COVID-19 Research

• High levels of stigma experienced by COVID-19 long-haulers, Alberta research shows

  The survey was completed by 145 patients and cross-referenced with information from their medical records, including number of other illnesses and number of hospital visits.

  Health

  Jan 16, 2023
  
• Compound made with B.C. sea sponge offers clues into COVID-19 treatment: UBC

  The three most effective compounds come from a sea sponge in Howe Sound, a marine bacteria in Barkeley Sound, and a marine bacteria from Newfoundland.

  Science

  Jan 9, 2023
  
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• Canadian researchers discover ‘weak spot’ in COVID-19 virus key to treatments

  Researchers at the University of British Columbia have discovered what they are calling a `` weak spot'' in the virus that causes COVID-19.

  Health

  Aug 18, 2022
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• Experiencing brain fog from long COVID? Two B.C. companies want to help

  According to ABI Wellness, more than 63 per cent of patients who experience long COVID report at least mild brain fog several months after they test negative for the virus.

  Health

  May 9, 2022
• ‘Bored’ social conservatives less likely to follow COVID-19 rules: UWaterloo study

  A new study co-authored by researchers at the University of Waterloo shows social conservatives who are prone to boredom are less likely to follow COVID-19 public health rules.

  Canada

  Jun 10, 2021
• Nova Scotia part of national study on how COVID-19 restrictions impact kids in hospitals

  A new research program is examining the impact of pandemic visitor restrictions on the children in pediatric intensive care units across the country.

  Canada

  May 8, 2021
• University of Waterloo researchers developing 20-minute COVID-19 saliva test kits

  The University of Waterloo says researchers at the school are working in a new COVID-19 saliva test, which would be used at home and deliver results in less than 20 minutes.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2021
• B.C. researchers seek participants in study on long-term effects of COVID-19 vaccines

  The study aims to track any potential adverse reactions to COVID-19 vaccines.

  Health

  Feb 25, 2021
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• COVID-19: Calgary doctor researching ways to adapt ICU visitation restrictions

  After hearing stories from health-care workers, patients and families a University of Calgary doctor is hoping to improve COVID-19-related ICU visitor restrictions. 

  Feb 5, 2021
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• New B.C. study shows nurses’ physiological impacts of stress

  New research out of the University of Victoria investigates whether those who are providing health care during the CCOVID-19 pandemic are staying healthy themselves.

  Health

  Jan 28, 2021