Daily Media Digest July 13, 2022

‘It’s real, it’s serious, and it’s prevalent’: Parliamentarians, experts call for more funding, research into long COVID
Hill Times
“Along with more research into long COVID, Independent Senator Stan Kutcher says governments need to do better when it comes to preparing for new waves of COVID-19.”
TAGS: long COVID, vaccination, Health Canada, Public Health Agency of Canada

Providence Therapeutics Signs Licensing Agreement with SickKids for Immunotargeting Technology

Newswire.ca
“Julien and Barber’s research, is an example of how SickKids Industry Partnerships & Commercialization is working to support promising research and …”
TAGS: immunotargeting, pediatric health, Providence Therapeutics, Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

New heart-mapping tech puts KHSC at ‘front of the pack’

The Kingston Whig Standard
“Kingston Health Sciences Centre is the first in Canada to use a new and improved three-dimensional technology for mapping hearts.”
TAGS: cardiac health, Canadian innovation, Kingston Health Sciences Centre

A Life Well-Lived Starts with Protection from Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

Health Insight
“In Canada, immunization has proven to be one of the most impactful health interventions over the last 50 years.”
TAGS: vaccine manufacturing, paediatric vaccines, Sanofi Canada

Making lower body rehabilitation more accessible to stroke patients

VCHRI
“A first-of-its-kind program designed to improve mobility, balance and leg strength post-stroke is moving into phase two.”
TAGS: stroke recovery, virtual exercise program, Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute

BA.5 subvariant leads to possible seventh wave of COVID-19 in Sask.

CTV News Regina
“Regina’s most recent wastewater analysis indicates a significant increase in the city’s viral load, but University of Regina researchers said it …”
TAGS: respiratory disease, vaccination, COVID-19, University of Regina