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Dr. Adam Kassam becomes president of the Ontario Medical Association

Dr. Adam Kassam becomes president of the Ontario Medical Association TORONTO, May 29, 2021 /CNW/ – Dr. Adam Kassam became the 140th president of the Ontario Medical Association today, the youngest president in the association’s history, the first physiatrist and first Ismaili Muslim. Dr. Kassam’s induction as president for a one-year term took place during the first … Continue reading Dr. Adam Kassam becomes president of the Ontario Medical Association

First non-physicians in 140 years to serve on smaller, skills-based OMA Board of Directors

First non-physicians in 140 years to serve on smaller, skills-based OMA Board of Directors TORONTO, May 30, 2021 /CNW/ – The Ontario Medical Association has announced a smaller, skills-based Board of Directors that includes non-physicians for the first time since the organization was founded in 1880. The new board is made up of 11 directors, reduced from 26, … Continue reading First non-physicians in 140 years to serve on smaller, skills-based OMA Board of Directors

Ontario Medical Association Awards Program celebrates its centenary

Ontario Medical Association Awards Program celebrates its centenary TORONTO, May 28, 2021 /CNW/ – The Ontario Medical Association Awards Program celebrated its 100th anniversary Friday night by recognizing outstanding physicians, residents, medical students and community leaders for their remarkable achievements and contributions to the medical profession and health care in Ontario. The awards were presented by OMA Past … Continue reading Ontario Medical Association Awards Program celebrates its centenary

4 Ways Exercise Can Help With Healthy Aging

4 Ways Exercise Can Help With Healthy Aging You have heard many times that physical fitness is beneficial to your health. Ensure that you can spare some time to engage in physical fitness as part of your daily routine. Many studies have been conducted, and they aim to prove that physical fitness plays a crucial … Continue reading 4 Ways Exercise Can Help With Healthy Aging

Break the Fear Cycle: Brain Expert Shares Advice for Building Resilience During Challenging Times

Break the Fear Cycle: Brain Expert Shares Advice for Building Resilience During Challenging Times Chattanooga, TN, May 28, 2021 ― Forced social isolation, shuttered businesses and canceled or scaled-down worship services have contributed to an overwhelming sense of loss and fear among people all over the world. And there’s a scientific reason for these emotions, explains … Continue reading Break the Fear Cycle: Brain Expert Shares Advice for Building Resilience During Challenging Times

Results of the COLCORONA study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine

Results of the COLCORONA study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine Colchicine could be considered as a treatment for non-hospitalized patients diagnosed with COVID-19 by PCR test and at risk of complications MONTREAL, May 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) announces that the COLCORONA study results are published today in The … Continue reading Results of the COLCORONA study published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine

LEDVANCE, the Makers of SYLVANIA General Lighting, Launches Brighter Days Ahead Campaign

LEDVANCE, the Makers of SYLVANIA General Lighting, Launches Brighter Days Ahead Campaign Enter for a Chance to Win $1,000 & SYLVANIA General Lighting Products to Help Brighten Your Day WILMINGTON, Mass., May 27, 2021 /CNW/ – The year 2020 was difficult for all of us. With vaccines rolling out and businesses opening though, brighter days … Continue reading LEDVANCE, the Makers of SYLVANIA General Lighting, Launches Brighter Days Ahead Campaign

Founder of Positive Psychology Martin Seligman awarded RCSI Honorary Doctorate

Founder of Positive Psychology Martin Seligman awarded RCSI Honorary Doctorate  DUBLIN, May 28, 2021 — Professor Martin Seligman has been awarded an Honorary Doctorate by RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences at the 2021 School of Medicine conferring ceremony.  Professor Seligman, who is the Zellerbach Family Professor of Psychology and Director of the Positive Psychology … Continue reading Founder of Positive Psychology Martin Seligman awarded RCSI Honorary Doctorate

University will host world’s first Covid-19 vaccine booster trialsUniversity’s cutting-edge Digital Health Enterprize Zone will host trials University will host world’s first Covid-19 vaccine booster trialsUniversity’s cutting-edge Digital Health Enterprize Zone will host trials 28 May 2021  The world’s first Covid-19 vaccine booster jab is to be administered at the University of Bradford’s cutting-edge Digital Health Enterprise … Continue reading

Roche Canada Announces Collaboration to Improve Access to Personalized Healthcare with Real World Evidence

Roche Canada Announces Collaboration to Improve Access to Personalized Healthcare with Real World Evidence BC Cancer, CPHIN and Roche Canada will co-create an evidence-generating framework to leverage real-world data and facilitate cost-effective access to targeted treatments for cancer patients MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 28, 2021 /CNW/ – Hoffmann-La Roche Limited (Roche Canada) is pleased to announce a … Continue reading Roche Canada Announces Collaboration to Improve Access to Personalized Healthcare with Real World Evidence