August

Killing two birds with one stone: Eliminating tuberculosis while saving money MUHC “A study led by a team at the RI-MUHC suggests that expanding the use of preventive tuberculosis treatments would be economically viable, particularly […]

Toronto boy whose parents raised $3M to treat his rare genetic disorder starts clinical trial CBC “This past March doctors at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto began a one-dose therapy in part of […]

New study testing whether virtual groups can improve well-being in older adults Lawson Health Research Institute “Online meaning-centered groups are a promising approach developed by a research team led by Dr. Marnin Heisel, a Lawson […]

Going for gold: Researchers open the blood-brain barrier for better drug delivery ALS Canada “One of the most important safeguards in our bodies is the blood-brain barrier (BBB). Created by tightly interlocked vessel wall cells, […]

Putting tremors on pause – Clinical Research at The Neuro McGill Reporter – McGill University “For the first time, the Clinical Research Unit at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) is conducting clinical trials to …” […]

With skin cancer rates soaring, we need new protection strategies TMU News “They average six times the recommended maximum sun exposure, with some workers facing twenty times the recommended maximum sun exposure.” TAGS: skin cancers, […]

Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring compound, awakens stem cells to repair damaged muscle OHRI “A new study published in the journal Science reveals a unique form of cell communication that controls muscle repair.” TAGS: muscle […]

Leveraging virtual reality to manage pain in paediatric patients Lawson “A new study underway through Lawson Health Research Institute and Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), using virtual reality (VR) to help pediatric […]

Disrupted Gender Roles | Study reveals impact of traumatic brain injury on the gender roles of patients and caregivers UHN Research “A new study led by researchers at the KITE Research Institute explores how gender […]

Biomarkers Show Who Faces Near-Term Cognitive Decline MedPage Today “Many cognitively normal people with positive amyloid and tau PET biomarkers appeared to be at imminent risk of cognitive decline, longitudinal data showed.” TAGS: cognitive impairment, […]