Ottawa – Understanding how different respiratory infectious diseases, like COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), spread in our environment is important to help prevent serious negative health outcomes. Further research into how these diseases are transmitted and prevented can help inform public health measures that are timely and effective in reducing the impacts of respiratory illness on individuals and …
Ottawa – Through the Enhanced Surveillance for Chronic Disease Program (ESCDP), the Public Health Agency of Canada supports projects that address persistent public health evidence gaps and support the development of a robust evidence base on chronic diseases and conditions, injury, mental health, substance use and their risk factors. The ESCDP explores new tools and approaches to collect, analyze, and disseminate …
WATERLOO — The University of Waterloo has been chosen as the site for the new state-of-the-art hospital being built for Waterloo Region in partnership with St. Mary’s General Hospital and Grand River Hospital. The Ontario government has invested $5 million to support the early planning and construction of the new hospital that will expand services and add more beds to connect …
Ottawa – Researchers at the University of Waterloo, Canada, have developed a new wound dressing material using cutting-edge polymers to help heal wounds quicker. The novel bandage may speed up the recovery of burn victims and may also be used for the treatment of cancer and for cosmetic purposes. Dr Boxin Zhao, a professor at the university’s Department of Chemical …
