Canadian-led international study: Full-dose blood thinners benefit moderately ill COVID-19 patients
UM Today
“… Dr. Ryan Zarychanski, associate professor of internal medicine, University of Manitoba, and hematologist, critical care physician and senior scientist …”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, innovative research, treatment options, University of Manitoba, University Health Network
Indigenous minister worries lifting COVID-19 restrictions could bring fourth wave
CTV News
“Miller said a proper health strategy involves vaccines, awareness and continued public health measures. “But that’s all for not if economies open up too ..”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, Indigenous heath, public health
Wastewater analysis shows massive COVID-19 surge in Saskatchewan
Globalnews.ca
“New data from University of Saskatchewan researchers shows the COVID-19 in Saskatoon’s wastewater increased by 253 per cent from last …”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, public health, wastewater analysis, University of Saskatchewan
Ground-breaking Technology by Micellae, a University of Toronto Spinout, Set to Revolutionize Cannabinoid Delivery
PR Newswire
“While cannabinoids can have immense therapeutic benefits, there are several barriers to their use and formulation. O2W is the next generation drug delivery system that was shown to significantly enhance the potency, bioavailability, and shelf-stability of cannabinoids while achieving an unparalleled speed of onset.”
TAGS: therapeutics, innovative research, drug delivery systems, Micellae
Stem Cell Network launches a new multimillion-dollar national research competition
HRI Portal
“The Stem Cell Network (SCN) is pleased to launch a new multimillion-dollar national research funding competition to support world-class, translational, regenerative medicine research, across the research continuum, to facilitate health, social and economic benefits for Canadians.”
TAGS: national research competition, funding, health research, Stem Cell Network
Researchers map and model the effects of deep brain stimulation on different brain regions.
UHN Research
“A team of UHN researchers recently characterized how cells in four different brain regions respond to deep brain stimulation.”
TAGS: deep brain stimulation, mental health, brain regions, University Health Network
SSHRC launches new Race, Gender and Diversity Initiative
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
“Initiative aims to support partnership research to inform actions to address disparities related to race, gender and other forms of diversity”
TAGS: race, gender and diversity initiative, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council