Prostate cancer imaging research could bring big benefits
Lawson Research
“Scientists at Lawson are at the forefront of research that uses imaging agents that bind to a protein on the surface of prostate cancer cells called prostate specific membrane antigen (PSMA).”
TAGS: prostate cancer, MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), Canadian Cancer Society, Lawson Health Research Institute
A tiny device could change the game in how brain cancer is treated
NS Health
“Inspired by his Ph.D. supervisor who was diagnosed with a brain tumor, Dr. Jeremy Brown was determined to create a better and more precise way to treat these tumors.”
TAGS: neurosurgery, cancer, Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia Health
The healing power of a smile – emotions and their relations to facial expressions
UHN
“At UHN’s KITE Research Institute, a team led by Institute Director Dr. Milos R. Popovic, is working to treat patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) by using a therapeutic method called functional electrical stimulation therapy (FEST).”
TAGS: major depressive disorder, mental health, Smile project, UHN’s KITE Research Institute
Regulatory submission for GSK’s daprodustat accepted into Health Canada review
GSK
“Daprodustat was developed based upon the unique Nobel Prize-winning science that demonstrated how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability.”
TAGS: chronic kidney disease, anemia, Health Canada, GSK
A Day in the Life with Atopic Dermatitis
Pfizer
“The simulation directed me to download an interactive app, be prepared to participate in live roleplay, and follow instructions related to a pre-delivered mystery kit of items.”
TAGS: atopic dermatitis, simulated experience, Pfizer
Innovative Medicines Canada Acknowledges the Amendments to the Patented Medicines Regulations Published
IMC
“IMC is encouraged by the Government of Canada’s decision not to proceed with proposed amendments related to the new economic factors and the new price calculation.”
TAGS: Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB), pharmaceutical industry, Innovative Medicines Canada