This long-haul COVID-19 patient is unlike most. She’s a respiratory scientist studying the condition
CBC
“A McMaster University researcher with lasting coronavirus symptoms such as brain fog, dizziness and a distorted sense of smell that would lead to …”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, respiratory therapy, long-COVID, McMaster University, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
Mental health struggles rising over pandemic | 980 CJME
980 CJME
“Lee Bourgeault is a Canadian certified counsellor and a therapist with the online therapy unit at the University of Regina.”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, mental health, therapy, University of Regina
Dealing with needle pain and fear
CIHR
“Years of research have led to tried-and-tested techniques to take the pain and stress out of getting a needle. These techniques—which work well for children and adults alike—can help make vaccination a more positive experience.”
TAGS: mental health, anxiety, needle pain and fear, CIHR
Top Research Stories of 2021
ALS Canada
“As identified by the ALS Canada Research Team, here are the most newsworthy research stories of 2021 and a look ahead to 2022 with hope for what is to come.”
TAGS: innovative research, ALS, ALS Canada
Prominent neuroscientist to advance brain research through new SFU institute
Simon Fraser University
“Taking brain research in promising new directions is at the heart of a new Simon Fraser University (SFU) research institute, to be led by renowned neuroscientist Randy McIntosh.”
TAGS: neuroscience, innovative research, Simon Fraser University
Solving the puzzle of cystic fibrosis and its treatments is a Nobel Prize-worthy breakthrough
The Conversation
“Lap-Chee Tsui, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame Laureate 2012. The function of the protein they had uncovered was unknown at that time but there were …”
TAGS: cystic fibrosis, innovative research, genetics, Canadian Medical Hall of Fame