Daily Media Digest November 13, 2019


Nanoparticles may prevent tooth decay, U of M researcher says

CTV News
“A University of Manitoba professor Dr. Rodrigo França is developing a better way to keep teeth healthier longer using nanoparticles […]”
TAGS: dental health, tooth decay, nanoparticles

The science behind concussions in sports

McGill Tribune
“Ptito, along with Jen-Kai Chen and other researchers at McGill, the Montreal Neurological Institute and Hospital (The Neuro), and the MUHC, have […]”
TAGS: concussion, fMRI, innovative diagnostic tools

Researchers to recruit 1000 Quebec families for new major autism study

CTV News
“The director of the Montreal Neurological Institute says he and the other partners formed the Transform Autism Care Consortium (TACC) and began […]”
TAGS: Autism spectrum disorder, genetic analysis, biological mechanisms

Study considers effects of exercise on brain health during menstruation

CTV News
“A first-of-its-kind study out of Western University is looking at the effects a woman’s menstrual cycle could have on cognitive health.”
TAGS: menstruation, brain function, exercise

Reality Check: Not Just Women Are Affected By Osteoporosis. We’re All At Risk.

YouAreUNLTD (blog)
“[…] the most vulnerable to developing osteoporosis. According to data from Osteoporosis Canada, two million Canadians are affected by the disease.”
TAGS: osteoporosis, risk factors

Are you at risk for diabetes and heart disease? The answer may be in your ethnicity

National Post
“And although the risk of heart disease is significant, research shows that many Canadians with diabetes are unaware of the heart-diabetes link.”
TAGS: diabetes, heart disease, risk factors

More cannabis education needed for youth

Drug & Alcohol Testing Association of Canada (DATAC) (blog)
“[…] Margaret and Wallace McCain Centre for Child, Youth & Family Mental Health at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, the study findings show […]”
TAGS: cannabis education, child and youth health, mental health

Barrier-free Public Access for Guide and Service Dog Teams
HRI Portal
“In spite of the many benefits fostered by these devoted working dogs there are a number of systemic issues and industry gaps reinforcing, rather than removing, accessibility and accommodation barriers. The good news is there is no time like the present to introduce pawsitive change to ensure a barrier-free Canada.”
TAGS: service animals, accessibility barriers, public access