Canadian scientist undergoes novel brain stimulation treatment for alcoholism
CTV News
“In December of 2018, doctors at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre implanted two electrodes into Plummer’s brain while he was still awake. He was […]”
TAGS: brain stimulation, mental health, addiction
London medical team first in world to try new method of inserting feeding tube
The London Free Press
“London medical team first in world to try new method of inserting feeding […] Scientists at the Lawson Health Research Institute, the research arm of […]”
TAGS: feeding tube, new technologies, medical innovation
Poor muscle health may be a complication of type 1 diabetes
Diabetes Canada
“A new study by Canadian researchers suggests that poor muscle health may be a complication of type 1 diabetes, even in young, active adults.”
TAGS: muscle health, diabetes, chronic illness
Group mental health program boosts older adult caregivers’ mental health
Baycrest
“A Baycrest researcher has demonstrated that older adult caregivers who participated in a short group mental health course experienced improvements in their mental health.”
TAGS: mental health, caregiver health, support programs
Making cells to treat diabetes
UHN
“A new study from UHN and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) reveals a strategy to promote the production of insulin-producing cells – known as beta cells – in the lab.”
TAGS: insulin, beta cells, diabetes
Local researchers poke holes in connection between mental health, bad weather
The London Free Press
“[…] work of Joanna Bedggood, who as a curious counsellor at Western University’s King’s University College thought it might be a good question to ask.”
TAGS: mental health, community health, wellness
Weight gain during pregnancy: What experts consider ‘normal’
Globalnews.ca
“[…] maternal fetal medicine specialist at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. […] According to the IOM, what is considered a “healthy” amount of weight gain […]”
TAGS: pregnancy, maternal care, fetal medicine