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Brain Gain: Identifying candidate dementia-related biomarkers and early intervention strategies for adults aged 50+ with a history of mild traumatic brain injury
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One hundred and forty-four thousand Canadians suffer a diagnosed concussion each year. A concussion is a type of mild traumatic brain injury, often caused by a bump to the head or body that causes one's brain to move within the skull. This movement causes micro-tears in the brain that are…
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See the project and researchersAerobic exercise for treatment of Chronic symptoms following mild Traumatic Brain Injury (ACTBI) Trial
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Annually, approximately 250,000 people in Canada sustain a concussion. While symptoms following concussion generally improve within 3 months, up to 30% of people continue to have symptoms beyond this time. Symptoms may include headaches, fatigue, trouble sleeping, anxiety, depression, dizziness and mental fog. There is no cure for those who…
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See the project and researchersThe Canadian Youth Mental Health Insight (CYMHI) Platform: Optimizing mental health for youth across Canada through open data, machine learning, and knowledge exchange
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Our aim is to optimise mental health for youth across Canada, by providing a state-of-the-art informatics platform to support knowledge and data integration, open data, machine learning and improved communication between stakeholders - the Canadian Youth Mental Health Insight Platform. The platform will transform research and enable knowledge discovery, exchange…
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See the project and researchersUsing Novel Approaches for Early Recognition of TIA, Heart Failure, and Connections with Vascular Dementia (UNEARTH CVD)
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In this program, we will study: 1) patients with stroke, which occurs when blood flow is stopped to a part of the brain causing weakness or loss of sensation;2) patients with heart failure which is when the heart does not pump properly or does not relax; 3) patients with dementia,…
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See the project and researchersBrain-Heart Research Integrative Innovation Team Endeavor (BHRIITE) – A Paradigm Shift in Brain-Heart Concept and Care
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Brain-Heart conditions such as cognitive impairment (trouble remembering and learning) or heart failure (heart muscle unable to pump enough blood) are becoming more common as we age. Brain and heart conditions commonly occur in the same patient, share the same risk factors, and have huge impact on patients’ lives. Despite…