TORONTO – The University of Toronto and the Indian Institute of Science are developing a centre of excellence that uses artificial intelligence to build predictive healthcare systems. The partners will […] The post U of T to partner with India on health AI first appeared on Canadian Healthcare Technology.
HN Summary • Oral Yeast-Based Vaccines: Researchers, including Emilija Vasiliunaité at Vilnius University Life Sciences Center, are developing vaccines using genetically modified yeast, which produce viral antigens and can potentially be ingested rather than injected, making immunization more accessible, affordable, and acceptable. • Mechanism and Evidence: Yeast cells protect antigens from stomach acid and may […] The post From injection to ingestion: Can yeast make vaccines more accessible? appeared first on Hospital News.
When we talk about mental health in Canada, the general numbers often hide a much deeper crisis. National data shows that roughly 26% of all Canadian youth rate their mental health as “fair” or “poor”. However, for Black youth, this reality is significantly more severe. According to a recent survey conducted by Future Black Female, […] The post The Cost of Silence: Why Black Youth Mental Health Can’t Wait appeared first on Hospital News.
Over 830,000 Canadians have iron deficiency anemia (IDA),1 the most common cause of anemia.2 “Iron deficiency anemia is a global health issue with significant effects on quality of life and productivity,” notes Dr. Wendy Lim, hematologist and professor in the Department of Medicine at McMaster University and director of its Division of Hematology […] The post Iron deficiency anemia – demystifying a common, treatable and preventable public health problem appeared first on Hospital News.
