercury.com “Currently, those who are experiencing symptoms can access clinics through certain hospital systems, such as University Health Network (UHN), …” TAGS: COVID-19, […]

University of Manitoba led study shows promising treatment for COVID-19 patients CTV News “A global trial led by Winnipeg and Canadian researchers is showing promising results in treating some COVID-19 cases. Dr. Ryan …” TAGS: COVID-19, […]

Canadian-led international study: Full-dose blood thinners benefit moderately ill COVID-19 patients UM Today “… Dr. Ryan Zarychanski, associate professor of internal medicine, University of Manitoba, and hematologist, critical care physician and senior scientist …” TAGS: […]

Why regaining physical fitness post-COVID may improve mental health UCalgary News “The University of Calgary’s Campus Mental Health Strategy is a bold commitment to the importance of mental health and well-being of our university …” […]