Tag: Research
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Poor Sleep Tied to Adverse Health Outcomes in Seniors in Long-Term Care
Sleep Problems in Long-Term Care: A Growing Concern Sleep problems affect more than one in five residents in long-term care facilities, a finding that sheds light on a hidden but critical aspect of senior health. An international study led by researchers from the University of Waterloo analyzed health records of over 21,000 residents aged 65…
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AES and IES Form Shared Leadership to Strengthen Audio Innovation
New Shared Resource Arrangement The Audio Engineering Society (AES) is announcing a strategic collaboration with the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES) that formalizes a shared resource arrangement to support leadership, operations, and long‑term growth. The partnership, set to begin on December 16, signals a significant shift in how both organizations can serve their members while maintaining…
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Inspiring Hope through Research: Ontario’s Associate Minister Vijay Thanigasalam Visits CAMH to Learn About Groundbreaking Mental Health Research
Inspiring Hope through Research: A Renewed Commitment from CAMH When Ontario’s Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions, Vijay Thanigasalam, first toured CAMH’s Queen Street site in June, he witnessed the front lines of innovation in mental health care. Today, he returned with a clear goal: to dive deeper into how CAMH leads in research,…
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Can a new blood test really diagnose ME/CFS? An expert unpacks the research
Can a blood test truly diagnose ME/CFS? Scientists in the United Kingdom say they have developed a blood test that could diagnose myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) with 96% accuracy. If confirmed and validated in broader studies, this would be a landmark shift in a condition that has long challenged clinicians and patients alike. What…
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Autism Isn’t a Single Condition: Scientists Explain Causes
Autism Is Not a Single Condition For years, autism has often been treated as a single diagnosis with a single cause. Recent research, however, reinforces a more nuanced picture: autism is a spectrum with multiple forms and a mosaic of contributing factors. This shift matters not only for scientists but for families seeking explanations, services,…
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Kirigami-Inspired Parachutes Could Be Low-Cost and Scalable
From flat sheet to skyward canopy: a new take on parachutes Researchers at Polytechnique Montreal have devised a novel parachute concept inspired by kirigami—the Japanese art of folding and cutting paper to create three-dimensional designs. The team, led by mechanical engineering professor Frédérick Gosselin and colleague David Mélançon, published their findings in Nature this week,…
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IDD Patients Overrepresented Among Ontario Long-Stay Psychiatric Inpatients
Key finding: IDD overrepresentation in long-stay inpatient care In Ontario, a recent study indicates that individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities account for more than one in five patients who have remained in mental health beds for over a year. Using provincial hospital data, researchers found that the IDD group is significantly more likely to…
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Apoptosis in Microalgae: Human-like Cell Death in the First Photosynthetic Organisms
The surprising discovery: apoptosis in microalgae For most people, programmed cell death — apoptosis — is a concept tied to multicellular organisms that rely on tightly regulated tissues and organs. Yet recent observations suggest that apoptosis-like processes occur in microalgae, the tiny, photosynthetic single-celled organisms that powered some of the earliest ecosystems on Earth. In…
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Regular Movement May Slow Parkinson’s Progression, Study Finds
Regular movement matters for Parkinson’s progression New research from a recent study highlights the central role of regular physical activity in slowing the progression of Parkinson’s disease. The findings suggest that consistent movement isn’t just about managing symptoms but may influence the disease’s trajectory over months and years, offering a hopeful message for patients and…
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Autistic Driving Simulators in the UK: A VR Path to Independence
A VR path to driving independence for autistic people in the UK In the United Kingdom, researchers are exploring a new route to help people on the autism spectrum build driving confidence through virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. Reported by the BBC and backed by a collaboration between the University of Bath…