2023

Even a modest reduction in kidney function increases health risks in young adults Ottawa Hospital Research Institute “A study of more than 8 million adults in Ontario, Canada suggests that even a modest loss of […]

Six Outstanding Canadian Leaders in Health Join Canada’s Medical Hall of Fame Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) “These trailblazers underpin Canada’s role as a world-class leader in medicine and health science, and their outstanding […]

UM project to develop digital health solutions rooted in traditional Indigenous knowledge UM Today – University of Manitoba “… Nation has received approximately $50,000 in funding from AGE-WELL, a Canadian technology and aging network, and […]

Study Reveals Cause for Different Outcomes for Patients that Experience Early and Late Relapse of Lymphoma BC Cancer “A recent study conducted by researchers at BC Cancer sheds light on the cause behind the different […]

A minimally invasive alternative to open-heart surgery for cardiac biopsy University Health Network (UHN) “Patients who require diagnostic testing for unknown entities, such as growths, in and around the heart can now opt for a […]

Using 3D Bioprinting to Fight Asthma and Lung Disease Carleton University “To better understand asthma and other lung diseases and work toward more effective remedies, Carleton University Systems and Computer Engineering …” TAGS: asthma, respiratory […]

New imaging technique captures COVID-19’s impact on the brain University of Waterloo “The novel technique might also be able to detect breast and prostate cancers …” TAGS: cancer, medical imaging, COVID-19, University of Waterloo, Baycrest, […]

Making good on promises: Long-term care workers’ mental health is a shared long-term responsibility The Conversation “As COVID-19 fades from public consciousness, workers in long-term care (LTC) are at risk of falling out of sight […]

Collaborative research uses medical isotopes to fight cancer Western News – Western University “In a national multi-centre study, scientists at Western and Lawson Health Research Institute are working to create rare isotopes that will be […]

Exercise improves cognitive function for chronic stroke patients Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute “After experiencing one or more strokes, patients in a six-month exercise training study group experienced significant cognitive gains.” TAGS: stroke, dementia, healthy […]