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McMaster project to improve access to palliative care for Indigenous Ontarians
July 20, 2021
With support of $1.24 million in funding and the partnership of Indigenous Services Canada, McMaster University researcher Hsien Seow is planning a large education intervention aimed at improving access to community-based palliative care for Ontario’s Indigenous communities.
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Vanier and Banting scholars recognized for their innovative research
July 15, 2021
Seven graduate students have been awarded the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Each will receive $50,000 a year, for up to three years. Learn more about the recipients of this prestigious award below.
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McMaster researchers identify how VITT happens
July 7, 2021
A McMaster University team of researchers has found how, exactly, the COVID-19 vaccines that use adenovirus vectors trigger a rare but sometimes fatal blood clotting reaction called vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia or VITT.
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Faculty’s town halls outline Return to Mac status
June 30, 2021
Two virtual town hall sessions held this week for faculty and staff of the Faculty of Health Sciences heard questions that ranged from a hybrid work model and ventilation of campus buildings to guidelines for fully-vaccinated people and whether the health sciences library will be open.
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Faculty of Health Sciences gains four new Canada Research Chairs
June 15, 2021
Four Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) researchers have been named Canada Research Chairs, a prestigious honour created to promote Canada’s world class research and development
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HEI remembers Dr. Murray Enkin
June 11, 2021
The McMaster University community is remembering Murray Enkin, professor emeritus of obstetrics and gynecology and long-serving member of the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), who passed away on June 6, 2021.
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Lehana Thabane named president-elect of the Society for Clinical Trials
June 9, 2021
Lehana Thabane has been elected as the next president of the Society for Clinical Trials (SCT), the world’s foremost organization dedicated to the development and dissemination of optimal methods and practices in clinical trials.
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HEI leadership issues statement on Kamloops Indian Residential School
June 8, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we recognize this knowledge was not new, but like other stories of injustice toward Indigenous peoples, has gone unacknowledged for too long.
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McMaster-led study investigating COVID-19 immune response in South Asian communities
June 3, 2021
McMaster researchers are leading a pan-Canadian study investigating the immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine within the South Asian community.
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Research Day video presentations now published
May 28, 2021
HEI's new YouTube channel now includes videos from this year's Research Day, including individual, keynote and plenary presentations.
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Triple-drug therapy safely cuts serious asthma flares
May 19, 2021
Hamilton researchers have found that the inclusion of a third drug to commonly used dual-drug inhalers can reduce asthma exacerbations and improve control over the disease in children, adolescents, and adults with moderate-to-severe asthma.
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Simple surgery prevents strokes in heart patients
May 15, 2021
A simple surgery saves patients with heart arrhythmia from often-lethal strokes, says a large international study led by McMaster University.
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Size, location, key factors behind COVID outbreaks in retirement homes
May 10, 2021
Researchers say the increased risk was likely because of more staff coming in and out of a home when providing care. Homes that provided nine or more services had a 2.5-fold increased risk of an outbreak, while those co-located with a long-term care facility had a 1.6-fold increased risk.
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Chan, Gonzalez and Whitlock become University Scholars
May 6, 2021
Three Faculty of Health Sciences professors have been named 2021 University Scholars by McMaster University. Teresa Chan, Andrea Gonzalez and Richard Whitlock are three of seven who have been given the university’s top award for mid-career researchers who are considered global leaders.
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CSI Hamilton: scientists on decades-long trail of tiniest blood cell
May 6, 2021 by Fram Dinshaw
John Kelton sees the McMaster Platelet Immunology Laboratory as CSI Hamilton, studying a tiny, mysterious clotting cell once called ‘blood dust’. It’s an ongoing detective story that’s wonderfully fun, except there’s no good-looking actors. No murder and mayhem. And no high-priced talent. Otherwise, almost identical.
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Bhandari named Distinguished University Professor
April 25, 2021
Mohit Bhandari, professor and chair of the Department of Surgery is one of two professors who has been named Distinguished University Professor.
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Julia Abelson to lead group awarded funding by the Future of Canada project
April 15, 2021 by Laura Ramsay
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Researchers work with new technology to sense COVID-19 on the breath
April 13, 2021 by Rafik El Werfalli
MyLinh Duong and Tim O’Shea are leading a proof-of-concept study with Picomole Inc. to develop and assess its proprietary breath analytics screening technology, which will serve as an additional testing and screening method to identify COVID-19 in the population.
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Province’s doctors lack direction on medical cannabis
April 13, 2021
A new McMaster study shows Ontario doctors are still hesitant to prescribe medical cannabis to patients suffering long-term pain 20 years after it was first introduced.
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Are you using antihistamines properly?
April 6, 2021
If you are one of the millions of people worldwide suffering from allergies, you may take an antihistamine pill to ward off hives, sneezing and watery eyes. But you may be taking your medications incorrectly, says Derek Chu, a McMaster University allergy expert and clinical scholar
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Worldwide study ratifies link of processed meat to cardiovascular disease and death
March 31, 2021
A global study led by Hamilton scientists has found a link between eating processed meat and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The same study did not find the same link with unprocessed red meat or poultry.
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Researchers seek to know how vaccination works in residents of long-term care homes
March 18, 2021
McMaster University researchers are beginning one of the largest single studies focusing on long-term care home in Canada to find out how well vaccination works in residents in long-term care, and which features of these homes may be directly linked with outbreaks.
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CIHR grant shows importance of evidence-based decisions
March 16, 2021
Canada invests approximately $25.2 million in research projects to further improve understanding of COVID-19 and tackle persistent evidence gaps linked to this disease.
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Nearly two-thirds of middle-aged and older adults in Canada report adverse childhood experiences
March 15, 2021 by Laura Lawson
New research from McMaster University has found that roughly three in every five Canadian adults aged 45 to 85 have been exposed to childhood abuse, neglect, intimate partner violence or other household adversity.
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New chair in autism sets roadmap for enhanced collaboration
March 11, 2021
By building ongoing collaboration, Stelios Georgiades will spend the next decade in a new chair, working with his team to improve care for children with autism and other neurodevelopment conditions in Hamilton and across Canada.
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Five days of antibiotics fine for children with pneumonia
March 8, 2021
New research from McMaster University has proven that a five-day course of high-dose amoxicillin will do just as well for children six months to 10 years old with common pneumonia.
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Study finds two servings of fish per week can help prevent recurrent heart disease
March 8, 2021
An analysis of several large studies involving participants from more than 60 countries, spearheaded by researchers from McMaster University, has found that eating oily fish regularly can help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in high-risk individuals, such as those who already have heart disease or stroke.
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$9.6M federal investment renews Canada’s largest study of aging
March 5, 2021
A $9.6-million investment by the Government of Canada in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) will renew the infrastructure of its research platform, ensuring its progress in generating knowledge that promotes the health and well-being of older adults and informs the development of programs and policies for Canada’s aging population.
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Study finds diet high in poor quality carbohydrates increases heart disease and death
February 24, 2021
A large study of people living on five continents, led by researchers at McMaster University and the University of Toronto, has found a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death.
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New study to test drugs for early COVID-19 infection
February 9, 2021
McMaster University researchers are leading a large international study to test drugs to treat COVID-19 patients. The trial will evaluate the effectiveness of ivermectin, metformin and fluvoxamine on preventing COVID-19 disease progression, and the researchers say the results could be known in as short a time as two to three months.
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McMaster awarded $1M to address undiagnosed dementia gap
February 1, 2021
More than 432,000 Canadians over the age of 65 are living with dementia, but there is no current estimate of undiagnosed dementia in Canada. A new investment in a flagship research initiative led by McMaster University will change that by addressing the knowledge gap around undiagnosed dementia and improving understanding of known and emerging risk factors related to the disease.
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Study highlights the power of social movements for community health as pandemic continues
January 29, 2021
Social movements, fuelled by social media, can be an important public health tool to support vulnerable community members, particularly during a pandemic, according to new research from McMaster University.
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Mohit Bhandari becomes chair of the Department of Surgery
January 28, 2021
Mohit Bhandari, a McMaster professor who has pioneered evidence-based research in surgery, is taking the chair of the Department of Surgery at McMaster University on Feb. 1. Pending final approvals by the university, he will also hold the John A. Bauer Chair in Surgery.
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McMaster receives $1M to lead COVID-19 evidence network
January 13, 2021
To ensure decision-makers have access to the best COVID-19 science in a timely manner, the federal government is investing $1 million to support the COVID-19 Evidence Network to support Decision-makers (COVID-END) hosted at McMaster University.
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COVID-19 Recommendations Map: Turning evidence into policy and practice
December 17, 2020
An international collaboration led by HEI's Holger Schünemann has developed a living map of recommendations for the prevention and care of COVID-19.
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The David L. Sackett Scholarship: Q&A with Arrti Bhasin
December 15, 2020
Arrti Bhasin, HRM PhD candidate, is one of two recipients of the 2020 David L. Sackett Scholarship.
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The David L. Sackett Scholarship: Q&A with Jillian Halladay
December 15, 2020
Jillian Halladay, HRM PhD candidate, is one of two recipients of the 2020 David L. Sackett Scholarship.
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Study finds pandemic impacts retirement homes differently
December 14, 2020
Research from McMaster University shows the Ontario retirement homes impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are those with more residents, those connected to a nursing home, owned by large corporations, or offering many on-site services.
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World’s most cited researchers includes 16 from Faculty of Health Sciences
December 7, 2020
Sixteen Faculty of Health Sciences researchers are among 18 McMaster University affiliated scientists who have been recognized as among the top one per cent of scientists in the world according to their citations.
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Interim report shows results of COVID-19 tests for arriving international travellers
November 18, 2020
A study of international air travellers arriving in Toronto has released an interim report, showing encouraging results from airport-based COVID-19 testing followed by home-based collection during quarantine and offering insights that could help shape policy surrounding COVID-19 safety.
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International study shows polypill along with aspirin cuts heart attacks and strokes by up to 40%
November 13, 2020
An international study of people with no previous heart disease or stroke, but at intermediate risk, found the polypill alone may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, revascularization procedures (such as angioplasty or heart surgery) or other cardiovascular incidents by about 20 per cent, and the combination of the polypill and aspirin may reduce those cardiovascular events by up to 40 per cent.
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Indigenous peoples and communities have protective factors against COVID-19
November 3, 2020
Indigenous knowledges, practices and community strengths are helping protect Indigenous families and communities around the world from COVID-19.
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Government of Canada awards $2.5M to McMaster University to support the COVID-19 border study with McMaster HealthLabs
October 30, 2020
McMaster University has been awarded $2.5 million by the Government of Canada to support the McMaster HealthLabs Canadian International COVID-19 Surveillance Border Study at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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David Braley remembered as a Faculty champion
October 26, 2020
Hamilton businessman David Braley, whose investment in McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences enabled tremendous growth in research, training and infrastructure, died Oct. 26 in Burlington. He was 79.
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Remembering Michael Gent, a giant among biostatisticians
October 23, 2020
The McMaster University community is remembering Michael Gent, professor emeritus in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) and renowned biostatistician, who passed away on October 20, 2020. He was 86.
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Clinics by paramedics improve care, cut 911 calls
October 5, 2020
The CP@clinic is an innovative chronic disease prevention and health promotion program developed by a team of researchers at McMaster University’s Department of Family Medicine.
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$4M launches national study on COVID-19 antibodies in older adults
October 1, 2020
A $4-million investment from Canada's COVID-19 Immunity Task Force will launch a national study to investigate the burden of SARS-CoV-2 infection among aging Canadians, a population that has been shown to be at greatest risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 disease.
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Alfonso Iorio to chair Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact
September 21, 2020
The appointment of Alfonso Iorio as chair of the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) has been announced by Paul O’Byrne, dean and vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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Professors join Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
September 18, 2020
Five McMaster University professors, all members of the Faculty of Health Sciences, are joining the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) as fellows.
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McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine widely accessed around the globe
September 15, 2020
It has been a year since the release of the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine, and already, it’s been accessed by tens of thousands of people around the world.
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McMaster professor honoured with national award
September 15, 2020
McMaster University professor and scientist Salim Yusuf is the 2020 recipient of the prestigious McLaughlin Medal from the Royal Society of Canada.
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McMaster researchers named Canada Research Chairs
September 14, 2020
Two researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences have been named new Canada Research Chairs, while a third has been renewed.
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Two McMaster professors recognized by the Royal Society of Canada
September 8, 2020
Mark Loeb and Dawn Bowdish, both professors of pathology and molecular medicine of the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, are being honoured by the Royal Society of Canada.
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McMaster HealthLabs, Air Canada and Greater Toronto Airports Authority to conduct a voluntary COVID-19 study of arriving international travellers
September 3, 2020
McMaster HealthLabs, Air Canada and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority today announced that they will partner on a voluntary COVID-19 study of international travellers arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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McMaster ranked among the top 70 universities worldwide
September 2, 2020
McMaster has been named one of the top 70 universities in the world, according to an internationally influential ranking encompassing more than 1,500 institutions worldwide.
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Dr. Alfonso Iorio Appointed to the MGDII College of Health Inventors
September 2, 2020 by Charlotte Miller
Dr. Alfonos Iorio is the latest McMaster University community member to join the Michael G. DeGroote Initiative for Innovation in Healthcare (MGDII) College of Health Inventors.
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McMaster to create and lead new international nexus for pandemics and biological threats
September 1, 2020
McMaster is launching The Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats, to ensure Canada and the world are better able to manage the human and economic devastation of COVID-19 and avert future pandemics.
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Evidence reviews support avoiding opioid prescriptions for sprains and strains
August 17, 2020
Two new evidence reviews related to acute musculoskeletal injuries like strains and sprains suggest other forms of treatments are as effective as opioids and have less risk of harms to patients.
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McMaster-led guidelines issued for new COVID-19 treatment
August 5, 2020
Much has been made recently about the new antiviral drug remdesivir for COVID-19 patients, but a McMaster University-led guideline for physicians warns that it would only be used in the most serious cases, and more research is needed.
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Photo series by Mac grads highlights experiences of COVID-19 frontline workers
August 4, 2020
Even though they were both Mac grads, Arnav Agarwal ‘14 and Rishi Bansal ‘20 hadn’t met – until they both had similar ideas to capture the untold stories of COVID-19 frontline workers.
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Malignant cancer diagnosed in a dinosaur for the first time
August 4, 2020
Researchers at McMaster University and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) have reported the discovery and diagnosis of an aggressive malignant bone cancer — an osteosarcoma — for the first time ever in a dinosaur.
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Reviews find children not major source of COVID-19, but family stress is high
July 29, 2020
As provinces across Canada are deciding how to restart schools during the pandemic, a research review has found children are not a major source of transmission of COVID-19. A second review has found strain on families, particularly women with children.
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McMaster researchers identify how VITT happens
July 7, 2021
A McMaster University team of researchers has found how, exactly, the COVID-19 vaccines that use adenovirus vectors trigger a rare but sometimes fatal blood clotting reaction called vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia or VITT.
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Faculty of Health Sciences gains four new Canada Research Chairs
June 15, 2021
Four Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) researchers have been named Canada Research Chairs, a prestigious honour created to promote Canada’s world class research and development
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McMaster-led study investigating COVID-19 immune response in South Asian communities
June 3, 2021
McMaster researchers are leading a pan-Canadian study investigating the immune response to the COVID-19 vaccine within the South Asian community.
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Triple-drug therapy safely cuts serious asthma flares
May 19, 2021
Hamilton researchers have found that the inclusion of a third drug to commonly used dual-drug inhalers can reduce asthma exacerbations and improve control over the disease in children, adolescents, and adults with moderate-to-severe asthma.
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Simple surgery prevents strokes in heart patients
May 15, 2021
A simple surgery saves patients with heart arrhythmia from often-lethal strokes, says a large international study led by McMaster University.
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Size, location, key factors behind COVID outbreaks in retirement homes
May 10, 2021
Researchers say the increased risk was likely because of more staff coming in and out of a home when providing care. Homes that provided nine or more services had a 2.5-fold increased risk of an outbreak, while those co-located with a long-term care facility had a 1.6-fold increased risk.
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CSI Hamilton: scientists on decades-long trail of tiniest blood cell
May 6, 2021 by Fram Dinshaw
John Kelton sees the McMaster Platelet Immunology Laboratory as CSI Hamilton, studying a tiny, mysterious clotting cell once called ‘blood dust’. It’s an ongoing detective story that’s wonderfully fun, except there’s no good-looking actors. No murder and mayhem. And no high-priced talent. Otherwise, almost identical.
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Julia Abelson to lead group awarded funding by the Future of Canada project
April 15, 2021 by Laura Ramsay
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Researchers work with new technology to sense COVID-19 on the breath
April 13, 2021 by Rafik El Werfalli
MyLinh Duong and Tim O’Shea are leading a proof-of-concept study with Picomole Inc. to develop and assess its proprietary breath analytics screening technology, which will serve as an additional testing and screening method to identify COVID-19 in the population.
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Province’s doctors lack direction on medical cannabis
April 13, 2021
A new McMaster study shows Ontario doctors are still hesitant to prescribe medical cannabis to patients suffering long-term pain 20 years after it was first introduced.
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Are you using antihistamines properly?
April 6, 2021
If you are one of the millions of people worldwide suffering from allergies, you may take an antihistamine pill to ward off hives, sneezing and watery eyes. But you may be taking your medications incorrectly, says Derek Chu, a McMaster University allergy expert and clinical scholar
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Worldwide study ratifies link of processed meat to cardiovascular disease and death
March 31, 2021
A global study led by Hamilton scientists has found a link between eating processed meat and a higher risk of cardiovascular disease. The same study did not find the same link with unprocessed red meat or poultry.
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Researchers seek to know how vaccination works in residents of long-term care homes
March 18, 2021
McMaster University researchers are beginning one of the largest single studies focusing on long-term care home in Canada to find out how well vaccination works in residents in long-term care, and which features of these homes may be directly linked with outbreaks.
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CIHR grant shows importance of evidence-based decisions
March 16, 2021
Canada invests approximately $25.2 million in research projects to further improve understanding of COVID-19 and tackle persistent evidence gaps linked to this disease.
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Nearly two-thirds of middle-aged and older adults in Canada report adverse childhood experiences
March 15, 2021 by Laura Lawson
New research from McMaster University has found that roughly three in every five Canadian adults aged 45 to 85 have been exposed to childhood abuse, neglect, intimate partner violence or other household adversity.
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Five days of antibiotics fine for children with pneumonia
March 8, 2021
New research from McMaster University has proven that a five-day course of high-dose amoxicillin will do just as well for children six months to 10 years old with common pneumonia.
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Study finds two servings of fish per week can help prevent recurrent heart disease
March 8, 2021
An analysis of several large studies involving participants from more than 60 countries, spearheaded by researchers from McMaster University, has found that eating oily fish regularly can help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in high-risk individuals, such as those who already have heart disease or stroke.
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$9.6M federal investment renews Canada’s largest study of aging
March 5, 2021
A $9.6-million investment by the Government of Canada in the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) will renew the infrastructure of its research platform, ensuring its progress in generating knowledge that promotes the health and well-being of older adults and informs the development of programs and policies for Canada’s aging population.
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Study finds diet high in poor quality carbohydrates increases heart disease and death
February 24, 2021
A large study of people living on five continents, led by researchers at McMaster University and the University of Toronto, has found a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death.
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New study to test drugs for early COVID-19 infection
February 9, 2021
McMaster University researchers are leading a large international study to test drugs to treat COVID-19 patients. The trial will evaluate the effectiveness of ivermectin, metformin and fluvoxamine on preventing COVID-19 disease progression, and the researchers say the results could be known in as short a time as two to three months.
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McMaster awarded $1M to address undiagnosed dementia gap
February 1, 2021
More than 432,000 Canadians over the age of 65 are living with dementia, but there is no current estimate of undiagnosed dementia in Canada. A new investment in a flagship research initiative led by McMaster University will change that by addressing the knowledge gap around undiagnosed dementia and improving understanding of known and emerging risk factors related to the disease.
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Study highlights the power of social movements for community health as pandemic continues
January 29, 2021
Social movements, fuelled by social media, can be an important public health tool to support vulnerable community members, particularly during a pandemic, according to new research from McMaster University.
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McMaster receives $1M to lead COVID-19 evidence network
January 13, 2021
To ensure decision-makers have access to the best COVID-19 science in a timely manner, the federal government is investing $1 million to support the COVID-19 Evidence Network to support Decision-makers (COVID-END) hosted at McMaster University.
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COVID-19 Recommendations Map: Turning evidence into policy and practice
December 17, 2020
An international collaboration led by HEI's Holger Schünemann has developed a living map of recommendations for the prevention and care of COVID-19.
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Study finds pandemic impacts retirement homes differently
December 14, 2020
Research from McMaster University shows the Ontario retirement homes impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are those with more residents, those connected to a nursing home, owned by large corporations, or offering many on-site services.
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World’s most cited researchers includes 16 from Faculty of Health Sciences
December 7, 2020
Sixteen Faculty of Health Sciences researchers are among 18 McMaster University affiliated scientists who have been recognized as among the top one per cent of scientists in the world according to their citations.
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Interim report shows results of COVID-19 tests for arriving international travellers
November 18, 2020
A study of international air travellers arriving in Toronto has released an interim report, showing encouraging results from airport-based COVID-19 testing followed by home-based collection during quarantine and offering insights that could help shape policy surrounding COVID-19 safety.
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International study shows polypill along with aspirin cuts heart attacks and strokes by up to 40%
November 13, 2020
An international study of people with no previous heart disease or stroke, but at intermediate risk, found the polypill alone may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, revascularization procedures (such as angioplasty or heart surgery) or other cardiovascular incidents by about 20 per cent, and the combination of the polypill and aspirin may reduce those cardiovascular events by up to 40 per cent.
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Indigenous peoples and communities have protective factors against COVID-19
November 3, 2020
Indigenous knowledges, practices and community strengths are helping protect Indigenous families and communities around the world from COVID-19.
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Government of Canada awards $2.5M to McMaster University to support the COVID-19 border study with McMaster HealthLabs
October 30, 2020
McMaster University has been awarded $2.5 million by the Government of Canada to support the McMaster HealthLabs Canadian International COVID-19 Surveillance Border Study at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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Clinics by paramedics improve care, cut 911 calls
October 5, 2020
The CP@clinic is an innovative chronic disease prevention and health promotion program developed by a team of researchers at McMaster University’s Department of Family Medicine.
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$4M launches national study on COVID-19 antibodies in older adults
October 1, 2020
A $4-million investment from Canada's COVID-19 Immunity Task Force will launch a national study to investigate the burden of SARS-CoV-2 infection among aging Canadians, a population that has been shown to be at greatest risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 disease.
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Professors join Canadian Academy of Health Sciences
September 18, 2020
Five McMaster University professors, all members of the Faculty of Health Sciences, are joining the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) as fellows.
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McMaster professor honoured with national award
September 15, 2020
McMaster University professor and scientist Salim Yusuf is the 2020 recipient of the prestigious McLaughlin Medal from the Royal Society of Canada.
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McMaster researchers named Canada Research Chairs
September 14, 2020
Two researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences have been named new Canada Research Chairs, while a third has been renewed.
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McMaster HealthLabs, Air Canada and Greater Toronto Airports Authority to conduct a voluntary COVID-19 study of arriving international travellers
September 3, 2020
McMaster HealthLabs, Air Canada and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority today announced that they will partner on a voluntary COVID-19 study of international travellers arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport.
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McMaster to create and lead new international nexus for pandemics and biological threats
September 1, 2020
McMaster is launching The Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats, to ensure Canada and the world are better able to manage the human and economic devastation of COVID-19 and avert future pandemics.
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Evidence reviews support avoiding opioid prescriptions for sprains and strains
August 17, 2020
Two new evidence reviews related to acute musculoskeletal injuries like strains and sprains suggest other forms of treatments are as effective as opioids and have less risk of harms to patients.
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McMaster-led guidelines issued for new COVID-19 treatment
August 5, 2020
Much has been made recently about the new antiviral drug remdesivir for COVID-19 patients, but a McMaster University-led guideline for physicians warns that it would only be used in the most serious cases, and more research is needed.
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Malignant cancer diagnosed in a dinosaur for the first time
August 4, 2020
Researchers at McMaster University and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) have reported the discovery and diagnosis of an aggressive malignant bone cancer — an osteosarcoma — for the first time ever in a dinosaur.
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Reviews find children not major source of COVID-19, but family stress is high
July 29, 2020
As provinces across Canada are deciding how to restart schools during the pandemic, a research review has found children are not a major source of transmission of COVID-19. A second review has found strain on families, particularly women with children.
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McMaster project to improve access to palliative care for Indigenous Ontarians
July 20, 2021
With support of $1.24 million in funding and the partnership of Indigenous Services Canada, McMaster University researcher Hsien Seow is planning a large education intervention aimed at improving access to community-based palliative care for Ontario’s Indigenous communities.
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HEI remembers Dr. Murray Enkin
June 11, 2021
The McMaster University community is remembering Murray Enkin, professor emeritus of obstetrics and gynecology and long-serving member of the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), who passed away on June 6, 2021.
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HEI leadership issues statement on Kamloops Indian Residential School
June 8, 2021
It is with profound sadness that we recognize this knowledge was not new, but like other stories of injustice toward Indigenous peoples, has gone unacknowledged for too long.
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David Braley remembered as a Faculty champion
October 26, 2020
Hamilton businessman David Braley, whose investment in McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences enabled tremendous growth in research, training and infrastructure, died Oct. 26 in Burlington. He was 79.
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Remembering Michael Gent, a giant among biostatisticians
October 23, 2020
The McMaster University community is remembering Michael Gent, professor emeritus in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) and renowned biostatistician, who passed away on October 20, 2020. He was 86.
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McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine widely accessed around the globe
September 15, 2020
It has been a year since the release of the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine, and already, it’s been accessed by tens of thousands of people around the world.
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McMaster ranked among the top 70 universities worldwide
September 2, 2020
McMaster has been named one of the top 70 universities in the world, according to an internationally influential ranking encompassing more than 1,500 institutions worldwide.
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Photo series by Mac grads highlights experiences of COVID-19 frontline workers
August 4, 2020
Even though they were both Mac grads, Arnav Agarwal ‘14 and Rishi Bansal ‘20 hadn’t met – until they both had similar ideas to capture the untold stories of COVID-19 frontline workers.
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