October

It’s not inevitable: how changes to the health care system and beyond can benefit older adults experiencing frailty Nova Scotia Health “It’s a common misconception that frailty is an unavoidable consequence of aging. Dr. Kenneth […]

Study finds toothbrushing key to preventing pneumonia in ICU patients University of Toronto “A study led by researchers at the University of Toronto and its partner hospitals has contributed to a major change in American […]

Research suggests gut microbiome plays a role in lifestyle’s effects on dementia risk EurekAlert “Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care … a role in how diet and exercise affect brain health and dementia risk, suggests a […]

Canada takes major step forward as a leader in inclusive dermatology The Globe and Mail “AbbVie, a global research and development-based biopharmaceutical company, has made a $3-million donation to establish the AbbVie Chair in …” […]

Researchers working to uncover consequences of prenatal cannabis exposure Western News – Western University “A team of Western researchers is working to improve our understanding of how exposure to cannabis during pregnancy may impact the […]

Government of Canada Announces New Framework for Diabetes in Canada Newswire.CA “Today, the Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Health, tabled the first of its kind, Framework for Diabetes in Canada. The Framework provides common policy […]

Brain drain: The connection between poor sleep and mild cognitive impairment VCHRI “Increased connectivity in parts of the brains of older adults with possible mild cognitive impairment could be an underlying mechanism of poor sleep.” […]

‘Data at their fingertips’: The Ottawa Hospital pioneers advanced big-data analytics to improve patient care The Globe and Mail “Delivering it in a way that is safe and appropriate for patients – as well as […]

Time to diagnosis for malignant central nervous system tumours does not determine survival BC Children’s Hospital “The question prompted Dr. Cheng to collaborate with colleagues at BC Children’s, investigators Dr. Ran Goldman and Dr. D. […]