April

Daily Media Digest April 7, 2023

Improving Doctor-Patient Communications – Interactive technology makes it easier to share and discuss health data Carleton University “To help people become better engaged in their own medical care, Carleton University systems and computer engineering researcher […]

April

Daily Media Digest April 6, 2023

Survey of medical experts reveals opportunities to address organ damage risk with people living with lupus earlier in the course of their disease GSK Canada “… COVID-19 pandemic and medical complications prevented some people living […]

April

Daily Media Digest April 5, 2023

Discovering the likely cause of manic symptoms in bipolar disorders Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute “Researchers have found a link between the reduced activity of a mood-regulating neurotransmitter in the brain and bipolar mania.” TAGS: […]

April

Daily Media Digest April 4, 2023

The Role of Care Partners in Long-Term Care – It’s Essential Bruyère Research Institute “With help from an Advisory Board of ECPs and long-term care experts, the research team gathered and analyzed interview and survey […]

April

Daily Media Digest April 3, 2023

New data provide insight into pandemic inequalities Policy Options “Racialized minorities, immigrants and essential workers had higher rates of COVID-19 infection yet were equally or more likely to get vaccinated.” TAGS: COVID-19, vaccination rates, Toronto […]

March

Daily Media Digest March 31, 2023

Rapid test for HIV and syphilis approved thanks to U of A research University of Alberta “Health-care professionals have a new tool in their battle against Canada’s raging syphilis epidemic thanks in part to University […]

March

Daily Media Digest March 30, 2023

Budget 2023 Ignores Research Essential to Success of Government’s Made-in-Canada Plan Research Canada “In a budget which touts the successes of Canada’s economy and health care system in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it […]

March

Daily Media Digest March 28, 2023

Women’s College Hospital Researcher Discovers New Hereditary Breast Cancer Gene Women’s College Hospital “Groundbreaking research has identified a genetic mutation strongly linked to breast cancer …” TAGS: breast cancer, genetic mutation, Canadian research, Women’s College […]

March

Daily Media Digest March 27, 2023

The U.S. is besting Canada on investing in research and it will have consequences The Hill Times “President Joe Biden’s historic investments in research will also make it increasingly difficult for Canada to attract top […]