TCTMD
“Despite these positive signs, operators should hold off before “pushing TAVR on all elderly patients and wait for the results of the randomized clinical trials in low-risk patients,” senior author David Messika-Zeitoun, MD, PhD (University of Ottawa Heart Institute, Canada), stressed to TCTMD. “The low …”
TAGS: TAVR, elderly care, aortic valve replacements
EurekAlert (press release)
“… Department of Emergency Medicine, the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario. The study by Ohle, et al, further found that patients with no high-risk and multiple low-risk features (absence of abrupt-onset pain, history of ischemic heart disease and diabetes) are at low …”
TAGS: high risk for acute aortic dissection (AAD), study, research
TheSpec.com
“The goal is to help your loved ones understand your wishes in case you become incapable of making medical treatment decisions. People often find it … Sandra Andreychuk is a clinical and organizational ethicist at Hamilton Health Sciences and an assistant clinical professor at McMaster University.”
TAGS: end of life, April 16 is Advance Care Planning Day
Canada NewsWire (press release)
“TORONTO, April 10, 2018 /CNW/ — Pendant Biosciences (Pendant) has solidified its position as a major contributor to Canada’s flourishing biotech industry with the receipt of a large government grant. The company has also assembled a who’s-who of scientific product experts on their recently …”
TAGS: Pendant Biosciences, biotech, Scientific grant, technological innovation
The Suburban Newspaper
“Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are diseases that inflame the lining of the GI (gastrointestinal) tract and disrupt the body’s ability to digest food, absorb nutrition, and eliminate waste in a healthy manner. As a result, people with Crohn’s or colitis can experience abdominal pain, cramping, gas, …”
TAGS: Crohn’s and Colitis, fundraiser, Montreal
Globalnews.ca
“It’s characterized by a loss of dopamine in the brain, which leads to the appearance of symptoms like a loss of motor control. When the dopamine disappears, the cells can’t function on their own, so they die, according to Marina Joseph of Parkinson Canada. Parkinson’s disease affects around 100,000 …”
TAGS: Parkinson’s disease, Parkinson Canada, Parkinson’s Day
GlobeNewswire (press release)
“The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will be at the University of Victoria to announce funding for research equipment at universities and research hospitals across Canada. The Minister will be joined by the Canada Foundation for …”
TAGS: funding, research, Kirsty Duncan, UVic
News@UofT
““Intensity is both a resource and patient burden issue,” says Martino, whose lab is based at U of T and the Krembil Research Institute in University Health Network. “We know patient adherence to exercise therapy is often low, so we need to make sure we don’t overprescribe and raise the risk that they do …”
TAGS: swallowing, researchers, U of T
Biophotonics.World (press release)
“A portable, low-cost optical spectroscopy device for measuring bulk breast composition has been developed by the Biophotonics group at the University Health Network/University of Toronto. A study recently published in the Journal of Biophotonics demonstrates that the device could be used to identify …”
TAGS: Portable device, detects, high mammographic density, breast cancer
Lethbridge News Now
“Now, researchers at McMaster University have an answer to the potentially dangerous question. They’ve developed a transparent test patch for food packaging that detects the presence of potentially deadly bacteria like E. coli. The patch, dubbed “Sentinel Wrap”, triggers a molecular signal that a ..”
TAGS: new technology, food labels, best before dates, food
The Globe and Mail
“The latest report on the state of research and development in Canada calls to mind Lewis Carroll’s Red Queen, who famously had to keep running at top speed to stay in one place. The problem is that Canada’s innovation efforts may not amount to even that much, as other countries surge forward with …”
TAGS: Research and Development, Canada, investment
Canada NewsWire (press release)
“Fifteen per cent of the worldwide population lives with a disability, according to data from the World Health Organization. This expansion of Holland Bloorview’s research institute will generate new scientific and clinical knowledge to improve the lives of children and youth with autism spectrum disorder, …”
TAGS: expand research institute, global impact for kids with disabilities , Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
CBC.ca
“This was the first-ever study of its kind in Canada, and was part of an international study for the World Health Organization (WHO). “FASD is a leading cause of developmental delays in children in Canada, who in many cases, require lifelong assistance for health, education and social service needs,” … “
TAGS: fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, higher in GTA, CAMH
Canada NewsWire (press release)
“Dr. Tom Koutsavlis, Vice President, Research & Development and Medical Affairs, Purdue Pharma (Canada), commented: “From my experience, a non-invasive, fast-acting, treatment option that does not require opioid-associated monitoring, like PENTHROX®, is necessary. PENTHROX® has the added ..”
TAGS: PENTHROX®, pain relief, Purdue Pharma (Canada)
McGill Tribune
““The concerns of Indigenous communities and the well-being of their children are not priorities for the provincial government,” Hussain-Shaheen wrote. … intends to continue pressing the provincial government to address systemic barriers that Indigenous peoples face when receiving health care.”
TAGS: cargivers accompany children, Indigenous communities, air transport