September

Daily Media Digest September 9, 2022

Understanding traces of ancient infections could be key to new treatments for human diseases UAlberta “Scientists hope study of endogenous retrovirus protein will lead to new therapies for cancer, autoimmune conditions and other diseases.” TAGS: […]

September

Daily Media Digest September 8, 2022

Funding for more nurse practitioners in long-term care draws praise in northwestern Ontario CBC “The Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre’s Nurse Led Outreach Team sees residents of homes in Thunder Bay.” TAGS: training and […]

September

Daily Media Digest September 7, 2022

Low-dose ketamine: overcoming stigmas to optimize pain management Canadian Nurse “The analgesic effects of ketamine occur at much lower doses than with dosing used for general anesthesia or procedural sedation. Ketamine is shown to desensitize […]

September

Daily Media Digest September 6, 2022

How to Support a Friend Through a Dementia Diagnosis Being Patient “… Darla Fortune, and University of Regina Professor of Kinesiology and Health Studies Rebecca Genoe share insights new dementia research.” TAGS: dementia, patient support, […]

September

Daily Media Digest September 2, 2022

Medical student inspired by health-care pioneer Western News – Western University “Gavin Raner, a third-year Schulich Medicine student is one of 13 Canadian Medical Hall of Fame award recipients.” TAGS: EDI, accessibility, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame, […]

September

Daily Media Digest September 1, 2022

New pilot aims to inspire healthy behavior and prevent diabetes rdnewsnow.com “Officials with Alberta Health Services (AHS) say the app provides participants with 1:1 support from health coaches virtually in order to promote …” TAGS: […]