Daily Media Digest March 3, 2022

A blood test can identify complications after heart surgery – Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Health Sciences
“A large international study out of the Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), a joint institute of Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) and …”
TAGS: blood test, heart surgery, innovative research, Hamilton Health Sciences

Can Brain Stimulation Cut Excessive Drug Use in Schizophrenia? | Technology Networks
Technology Networks
““In addition to our ability to conduct clinical trials with brain stimulation at the Temerty Centre, CAMH also has one of the largest schizophrenia …”
TAGS: brain stimulation, mental health, drug use and abuse, CAMH

Taking stock of the Naylor report, 5 years on
University Affairs
“Some say there’s been too little progress toward supporting Canadian research in fundamental science.”
TAGS: Naylor report, fundamental science, funding

Western-led concussion research preps for prime time
Western News – Western University
“An innovative concussion blood test developed by researchers at Western University is set to begin a pivotal clinical trial with the U.S. Food …”
TAGS: concussion, traumatic brain injury, clinical trial, Western University

Everything you need to know about getting a knee replacement – The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail
“… and a major life event,” says Wayne Marshall, executive director of the University Health Network’s Osteoarthritis Centre in Toronto.”
TAGS: knee replacement, osteoarthritis, surgery, UHN