Putting tremors on pause – Clinical Research at The Neuro
McGill Reporter – McGill University
“For the first time, the Clinical Research Unit at The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital) is conducting clinical trials to …”
TAGS: neurological disease, clinical trial, Essential Tremor, The Neuro (Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital)
Researchers pinpoint genetic defects that cause heart failure, pointing the way to more targeted treatments
Folio
“Alberta heart tissue donors were critical for this breakthrough research, Canadian study lead says.”
TAGS: heart failure, genetic defects, University of Alberta
Province Increases Funding to Newcomer Health Clinic – Government of Nova Scotia
Government of Nova Scotia
“… a co-ordinator to help families navigate services through the IWK Health Centre. Previously, the clinic’s annual operating budget was $340,000.”
TAGS: health clinic, vaccination, chronic disease management, IWK Health Centre
Passive exercise offers same brain health benefits as active movements: study
Western News
“Western-led research shows potential for rehab, long-term care application …”
TAGS: passive exercise, musculoskeletal injuries, Western University
Drugmaker Gilead to help fund monkeypox education for LGBTQ+ groups
Yahoo News Canada
“Drugmaker Gilead Sciences plans to announce on Tuesday that it will provide up to $5 million in grants to help a coalition of LGBTQ+ and human …”
TAGS: monkeypox, emergency grants, Gilead Sciences
New Study Suggests that Quantum Dots Could be Made Out of Beer Waste – The Debrief
The Debrief
“To take beer waste and turn it into technology, the researchers collaborated with a team from the École de technologie supérieure.”
TAGS: nanotechnologies, medtech, École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS)