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Friday, January 27, 2012

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		IRCM researchers fuel an important debate in the field of molecular biology - The discovery made by Dr. François Robert's team confirms the universality of an essential cellular process
Publish your news! Write to us at: news@chrgonline.com		27 January 2012 Dr. François Robert, molecular biology researcher at the Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal (IRCM), and his team confirmed that the phosphorylation of RNA polymerase II, a key enzyme in the process of gene expression, . . . [click here for more]

$1.8 million grant from the CIHR - New data will lead to a better understanding of the impact of prenatal stress on mothers-to-be and their fetuses		Promote normal birth and the c-section rate will decrease, say Ontario Midwives
27 January 2012 A researcher at the Douglas Mental Health University Institute has received $1.8 million to pursue her work on the effect of prenatal maternal stress (PNMS) on the development of the fetus. This is one of the largest grants that . . . . . . [more]		27 January 2012 Ontario midwives are urging the Liberal government to look at ways of promoting normal birth in order to bring down the caesarean section rate in the province. On January 21, Don Drummond, Chair of the Commission on the Reform . . . [more]

What are friends for? Negating negativity Concordia study shows that the presence of friends mitigates the effects of negative experiences		Diagnocure announces publication of a meta-analysis on Previstage(TM) GCC Colorectal Cancer Test
27 January 2012 Stand by me’ is a common refrain when it comes to friendship but new research from Concordia University proves that the concept goes beyond pop music: keeping friends close has real physiological and psychological benefits. The . . . . . . [more]		27 January 2012 DiagnoCure, Inc. (TSX: CUR), a life sciences company that develops and commercializes high-value cancer diagnostic tests, announced that its partner for the Previstage GCC Colorectal Cancer Staging Test, Signal Genetics, reported . . . [more]

Alberta Registered Nurses Respond to CIHI Report		The Canadian Nursing Students' Association speaks out against issues regarding changes to the RN entry-to-practice exam
27 January 2012 The report released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI), Regulated Nurses: Canadian Trends, 2006-2010, reinforces the importance of continuing to invest in the nursing workforce, according to the College and . . . . . . [more]		27 January 2012 The Canadian Nursing Students’ Association (CNSA) is alarmed by the decision of Canadian nurse regulators to engage in negotiations with the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN), an American corporation, . . . [more]

Red Deer, Calgary sites demonstrate new Continuing Care Centre Model		Six New Family Health Teams Open In Toronto
27 January 2012 Two sites, one in Red Deer and one in Calgary, will be home to a new continuing care centre model when the doors open in two years. The Alberta government is working with Covenant Health to develop 100 continuing care spaces . . . . . . [more]		27 January 2012 Torontonians in need of a family doctor now have more access to care as six more Family Health Teams (FHTs) have opened in the city. The Village Family Health Team is one of six Toronto-area FHTs opened in 2011. Patients of . . . [more]

CAMH discovery identifies potential target for anti-craving medications		Approval of first-ever medicine for rare blood vessels diseases offers hope for Canadians Already approved for Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and Rheumatoid Arthritis, Health Canada approves RITUXAN® (rituximab) for severe forms of vasculitis
26 January 2012 Scientists at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) have identified a potential target for the development of anti-craving medications for people with addictions to stimulants such as methamphetamine. The discovery . . . . . . [more]		26 January 2012 Imagine what it would be like to live with a rare, life-threatening disease. Imagine how worried you might feel, particularly when you realize that there is no treatment approved for your disorder. Canadian adults living with . . . [more]

One vitamin could reverse heart disease, says Canadian doctor - and most of our diets are dangerously in short supply of it High doses of calcium and vitamin D could be potentially harmful if not supplemented with vitamin K2		Study Aims to Increase Adoption of Advanced Diabetes Technology in Young People with Type 1 Diabetes JDRF Canadian Clinical Trial Network launches London site of clinical trial for children and adolescents living with type 1 diabetes
26 January 2012 Vitamin K2, a little-known super-nutrient that humans once thrived on could be the key to reversing heart disease and preventing osteoporosis. Millions of people take calcium and vitamin D supplements for bone health, but findings . . . . . . [more]		26 January 2012 JDRF Canadian Clinical Trial Network (JDRF CCTN) is pleased to announce the launch of the London site of the first multi-centre pediatric study in Canada using insulin pump therapy and continuous glucose monitoring (CGM). The . . . [more]

When Bedtime Insulin Is Not Enough; Why Wait? With simple changes, effective management of type 2 diabetes can help prevent secondary complications		The feds and provinces earn failing grades in Skin Deep: A Report Card on Access to Dermatological Care and Treatment in Canada The basic needs of Canadians with skin diseases are not being met
26 January 2012 Half of Canadians with type 2 diabetes are not properly managing their disease - the majority of whom are at risk for health conditions linked to diabetes like blindness, heart disease or kidney disease. In many cases, insulin . . . . . . [more]		26 January 2012 The Canadian Skin Patient Alliance (CSPA) released Skin Deep: A Report Card on Access to Dermatological Care and Treatment in Canada , an evaluation of patients' access to dermatologic care and treatment. Its purpose is to provide . . . [more]

Alberta - New NICU space will provide more beds and increase access		British Columbia - New online, interactive sodium tool
26 January 2012 Up to 14 new neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) beds will be added at the Alberta Children’s Hospital to help meet the growing needs for these services in Calgary and southern Alberta. “While these new beds will . . . . . . [more]		24 January 2012 Using the Sodium Sense tool, visitors to www.healthyfamiliesbc.ca can gauge how much sodium they consume throughout the day. This interactive tool allows families to create low sodium meals for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The . . . [more]

New Brunswick - Pilot project offers primary care to high-risk patients in Saint John		The Canadian Government is Taking Action to Improve Efficiency of Healthcare System
24 January 2012 High-risk patients in the Saint John area who are on the registry of people who do not have a physician will be provided interim primary care by local physicians. The six-month pilot project is funded by the Department of Health . . . . . . [more]		23 January 2012 The Harper Government announced new research funding aimed at improving Canada's healthcare system. The announcement was made by the Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Minister of Health, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan . . . [more]

The Canadian Government and Saskatchewan Partner to Bring More Doctors and Nurses to Province		Aurora School Removes Wifi to Protect Children's Health
23 January 2012 The Honourable Leona Aglukkaq, Federal Minister of Health, and the Honourable Don McMorris, Saskatchewan Health Minister, announced funding to help attract, train and retain internationally educated health professionals for the . . . . . . [more]		20 January 2012 Another school has removed its Wifi, following warnings that the system emits potentially harmful microwave radiation. "Schools are in the business of helping children, not hurting them so we shouldn't be taking chances," said . . . [more]

Pfizer supports young researchers in mental health and rare diseases Pfizer Ripples of Hope Awards granted to four outstanding researchers		TELUS Health Solutions launches new Canadian health reference portal, myhealthreference.com 88 per cent of Canadians are looking for online health information with Canadian references, yet 72 per cent concerned about reliability*
20 January 2012 Pfizer Canada is pleased to announce four recipients of the annual Pfizer Ripples of Hope Awards. Bibiana Wong and Liza Sutton are both post-doctoral fellows at the University of British Columbia and are respectively the recipients . . . . . . [more]		20 January 2012 TELUS is making access to reliable, verified Canadian healthcare information online a snap with www.myhealthreference.com, a new health reference internet portal, is designed to help Canadians find the relevant information and . . . [more]

RNAO welcomes health-care priorities set by Premiers and urges the Federal Government to uphold its responsibility to enforce the Canada Health Act		More progress on surgical wait times in Saskatchewan
20 January 2012 Members of the Registered Nurses' Association of Ontario (RNAO) say this week's move by the federal government to avoid debate over the country's health-care system is shortsighted and irresponsible. "Talks about the future . . . . . . [more]		20 January 2012 Saskatchewan is meeting its goal of treating the province's longest waiting surgical patients, as the overall number of patients waiting continues to decline. New surgical data updated to November 30, 2011, shows that just over . . . [more]

GARDASIL® receives highest recommendation for use in males from national advisory committee on immunization Most parents agree that vaccinating both boys and girls in school is a good idea		New Approach Means More Ontario Food for Hospital Patients-Greenbelt Fund Announces Third Round of Grants-
20 January 2012 The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) updated and strengthened its statement related to the use of human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines in Canada. Among the recommendations, NACI determined that there is good . . . . . . [more]		19 January 2012 When you're recovering from illness, healthy, nourishing food is vital. That's why the Greenbelt Fund is providing a grant to Real Food for Real Kids to develop meals made with Ontario food for patients at Scarborough Hospital. . . . [more]

Health Quality Council of Alberta releases findings of second provincial long term care family experience survey Majority of areas surveyed have improved or remained stable since 2007/08		NB - Changes being made to prescription drug program
19 January 2012 The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) released the results of its second survey that captures the experiences of family members who have a resident living in a long term care facility in Alberta. The 2010/2011 survey compares . . . . . . [more]		19 January 2012 The provincial government is making changes to protect the sustainability of the New Brunswick Prescription Drug Program. The annual co-payment ceiling for seniors covered by the program is increasing to $500 per calendar year . . . [more]

Xarelto® Approved as First Once-Daily, Oral Anticoagulant for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation That Does Not Require Routine Coagulation Monitoring
19 January 2012 Bayer Inc. announced the Health Canada approval of Xarelto® (rivaroxaban tablet) in the prevention of stroke and systemic embolism in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) in whom anticoagulation is appropriate. Xarelto® is . . . . . . [more]