Medical Research

• Nova Scotians can now opt in to volunteer for medical research and clinical trials

  Nova Scotians who want to take part in medical research, whether it's participating in a clinical trial or having their samples collected for studies, can now opt in.  

  Health

  Apr 28
  
• New network launched in Calgary to study, improve neurological rehabilitation

  The network is focused on three areas of rehabilitation study — spinal cord injuries, stroke and movement impairment — each with its dedicated team of researchers.

  Health

  May 2, 2023
  
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• B.C. researchers hail ‘breakthrough’ in blood-based technology for cancer research

  The team has developed a blood test that uses an "unprecedented level technological resolution" to examine each cancer's unique genetic makeup.

  Health

  Jul 20, 2022
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• In 1951, doctors ‘stole’ a woman’s cells. Her estate is suing the firm it says profited from her body

  Harvested and sold without her consent, Henrietta Lacks' cells were used for many important medical discoveries, like the polio vaccine.

  Health

  Oct 5, 2021
• Mindfulness meditation found to lower depression in newly diagnosed MS patients: Lawson study

  An average of 12 people in Canada are diagnosed with MS every day, often between the ages of 20 and 49. Women are three times more likely to be affected.

  Health

  Jul 20, 2021
• Jesse’s Journey awards $1.7M to 4 research projects, largest amount in charity’s history

  Among the research projects receiving funding is one led by SickKids president and CEO Dr. Ronald Cohn using the revolutionary gene-editing technique CRISPR-Cas9.

  Health

  May 4, 2021
• Dalhousie scientists ‘ready and willing’ to help with COVID PCR testing backlog

  On Friday, Dr. Robert Strang announced that there was a backlog of PCR COVID-19 tests waiting to be processed. The lab was behind by about 45,000 tests, or three day's worth.

  Health

  May 1, 2021
• 99-year-old vet walks 100 km at Newmarket seniors’ residence to raise funds for COVID-19

  George Markow did laps around his seniors' residence in Newmarket over several months and completed the milestone Wednesday morning.

  Health

  Sep 2, 2020
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• New Alberta research aims to answer important questions about kids and COVID-19

  Alberta researchers have launched a new study to find out why COVID-19 affects children differently than adults, and the role kids play in spreading the virus.

  Health

  May 26, 2020
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• Bob Layton: Research in reverse

  To eat or not to eat? Bob Layton bites into conflicting food research.

  Commentary

  Oct 4, 2019