Delaying second dose of mRNA COVID-19 vaccine produces stronger immune response
UBC News – The University of British Columbia
“Science, Health & Technology. Dec 1, 2021 | For more information, contact Elaine Yong. The first peer-reviewed study in North America examining …”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, vaccine, mRNA, immune response, Provincial Health Services BC
Pandemic worriers shown to have impaired general cognitive abilities | Newsroom – McGill University
McGill University
“The Montreal Neurological Hospital is part of the Neuroscience Mission of the McGill University Health Centre.”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, cognitive ability, mental health, The Neuro, RI-MUHC
Pfizer submits data on antiviral COVID-19 pill to Health Canada for review – CTV News
CTV News
“Pfizer has submitted clinical data to Health Canada regarding an oral medication it is … compared to the study group that received a placebo.”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, antiviral treatment, Pfizer
University of Manitoba Researcher Wins Award for Work on COVID-19 Indigenous App …
iPhone in Canada Blog
“Dr. Moneca Sinclaire, a researcher at the University of Manitoba’s department of environment and geography, was recently presented with the Mitacs …”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, award, University of Manitoba
Study shows Canadian workers continue to struggle with mental health | Globalnews.ca
Global News
“Paula Allen, LifeWorks Global’s leader and senior vice-president of research and total well-being, said there is still work to do in improving …”
TAGS: mental health, pandemic, vaccination, Canadian Mental Health Association
Arthritis Society announces inaugural Ignite Research Grants
Arthritis Society
“For most people, a diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis means starting on the drug methotrexate. But this medication is not a silver bullet treatment for everyone.”
TAGS: arthritis, medication, innovative treatment, Arthritis Society
Continued government support is critical to maintain Ontario’s global competitiveness in regenerative medicine
Re$earch Money
“At no point in Ontario’s history has visionary leadership been more critical. A fortified healthcare system and our post-pandemic economic recovery depend on it.”
TAGS: regenerative medicine, innovative research, Canadian solutions, healthcare
CHEO suspends virtual visits to its Emergency Department
CHEO
“Today, CHEO has had to suspend offering virtual visits to its Emergency Department for at least 90 days, to keep up with an increased demand for in-person services and reduce the department’s wait times.”
TAGS: emergency medicine, pediatric care, wait times, CHEO
Will the government stop the changes to PMPRB? – The Hill Times
The Hill Times
“… Colorectal Cancer Canada, Cure SMA, Lung Health Foundation, MitoCanada, Ovarian Cancer Canada, PROCURE – The Force Against Prostate Cancer, …”
TAGS: PMPRB, access to care
Western researcher helping bring HIV cure within reach
Western News – Western University
“Western University researcher Jessica Prodger is a collaborator in Research Enterprise to Advance a Cure for HIV (REACH), an ambitious …”
TAGS: HIV, immunodeficiency, innovative research, Western University