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Study: Brain Exercises Provide Breakthrough Treatment for Geriatric Depression
Study: Brain Exercises Provide Breakthrough Treatment for Geriatric Depression SAN FRANCISCO — For the first time in a randomized controlled trial, brain exercises were shown effective in addressing depression in treatment-resistant older patients, who had previously used anti-depressive drug therapy without success. The exercises were shown to improve not only mood, but also the often-unaddressed cognitive deficits … Continue reading Study: Brain Exercises Provide Breakthrough Treatment for Geriatric Depression
This Courageous Young Woman’s Story Is Testament That One Life Really Can Impact The World
This Courageous Young Woman’s Story Is Testament That One Life Really Can Impact The World Fort Wayne, IN, June 3, 2020 — One thing most of us can’t get enough of right now are inspiring stories that put all the stress, fear and worry of the current pandemic into perspective. How about a story of an … Continue reading This Courageous Young Woman’s Story Is Testament That One Life Really Can Impact The World
Zeulide Depot™ is now Covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program for Patients Living with Prostate Cancer
Zeulide Depot™ is now Covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program for Patients Living with Prostate Cancer TORONTO, June 3, 2020 /CNW/ – Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc. is pleased to announce that as of May 29, 2020, Zeulide Depot™ (Leuprolide acetate for depot suspension), a hormone therapy for the palliative treatment of prostate cancer, has been … Continue reading Zeulide Depot™ is now Covered by the Ontario Drug Benefit (ODB) Program for Patients Living with Prostate Cancer
A common cold could be the solution to COVID-19, do we really need masks?
Why is COVID-19 less severe in children than in adults? Why does the virus get exponentially worse in older adults? There are many unanswered questions that have been confounding health officials globally. Our scientists continue to work hard. We all need to unlock the seemingly “random” pieces of the COVID-19 puzzle, particularly the HOW and … Continue reading A common cold could be the solution to COVID-19, do we really need masks?
Survey: Children’s Screen Time Above Recommended Amount During COVID-19
Survey: Children’s Screen Time Above Recommended Amount During COVID-19 New international poll reveals over 60% of children spend more than the WHO-recommended hours on screens under quarantine. Compared to the recommended 2 hours per day, children under 18 years old spend at least 3 hours on screens during quarantine on average. 21% of parents report that their children spend over 6 … Continue reading Survey: Children’s Screen Time Above Recommended Amount During COVID-19
Roche Canada Announces Winners of COVID-19 Open Innovation Challenge
Roche Canada Announces Winners of COVID-19 Open Innovation Challenge Program will fund 11 unique solutions for challenges posed by COVID-19 from Canadians across the country MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 2, 2020 /CNW/ – Hoffmann-La Roche Limited (Roche Canada) is pleased to announce the winners of the COVID-19 Open Innovation Challenge. After receiving over 800 submissions, Roche Canada has … Continue reading Roche Canada Announces Winners of COVID-19 Open Innovation Challenge
New Survey: Americans have little trust in what President Trump says regarding COVID-19 or his management of the pandemic
New Survey: Americans have little trust in what President Trump says regarding COVID-19 or his management of the pandemic Fairleigh Dickinson University, Madison, New Jersey, June 2, 2020 – Americans are getting information about the coronavirus pandemic from political leaders and medical professionals, but confidence in those sources varies widely. A recent national survey conducted … Continue reading New Survey: Americans have little trust in what President Trump says regarding COVID-19 or his management of the pandemic
Alcohol Countermeasure Systems announces five-year agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to continue as an approved service provider to the Ontario Ignition Interlock Program
Alcohol Countermeasure Systems announces five-year agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to continue as an approved service provider to the Ontario Ignition Interlock Program. Alcohol Countermeasure Systems, ACS, is pleased to announce that ALCOLOCK Canada, a division of ACS, has been selected by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to continue as an approved service … Continue reading Alcohol Countermeasure Systems announces five-year agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Transportation to continue as an approved service provider to the Ontario Ignition Interlock Program
Medavie and Jack.org team up to support Canada’s youth during – and through – COVID-19
Medavie and Jack.org team up to support Canada’s youth during – and through – COVID-19 TORONTO, June 2, 2020 /CNW/ – With one-third fewer Canadian youth reporting excellent or very good mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic*, Medavie, through its Foundation, is providing a $200,000 matching donation to Jack.org to accelerate and expand its digital transformation and empower Canada’s … Continue reading Medavie and Jack.org team up to support Canada’s youth during – and through – COVID-19
Top 10 countries conducting over 1,100 COVID-19 clinical studies
Top 10 countries conducting over 1,100 COVID-19 clinical studies The Finbold.com in-house aggregated data shows that ten countries are currently conducting 1,141 Covid-19 related clinical studies. The studies are part of a global initiative to test and understand the Coronavirus pandemic. US riots might spur second Coronavirus wave The index has identified the United States as the … Continue reading Top 10 countries conducting over 1,100 COVID-19 clinical studies
