A new McGill University study from the Douglas Research Centre provides biological evidence that heavy cannabis use during pregnancy may cause lasting delays in fetal brain development. Using advanced MRI to track prenatal cannabis exposure in mice from embryo to adulthood, researchers found persistent changes in brain growth, especially with today’s higher-potency THC products. Published in Molecular Psychiatry, the findings offer early insight into potential long-term risks and underscore the importance of informed decision-making around cannabis use in pregnancy. The post Heavy cannabis use during pregnancy linked to disruption in brain growth appeared first on Hospital News.
Engineering and health researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a radar and artificial intelligence (AI) system that can monitor multiple people walking in busy hospitals and long-term care facilities to identify possible health issues. The new technology — housed in a wall-mounted device about the size of a deck of cards — uses […] The post AI-radar system tracks subtle health changes appeared first on Hospital News.
HN Summary • Innovative Program for Rare Diseases: The new Coastal Program for Rare Inflammatory Diseases at Vancouver Coastal Health, led by Dr. Luke Chen, is building a collaborative network of researchers and clinicians to accelerate treatments for patients with rare and orphan diseases through innovative, cost-effective drug repurposing strategies. • AI-Powered Discovery and Collaboration: […] The post Repurposing medications to treat people with rare diseases appeared first on Hospital News.
THUNDER BAY, Ont. – Bridge Northwest is pleased to welcome Mark Farrow (pictured) as the interim regional chief information officer (CIO) with Northwestern Ontario Hospitals. Mark is a seasoned digital […] The post Mark Farrow joins northwest Ontario hospitals as CIO first appeared on Canadian Healthcare Technology.
