Older persons with Type 1 diabetes face risk of reduced muscle strength and more cardiovascular issues, researchers find
McMaster
“Older adults with Type 1 diabetes (T1D) are at significantly higher risk of both muscle weakening and cardiovascular complications, say McMaster University researchers.”
TAGS: Type 1 diabetes, Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging, cardiovascular disease, McMaster University
At-home cancer treatments mean fewer trips to hospital for Alberta patients | CBC News
CBC
“… a hematologist at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, who is leading the University of Calgary and Alberta Health Services study.”
TAGS: cancer patients, psycho-emotional health, University of Calgary, Alberta Health Services
Music training promotes better beat perception in Parkinson’s patients: study
Western Newsroom
“A new study shows Parkinson’s disease patients with music training had beat production abilities comparable to healthy adults, while Parkinson’s disease patients with minimal to no music training performed significantly worse.”
TAGS: rhythmic motor training, Parkinson’s disease, neuroscience, Western University
Great minds: 2022 Oskar Fischer Prize
UHN Newsroom
“Dr. Donald Weaver of UHN’s Krembil Research Institute has been named a recipient of the 2022 Oskar Fischer Prize – the first Canadian to receive the prestigious award for Alzheimer’s research.”
TAGS: Oskar Fischer Prize, Alzheimer’s disease, innovative research, University Health Network
IWK pediatricians create app for adolescents to recognize heavy periods | CBC News
CBC
“After noticing many teens skipping school activities due to their periods, a group of pediatricians at the IWK Health Centre wanted to make sure …”
TAGS: WeThrive app, menstrual tracking, medtech, IWK Health Centre
Better Care Needs Integrated Research
HRI Portal
“Research plays a critical role in discovering and advancing treatments, filling the gaps in medical knowledge, and ultimately, changing the way health care is delivered and experienced. It is a source of ever-evolving evidence-based treatments and practice for patients and health care providers.”
TAGS: clinical practice, health care system, palliative care, Bruyère Research Institute