Ask an expert: Which masks provide the best protection against COVID-19?
Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
“With new, extra-virulent COVID-19 variants in circulation, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute expert Dr. Horacio Bach fills us in on the science of how to use masks properly to protect ourselves and others.”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, masks, public health, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute
Eating Disorders Nova Scotia sees 900% increase in demand for its services – Halifax Examiner
Halifax Examiner
“That led the organization to partner with the IWK Health Centre and Nova Scotia Health to offer an information session for parents called ‘I think my …”
TAGS: pandemic, COVID-19, mental health, eating disorder, IWK Health Centre, Nova Scotia Health
Addressing long-term impacts of the pandemic on cancer care – The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail
“Recent Canadian Cancer Society surveys reveal higher levels of anxiety for caregivers. Because of the invaluable role they play to support people with …”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, cancer, cancer treatment, prevention, Canadian Cancer Society
Western University researchers call on Canada to improve global vaccine equity – CTV News London
CTV News London
“Shehzad Ali, Canada Research Chair in Public Health Economics, Professor Michael … Climate change contributes to poorer mental health: study.”
TAGS: vaccine equity, pandemic, COVID-19, Western University
Take These Steps to Age Well, Like Betty White – YouAreUNLTD
YouAreUNLTD
“The Canadian Frailty Network recommends the AVOID frailty strategy, that is: A: Activity – exercise at any age is helpful;; V: Vaccination – think …”
TAGS: aging population, exercise, wellness, Canadian Frailty Network
Incoherent approach to managing health data in Canada urgently needs fixing
Re$earch Money
“Canadian governments have invested heavily to advance the use of health data, most often without a clear national vision. As a result, an incoherent approach for health data is hurting health outcomes, escalating sector costs and expanding inequities.”
TAGS: health data, public health services, University of Waterloo
York and Qatar universities launch program to improve cardiac health in low-income countries
The Star
“Researchers from York University and Qatar University have launched the first-of-its-kind International Cardiac Rehabilitation Registry (ICRR).”
TAGS: cardiac health, international health, public health, York University