May

Daily Media Digest May 25, 2021

Researchers test best materials for filtration and breathability in mask inserts York University “As face masks are likely here for awhile longer, regardless of first vaccine doses, York University researchers have tested several materials to […]

May

Daily Media Digest May 21, 2021

Writing the book on COVID-19 responses Discourse Magazine “Dr. Gordon Asmundson is tracking emotional and behavioural responses to COVID-19, which change rapidly, just like the science itself.” TAGS: COVID-19, innovative research, pandemic, University of Regina […]

May

Daily Media Digest May 20, 2021

Canadian study to investigate mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccines CTV News “Canadian study to investigate mix-and-match COVID-19 vaccines … Vaccine Surveillance Reference Group, Canadian Immunization Research … Health Canada approves changes to Pfizer vaccine storage temperature … Adriana […]

May

Daily Media Digest May 19, 2021

Hospital staff train in new ER tents to prepare for surge in non-COVID-19 patients CBC.ca ‘The physician at the University Health Network (UHN) is also the lead for the emergency department’s in-situ simulation program. Recently, […]

May

Daily Media Digest May 18, 2021

Pregnancy and mental health: U of T expert offers tips, resources during COVID-19 News@UofT “… Pregnancy Guide on Instagram, Mind Beacon, AbilitiCBT and COVID-19 mental health information from the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.” […]

May

Daily Media Digest May 17, 2021

Dementia, Alzheimer’s most common comorbidities associated with COVID-19 deaths: StatCan CTV News “Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease were the most common medical conditions associated with all of the COVID-19 deaths reported in …” TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, comorbidity, public […]

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May

Daily Media Digest May 14, 2021

New research sheds light on why some neighbourhoods are shouldering most of the burden from … CP24 Toronto’s Breaking News “The Gattuso Centre for Social Medicine at the University Health Network took a closer look […]

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May

Daily Media Digest May 13, 2021

Ontario Funding Program To Help Seniors Struggling with COVID-related Cognitive Impairment Ontario.ca “The Ontario government is investing over $432,000 in Baycrest to help people struggling with cognitive impairment as a result of COVID-19. The province […]

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May

Daily Media Digest May 12, 2021

Pandemic public washroom closures a critical issue for people with IBD, those experiencing homelessness CTV News “For many people, going for a walk is one of the most reliable ways to get some fresh air […]

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May

Daily Media Digest May 11, 2021

Mental health wellness texting service SaskWell offers new supports Prince Albert Daily Herald “Researchers at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) and Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have partnered with a text-based service …” […]