Daily Media Digest February 7, 2024

Cannabis use linked to anxiety diagnoses, worsened anxiety disorders: Ontario study
Toronto Star
“Cannabis use may increase the risk of developing a new anxiety disorder or worsen existing anxiety, a large Ontario study suggests …”
KEYWORDS: mental health and addiction, Bruyère Research Institute, Ottawa Hospital

Surgical guidance with artificial intelligence
University Health Network
“Researchers at UHN’s Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) to identify safe and dangerous zones for deploying a stent graft …”
KEYWORDS: artificial intelligence, surgery, University Health Network

Calgary researchers develop new tool to diagnose genetic mutations within hours
Global News
“Some University of Calgary researchers have developed a new tool that can detect the presence of genetic mutations within hours instead of weeks.”
KEYWORDS: genetics, medtech, Alberta Children’s Hospital, University of Calgary

Bringing together emerging technology, aging adults, industry partners and clinical expertise
Carleton University
“Some University of Calgary researchers have developed a new tool that can detect the presence of genetic mutations within hours instead of weeks.”
KEYWORDS: aging, medtech, Bruyère Research Institute, Carleton University

Top 10 Arthritis Society Canada-funded Research Advances of 2023
Arthritis Society Canada
“Arthritis Society Canada celebrates major strides in arthritis research with Top 10 Research Advances of 2023 …”
KEYWORDS: funding, innovative research, Arthritis Society Canada