Decoding COVID-19
Kingston HSC
“KHSC researchers leading Canadian efforts to better understand virus through genome testing”
TAGS: COVID-19, pandemic, innovative research, genetics, Kingston Health Sciences Centre
USask research team aims to predict aging-related diseases, Alzheimer’s disease – USask News
USask News
“A University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team is investingating a gene variant that could be used as a blood test marker to anticipate aging diseases, …”
TAGS: Alzheimer;s disease, mental health, aging, genetics, University of Saskatchewan
Calgary’s lack of fluoride may contribute to cavities in baby teeth, study suggests – CBC.ca
CBC.ca
“The research comparing the dental health of children in the two cities was published in July in the medical journal Community Dentistry and Oral …”
TAGS: dental health, cavities, fluoride, University of Calgary
BC Cancer pharmacists receive Merit Award for implementation of biosimilar drugs in B.C.
BC Cancer
“The award was given to them from CAPhO for their accomplishment introducing oncology biosimilars for cancer treatments, a project aimed at improving patient care and outcomes.”
TAGS: pharmacist, biosimilar drugs, award, Provincial Health Services Authority BC
Investing in Science for Canada’s Future Prosperity and Well-Being of Canadians
HRI Portal
“The 2021 Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy is an important step in this direction. It is aligned to the current BioCanRx modus operandi: accelerating the development of novel immunotherapies for the treatment of cancer for the benefit of patients.”
TAGS: federal election, biomanufacturing, cancer, innovative research, BioCanRx
New normal, same cancer
HRI Portal
“… AstraZeneca has partnered with global patient coalitions representing millions of patients from around the world to launch New Normal, Same Cancer, a program that raises awareness regarding the impact of COVID-19 on cancer care and calls for patients to contact their doctor and return to cancer care services, including anyone who has paused treatment, missed routine checks or is experiencing symptoms that may be due to cancer.”
TAGS: cancer, patient coalition, cancer care, pandemic, AstraZeneca
Reinventing mental health care to tackle mental illness and support recovery post-pandemic
HRI Portal
“Prior to the pandemic, 10.4% of Canadians were living with a diagnosed mental illness. Over seven million of us. COVID-19 has perilously increased the number of people who are now struggling with their mental health.”
TAGS: mental health care, mental illness, pandemic, Mood Disorders Society of Canada