Newswise Location Channel: Canada

New B.C. Self-Screening Program Will Improve Accessibility of Cervical Cancer Testing

Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 09:00:01 EST

Chronic pain program at Toronto Rehab awarded for its ECHOing effects

University Health Network (UHN) — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 12:05:41 EST

In 2014, Dr. Andrea Furlan, a physician at Toronto Rehab and a leader in chronic pain treatment, had a vision: to bring together a group of experts who could equip health care professionals in the community with the knowledge they'd need to provide proper pain treatment.

Residents unprepared for wildland fires, face barriers in implementing prevention measures: York U study

York University — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:05:04 EST

Individual and social factors contribute to lack of preparedness, despite many available residential wildfire mitigation and educational programs, study reveals

Expert: Dispute with Canada puts India's relations with the entire West in jeopardy

University of Delaware — Tue, 19 Sep 2023 14:05:55 EST

Extreme environments expert discusses causes of recent wildfires

Virginia Tech — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 16:00:03 EST

Wildfires in Hawaii have devastated the island of Maui. Canada continues to experience its worst ever wildfire season, with more than 1,000 active fires. Brian Lattimer, Director of Virginia Tech's Extreme Environments and Materials Lab, explains what the Maui and Canadian wildfires have in common.

New study charts exposure to SARS-CoV-2 infection in Canada throughout the pandemic

Canadian Medical Association Journal — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 16:45:13 EST

Most people in Canada now have hybrid immunity against SARS-CoV-2 through a mix of infection and vaccination, new research in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) shows.

Extroverts More Likely to Resist Vaccines, Study Shows

University of Texas at El Paso — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 05:00:47 EST

Which types of personalities were more hesitant about COVID-19 vaccination during the pandemic's peak? Extroverts -- according to a new study on more than 40,000 Canadians.

Why did the Midwest get smoke from Canada?

Tue, 11 Jul 2023 14:45:21 EST

How animals are affected by Canadian wildfire smoke: University of Illinois expert available

Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:05:42 EST

Canadian wildfires and air quality: MSU experts can comment on public health, climate change impacts, pets and wildlife

Michigan State University — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 17:05:41 EST

Leading cardiovascular physician & scientist available to discuss the impact the Canadian fires have on those with cardiovascular disease

Case Western Reserve University — Wed, 28 Jun 2023 16:30:30 EST

Seeking insights on Canadian wildfires and the impact on U.S. air quality? @sunyesf's Dr. Andrew Vander Yacht is available to talk about fire behavior and the environmental impact.

SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 15:05:18 EST

CIHR chooses Digital Science to support discoveries for Canada's health

Digital Science and Research Solutions Ltd — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:30:16 EST

Digital Science is pleased to announce that the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) has chosen Altmetric and Dimensions from Digital Science's flagship products to support its belief that research has the power to change lives.

Canada's carbon pricing poses a $256 billion financial risk for borrowers and banks

University of Waterloo — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 12:40:18 EST

By putting a price on the cost of carbon, the Government of Canada aims to curtail greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, but it comes with an increased risk for financial lenders and borrowers with high carbon emissions.

An AI tool that could help prevent wildfires

Aalto University — Mon, 12 Jun 2023 04:05:22 EST

Wildfires are becoming more common, but machine learning can help cut them short

GW Experts Available: Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Remains Hazardous, Expands Reach

George Washington University — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 13:25:53 EST

Canada wildfires smother parts of US

University of Miami — Thu, 08 Jun 2023 10:05:27 EST

University of Miami climate and aerosol experts, who are members of the Center for Aerosol Science and Technology, explain the dangers from the smoke flowing in from Canada, which is resulting in people donning masks.

Epidemiologist to discuss health impacts of smoke from Canada wildfires

University of Delaware — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:25:39 EST

Rutgers Experts Available to Comment on Air Pollution from Canadian Wildfires

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 07 Jun 2023 10:05:39 EST

Antipsychotic drugs use increased in Canadian long-term care homes in first year of pandemic

University of Waterloo — Thu, 01 Jun 2023 15:20:13 EST

While most aspects of care quality in long-term care homes did not differ in the first year of the pandemic from pre-pandemic levels, a new study shows that the use of antipsychotic drugs increased in all provinces.