Western University study analyzes COVID vaccination rate among homeless
The London Free Press
“COVID-19 vaccine uptake is higher among homeless people with access to primary care and community clinics, Western University researchers say in a new Ontario study quantifying the lagging immunization rate in the vulnerable population.”
TAGS: COVID-19, vaccination, vulnerable populations, Western University, Lawson Health Research Institute
New $27M innovation and learning centre opens at Health Sciences North hospital in Sudbury
The Star
“The Labelle Innovation and Learning Centre is a world-class facility where existing and future health care professionals will be able to train and learn new and innovative medical procedures, said hospital officials.”
TAGS: innovation, healthcare professionals, training, Health Sciences North
New psychology research shows how music therapy reduces anxiety
Ryerson Today
“Russo’s latest research, The Effects of Music and Auditory Beat Stimulation on Anxiety: a Randomized Clinical Trial, external link, found that adults with moderate anxiety experienced a significant reduction in symptoms after a single session with AI-powered digital music therapy provider LUCID, external link.”
TAGS: anxiety, music therapy, Ryerson University
‘Silver lining’ lessons from COVID-19 pandemic
HHS Share
“At Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), the pandemic sparked health-care advancements including the rapid expansion of virtual care, new collaborations and inventions, and made-in-Hamilton solutions to supply-chain issues that benefited both the hospital network and local businesses. Such innovations are expected to far outlive the pandemic.”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, lessons learned, Hamilton Health Sciences
Researchers re-engineer red blood cells to trigger immune system against COVID-19
Brighter World
“Physicists, chemists and immunologists at McMaster University have teamed up to modify red blood cells to transport viral agents which can safely trigger the immune system to protect the body against SARS-CoV-2, creating a promising new vehicle for vaccine delivery.”
TAGS: COVID-19, vaccine, McMaster University