EurekAlert (press release)
“Montreal, April 18, 2017– Quebecers are not created equal when it comes to accessing anti-retroviral treatment (ART) for HIV and AIDS, a long-term study undertaken by a team from the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) in Montreal has revealed. Researchers observed …”
TAGS: HIV, Healthcare access, Quebec, AIDS, treatment
EurekAlert (press release)
“Christopher Perry, study co-senior author and an associate professor in kinesiology and health sciences and the Muscle Health Research Centre at York University, added: “Skeletal muscle is our largest metabolic organ and is the primary tissue for clearing blood sugar after eating a meal, so we need to …”
TAGS: young adults, type 1 diabetes, muscle complications
CBC.ca
“Nationally, the crux of the problem is that the number of residency positions available to Canadian graduates has been dropping over time, according to the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada, which represents the country’s 17 medical schools. The process is called matching. The Canadian … “
TAGS: residency, medical school, association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada
TheSpec.com
“New research from a team of scientists at McMaster University suggests that brief exercise breaks during lectures can help university students focus their attention, retain information and improve overall learning. While the benefits of exercise are well-known for school-aged children, this is the first study …”
TAGS: Sweat, exercise, focus
News@UofT
““The Government of Ontario heard the voices of our medical students loud and clear – and we’re very pleased to see an immediate action plan in place for all unmatched students in Ontario,” said Professor Trevor Young, dean of the Faculty of Medicine and co-chair of the Council of Ontario Faculties of …”
TAGS: Ontario government, medical school, residency
STAT
“here’s a lot on the line this week for Sanofi Pasteur’s troubled dengue vaccine, Dengvaxia. On Wednesday, an expert panel that advises the World Health Organization will vote to update its recommendations outlining how and when the vaccine should be used — and more importantly, how and when it … “
TAGS: WHO, dengue vaccine, Sanofi Pasteur
CBC.ca
“The list of uncovered drugs includes Orkambi, a cystic fibrosis medication that was first approved in Canada in January 2016. Cystic Fibrosis Canada says the drug has been clinically proven to improve lung function, reduce lung infection flare-ups and reduce patient hospitalizations. Victoria Vigneau, 15 …”
TAGS: OHIP, drugs, cystic fibrosis
Lambton Shield
““These very generous donations will help to expand Standing Oaks, and make it a home to even more people,” said Andria Spindel, president and CEO of March of Dimes Canada and its Non-Profit Housing Corporation. “They’ve gotten us closer to our fundraising goal of $300,000, and I know that … “
TAGS: Medically Fragile, support, March of Dimes Canada
Globalnews.ca
“Scientists used beamlines at the Canadian Light Source (CLS) research facility to identify whether tungsten exposure raises health concerns. A McGill University research group said it has identified the metal as problematic after determining high levels of it can accumulate and remain in bone.”
TAGS: heavy metals, tungsten, Research, bone tissue, light source
CBC.ca
“A new report on how Canada should address the growing opioid crisis supports calls for a supervised injection site for drug users in Manitoba. “Supervised consumption sites and overdose prevention sites are effective in saving lives,” the summary of the Canadian Mental Health Association report says.”
TAGS: safe injection sites, Manitoba, opioid crisis
CTV News
“Canadian researchers developing device to prevent HIV transmission … Dr. Emmanuel Ho, a professor in the School of Pharmacy at Waterloo, has designed the device that is meant to mimic what protects a unique group of sex workers … With a report from CTV Toronto’s health specialist Pauline Chan.”
TAGS: medical device, HIV prevention
Canada NewsWire (press release)
“”To get it right in Canada, decriminalization must be accompanied by significant investment in health promotion, harm reduction and treatment measures,” says Smith. “Social inequalities are a significant and often overlooked root cause of the crisis. If we want to fix the problem, we need to fix the …”
TAGS: opioid crisis, mental health, Canadian Mental Health Association
Government of Ontario News
“Ontario is supporting new and expanded culturally appropriate mental health and addictions treatment and healing services for Indigenous peoples across the province. In partnership with Indigenous partners, the province is investing in 10 new and expanded Indigenous-led Healing and Treatment …”
TAGS: Ontario government, treatment centres, mental health, Indigenous health
CTV News
“… Ottawa to further study apparent benefits from what’s called Mesenchymal stem cells. “We’re not in a position to get the cells and get them in a way what’s safe and stable to produce them in enough masses that we can start a trial,” explains Dr. Mark Freedman of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute.”
TAGS: MS, multiple sclerosis, Stem cell
CBC.ca
“Ruth Koleszar-Green, an assistant professor at York University and vice-president of Indigenous Friends Association, said she met Mayoral-Banos in his first month at York. “He was having culture shock and as an Indigenous person I said, ‘well I’ll connect you to Indigenous students,'” she said.”
TAGS: indigenous social app, York University