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FIGURE 1 The gap in research paradigms: turning evidence into relatable narratives.

Beyond the numbers: COVID-19 data miscommunication

Prof Giampiero Favato and Cristina Oliva, MD, explain how storytelling shapes health behaviours beyond the numbers. Here, we learn lessons from COVID-19 data miscommunication.
Hand of young supportive man consoling his friend or one of attendants with post traumatic syndrome caused by dramatic life event

Canadian workers at risk: Removing barriers to treatment for public safety professionals (PSP)

Gregory S Anderson, from Thompson Rivers University and Helen Dragatsi, from Government of Canada speak to us about removing barriers to treatment for Canadian workers at risk.

Impacts to address sexual violence in Canada and internationally

Shaheen Shariff, Ph.D. is James McGill Professor and Project Director of iMPACTS, which focuses on addressing sexual violence in Canada and internationally.
Cellular therapy. 3d illustration

Engineered endosymbionts for cellular control

Christopher H. Contag from the Institute for Quantitative Health Science and Engineering (IQ) at Michigan State University discusses the potential of engineered endosymbionts as biologically encoded remote controls for regenerative medicine.
1: Electrode Model Module 2: Electrode Connector 3: Implant Module 4: Headpiece (Wireless Power Supply of Implant Module) 5: Communication Unit (Wireless Communication with Implant Module) A: Trigger Input B: PC Cable Connector C: Headpiece Cable Connector 6: Personal Computer (PC)

Preparing for a clinical study on implant-enhance stroke rehabilitation

Martin Schuettler, Chief Technology Officer at CorTec GmbH, addresses key questions around the development of the company’s innovative Brain Interchange System to support stroke rehabilitation therapy.

Photodynamic therapy and immune response in solid tumours

Photodynamic therapy can stimulate a person’s own immune system to better recognise – and fight – cancer tumours, say Mary Potasek, PhD and Karl Beeson, PhD of Simphotek and Theresa M Busch, PhD of the Department of Radiation Oncology, University of Pennsylvania.

The link between placental growth factor and pregnancy complications

Ernesto Figueiro-Filho and Karolina Grzyb from the University of Saskatchewan discuss the role of placental growth factor (PlGF) in screening for preeclampsia and adverse obstetric outcomes in diabetic populations

The European Revert Project: Assisting clinicians in patient treatment

Starting in January 2020, the European REVERT project is now in its final phase. The project blends predictive medicine and AI to enable clinicians to quickly and adequately treat patients.
Medical illustration series about abstract human.The nervous system.

Hydrogen therapy for liver surgery: Current insights and future prospects in ischemia-reperfusion injury

Prof. Giovanni Brandi1,2 and Dr. Simona Tavolari1 of the 1 Medical Oncology, IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna, Bologna, Italy; 2Department of Medical and Surgical Sciences, University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy, discuss ischemia-reperfusion injury in hepatic surgery, and the potential to prevent it through hydrogen-therapy.
Three open bottles of prescription medication.

The extent and impact of the opioid crisis in Canada

The opioid crisis in Canada has been an issue for nearly a quarter of a century. Here, Norm Buckley and Jason Busse from the Michael G DeGroote Institute for Pain Research and Care, and the National Pain Centre discuss the issue, its effects both general and on specific communities, and what can be done about it.
Unhappy young father feeding newborn baby with milk bottle on couch at home. Depressed single dad tired from sleepless night, fatherhood, take care of infant sun. Paternity and paternity leave concept

Promoting fathers’ mental health and involvement

Promoting fathers’ mental health and father involvement – a call to action is given here by Deborah Da Costa, Ph.D., Associate Professor at the Department of Medicine, McGill University, and Scientist at McGill University Health Centre.
Antibody binding to human cell receptors is a crucial aspect of the immune response and plays a fundamental role in various physiological processes, including immune defense, signaling, and regulation of cellular functions. Antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, are proteins produced by the immune system in response to the presence of foreign substances, such as pathogens or abnormal cells.

High-resolution snapshots of antibody repertoires as potential correlates of protection

Klaus Eyer from ETH Zurich describes high-resolution snapshots of antibody repertoires as potential correlates of protection.
Figure 1: Global mpox case trends from 2022 to 2023 across all WHO regions. Source: 2022-23 Mpox (Monkeypox) Outbreak: Global Trends (shinyapps.io)

MPOX: Research priorities for threat reduction

Concerted efforts are needed to close knowledge gaps around mpox to improve preparedness and response efforts for this neglected disease.
Sepsis, bacteria in blood. 3D illustration showing rod-shaped bacteria in blood with red blood cells and leukocytes

Sepsis and the killer platelets

Dermot Cox BSc, PG Dip Ed, PhD, Pharmacology Lead from the School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences – RCSI University of Medicine & Health Sciences, discusses sepsis and the killer platelets.

Revolutionising disease detection: The emergence of non-invasive VOC breathomics

Breathomics marks a revolutionary approach to disease detection by analyzing the chemical composition of exhaled breath.

Mongolia and the One Health Approach

Mongolia’s unique ecosystems and cultures come with an equally unique set of wildlife management challenges.
Vertigo dizzynes

The future of AVS, dizziness and vertigo in emergency departments: Part I. Towards a...

In this first of five articles, Dr Millie Nakatsuka discusses the socio-economic implications associated with the diagnosis of acute vestibular syndrome and why more cost-effective and sustainable approaches are needed.
beautiful little girl with her dog on the snow in winter

Nutritional management of aging pets

Morgan A. Key from Hill’s Pet Nutrition outlines the changes associated with aging pets and how nutrition can help.
Close up side profile view face of African sad thoughtful teenager girl sit on sofa at home looking into distance feels unhappy, first unrequited love, teen relation problem, break up, worries concept

Building resilience: Key to protecting adolescent mental health

Essi Viding, Pasco Fearon, Tom Wu, Alexander Lloyd, Laura Lucas, Roslyn Law, and Jaime Smith discuss new approaches to preventing adolescent mental health problems from emerging.
asbestos chrysotile fibers that cause lung disease, COPD, lung cancer, mesothelioma

Lessons from Libby: Understanding the impact of asbestos exposure

Jean C. Pfau, Scientific Consultant at the Center for Asbestos Related Disease, shares the devasting story of asbestos exposure occurring in a Rocky Mountain town of Montana and the critical lessons that can be learned from this event.

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