Daily Media Digest December 1, 2021

‘Just trying to keep people alive’: A study examines burnout among people who work with …
Durham Region News
“… study and policy brief by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and the … The study, led by CAMH researchers Nick Kerman and Sean Kidd, …”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, mental health, access to care, CAMH

University of Alberta study aims to unravel ‘long COVID’ mysteries still puzzling researchers – CBC
CBC
“”Some of the earliest research on long COVID was actually done by patients themselves.” 9:18Lingering health problems from …”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, long COVID, innovative research, University of Alberta

Support for science should be a top priority for the re-elected Trudeau government
Policy Options
“COVID has shown the vital difference science can make in addressing our defining challenges. Let’s build on this awareness with support for science.”
TAGS: COVID-19, support for science

Government of Canada to support at-risk Canadians to prevent and reduce tobacco use
Newswire.ca
“The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute with $3,312,974 to support smoking reduction and cessation by providing counselling, nicotine replacement …”
TAGS: tobacco, substance use, lung health, Ottawa Hospital Research Institute

Calling all innovators: Six million Canadians need solutions
Arthritis Society
“The Arthritis Society is investing in entrepreneurs to help them change the lives of people living with arthritis.”
TAGS: arthritis, innovative research, investment, Arthritis Society

Researchers use AI to successfully detect signs of anxiety – EurekAlert!
EurekAlert!
“Simon Fraser University … are experiencing anxiety,” says Simon Fraser University visiting professor and social psychologist Gulnaz Anjum.”
TAGS: artificial intelligence, anxiety, mental health, Simon Fraser University

Gilead Canada launches national educational and screening initiative to address … – Yahoo Finance
Yahoo Finance
“Gilead Sciences Canada, Inc. (Gilead Canada) today announced the launch of Take a 15-Minute Break. For You., a nationwide campaign dedicated to …”
TAGS: hepatitis, national campaign, public health, Gilead Sciences Canada Inc.