Daily Media Digest January 18, 2023

UCalgary study offers new insight into deadly fungal invasion of the lungs
University of Calgary
“The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that invasive fungal infections are an increasing threat to human health and reiterated that more …”
TAGS: fungal infection, respiratory health, Canadian research, University of Calgary

Diabetes Canada awards $9 million in funding to 30 new research projects
Northern News
“Diabetes Canada is proud to announce the winners of our End Diabetes Awards research competition.”
TAGS: diabetes treatment, innovative research, End Diabetes, Diabetes Canada

Carleton Research Partnership Aims to Alleviate Chronic Pain
Carleton University
“Carleton University neuroscience researcher Michael Hildebrand has been exploring the causes of chronic pain for more than 15 years.”
TAGS: chronic pain, spinal cord health, innovative research, Carleton University, Ottawa Hospital

Western University researcher using AI to unlock secrets of long COVID
London Free Press
“A London medical student trying to get to the bottom of long COVID is taking a page from bankers, harnessing artificial intelligence they use to analyze stocks to seek signs of the virus in blood…”
TAGS: artificial intelligence, long COVID, innovative research, Western University

It’s time to put cancer warning labels on alcohol, experts say
CBC
“According to the Canadian Cancer Society, a survey they led in February 2022 found that eight out of 10 Canadians support adding warning labels or …”
TAGS: cancer, health warning labels, Canadian Cancer Society, Western University