/epi-biostat-occh/taxonomy/term/4/all en /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/using-pulp-and-paper-waste-scrub-carbon-emissions-356341 <p>Researchers at Ă山ǿĽé have come up with an innovative approach to improve the energy efficiency of carbon conversion, using waste material from pulp and paper production. The technique they’ve pioneered using the Canadian Light Source at the University of Saskatchewan not only reduces the energy required to convert carbon into useful products, but also reduces overall waste in the environment.</p> Wed, 27 Mar 2024 13:05:56 +0000 admin 5191438 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/eating-way-we-do-hurts-us-and-planet-study-finds-357234 <p>In an age of abundance and variety in food options, are Canadians eating better than they were half a century ago? According to <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2211912423000664">a recent paper</a> by researchers at Ă山ǿĽé and the International Food Policy Research Institute, those relying on Canada’s food supply for their dietary needs not only face deficiencies in healthier alternatives, but they also contribute to the disproportionate levels of environmental degradation caused by Canadian agricultural and food distribution policies.</p> Mon, 06 May 2024 14:48:42 +0000 admin 5191420 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/clearing-air-wind-farms-more-land-efficient-previously-thought-356777 <p>Wind power is a source of energy that is both affordable and renewable.</p> <p>However, decision-makers have been reluctant to invest in wind energy due to a perception that wind farms require a lot of land compared to electric power plants driven by fossil fuels. Research led by Ă山ǿĽé and based on the assessment of the land-use of close to 320 wind farms in the U.S. (the largest study of its kind) paints a very different picture.</p> Wed, 17 Apr 2024 15:16:02 +0000 admin 5191428 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/promising-discovery-rare-neurodegenerative-disease-356442 <p>Imagine being middle aged and starting to feel that you are off balance a lot and that you are having a hard time coordinating your movements. Those are among the symptoms of Spinocerebellar ataxia type 6, known as SCA6, a rare neurodegenerative disease which typically appears in adulthood and worsens over time. Over time, other problems such as slurred speech and difficulty seeing or seeing double, may also appear. It is estimated that fewer than 5,000 people in the US have the condition, which is the result of genetic mutations in the cerebellum.</p> Fri, 05 Apr 2024 16:13:27 +0000 admin 5191435 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/huit-universites-montrealaises-sunissent-pour-accelerer-laction-climatique-et-renforcer-la-357251 <p><strong>MontrĂ©al, 7 mai 2024 —</strong> Aujourd’hui, dans le cadre du Sommet Climat MontrĂ©al, huit institutions universitaires montrĂ©alaises — l’École de technologie supĂ©rieure (ÉTS), HEC MontrĂ©al, l’Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS), Polytechnique MontrĂ©al, l’UniversitĂ© Ă山ǿĽé, l’UniversitĂ© Concordia, l'UniversitĂ© de MontrĂ©al (UdeM) et l’UniversitĂ© du QuĂ©bec Ă  MontrĂ©al (UQAM) — s’engagent Ă  collaborer pour accĂ©lĂ©rer l’action climatique de la collectivitĂ© montrĂ©alaise en partageant leurs savoirs et leurs pratiques, tout en faisant preuve d’exemplaritĂ© dans la rĂ©duction d</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 15:00:30 +0000 admin 5191418 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/divisive-diagnosis-raised-george-floyd-case-under-scrutiny-356852 <p>A movement to discredit a controversial medical diagnosis is being bolstered by a new study out of Ă山ǿĽé. Excited delirium describes a state of agitation, aggression, and distress and has become a common defense to counter charges of police brutality. In the case of George Floyd, the syndrome was initially used as a legal defense for the Minneapolis police officer charged in his death.</p> Thu, 18 Apr 2024 13:04:07 +0000 admin 5191426 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/study-underscores-new-strategies-fight-drug-resistant-bacteria-357267 <p>Several billion years ago, a genetic arms race began between bacteria and their viral killers. This seemingly eternal struggle continues today, with implications for diseases killing tens of thousands of people around the world each year.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 18:42:00 +0000 admin 5191416 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/study-finds-weak-link-between-adolescent-media-use-and-psychotic-experiences-adulthood-356638 <p>As digital media becomes an increasing part of daily life for teens, the question of how heightened screen time will impact their brains in the future is becoming more pressing.</p> <p>A group of researchers at Ă山ǿĽé has set out to determine whether the use of video games, computers and other media during adolescence was associated with psychotic experiences in adulthood.</p> Wed, 10 Apr 2024 15:00:27 +0000 admin 5191434 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/roadmap-improving-healthcare-disparities-northern-quebec-356350 <p>Indigenous communities in northern Quebec face significant hurdles to healthcare access. The Nunavik region is remote, with limited transportation options and extreme weather conditions. As a result, its population faces lower life expectancy and poorer health outcomes.</p> <p>New findings from Ă山ǿĽé provide a blueprint to address Nunavik’s urgent healthcare needs by offering concrete evidence for discussions with policymakers.</p> Mon, 25 Mar 2024 18:48:12 +0000 admin 5191440 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/mcgill-universitys-faculty-dental-medicine-and-oral-health-sciences-and-welcome-hall-mission-357268 <p>Ă山ǿĽé’s <a href="/dentistry/">Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences</a> and the Welcome Hall Mission celebrated the completion of the Jim Lund Dental Clinic expansion project, which started in October 2023.</p> <p>Established in 2011 in partnership with the Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences, the Jim Lund Dental Clinic at Welcome Hall Mission has long been recognized for its commitment to helping Montrealers in need with free dental care.</p> Tue, 07 May 2024 19:42:18 +0000 admin 5191414 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/weeding-out-dealers-canadas-cannabis-market-357059 <p>It's been five years since Canada stepped into the forefront of cannabis legalization, setting a significant precedent in the realm of drug policy. With Canada and 24 US states now embracing recreational cannabis, the battle against the illegal market remains a key concern, one highlighted in the federal government's<a href="https://www.canada.ca/fr/sante-canada/services/publications/drogues-medicaments/examen-legislatif-loi-cannabis-rapport-final-comite-experts.html#a10"> final report on the Cannabis Act.</a></p> Thu, 25 Apr 2024 13:44:03 +0000 admin 5191424 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/campus-garden-initiatives-can-help-grow-next-generation-environmental-change-makers-356720 <p>For many Canadians, one of the most visible climate impacts is on the availability and cost of the food we eat as climate change, global crises and profit-driven food companies have combined to drive food insecurity. Amid this crisis, students are sowing seeds of change on university campuses across the country, including at Ă山ǿĽé.</p> <p>Student-led food initiatives such as campus gardens, food waste diversion projects, and community food security partnerships are on the rise and are a proven way of localizing climate action and transforming food systems.</p> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:22:43 +0000 admin 5191432 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/mccall-macbain-scholars-announces-class-2024-357114 <p>The McCall MacBain Scholarships at Ă山ǿĽé today announced its fourth cohort of recipients, beneficiaries of a landmark $200 million gift made in 2019 by John and Marcy McCall MacBain. At the time, it was the largest single donation in Canadian history.</p> Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:13:09 +0000 admin 5191422 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/millions-gamers-advance-biomedical-research-356750 <p>Leveraging gamers and video game technology can dramatically boost scientific research according to a new study published today in <a name="_Hlk163575315" id="_Hlk163575315"></a><a href="https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-024-02175-6"><i>Nature Biotechnology</i></a><i>.</i></p> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:01:01 +0000 admin 5191430 at /epi-biostat-occh /epi-biostat-occh/channels/news/new-drug-molecule-could-lead-new-treatments-parkinsons-disease-younger-patients-359804 <p>A novel drug molecule could potentially lead to new treatments to prevent Parkinson’s disease in younger patients, according to new research.</p> <p>“We are excited about this drug compound because we might have the possibility to develop the first cure for Parkinson’s disease, at least for a subset of patients,” said lead author <a href="/newsroom/kalle-gehring">Kalle Gehring</a>, a Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at Ă山ǿĽé and Canada Research Chair in Structural Studies of Neurodegenerative Diseases.</p> Fri, 20 Sep 2024 13:37:22 +0000 admin 5190908 at /epi-biostat-occh