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New 'potential target' for cancer therapy found

Posted on Dec 6, 2019

A discovery about how cancer cells prepare the way for tumor growth and spread may lead to new treatments that stop it.
 
Cancer cells are known to release tiny fluid-filled bags, or vesicles, called exosomes.

These are packed with powerful proteins and other molecules that make tissue conditions more favorable for tumor progression in numerous ways.

The molecules can remodel the environment of the cancer cells, for instance, and they can insert cancer genes into other cells and signal the immune system not to mount attacks.

These changes make it easier for tumors to grow and for the cancer to invade nearby tissue and spread to other parts of the body.

Cancer invasion and spread is a complex process called metastasis and is the main reason for it being such a serious disease.


Now, University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have discovered a protein that controls the release of exosomes from cancer cells to promote tumor progression and metastasis.
 

Study reveals new cause of depression

Posted on Nov 29, 2019

Researchers believe that uncovering the role of a protein that is present in our bodies may revolutionize depression treatments.
 
According to the ​World Health Organization​ (WHO), depression affects more than 300 million people worldwide.

In the most severe cases, it can lead to suicide.
 

Can dehydration affect pregnancy?

Posted on Nov 22, 2019

Dehydration is more common during pregnancy than at other times. Most cases of dehydration in pregnancy are mild, but severe dehydration can be dangerous for both the mother and the baby.
 
The fetus places intense demands on the body, and women who are pregnant need to consume extra nutrients. Morning sickness, as well as conditions that cause excessive vomiting, may also play a role in dehydration.

This article looks at how to identify dehydration, the effects of maternal dehydration on the baby, and how to prevent it from happening.

Benefits of using a humidifier

Posted on Nov 15, 2019

Humidifiers add moisture to the air, which can benefit people with respiratory symptoms or dry skin.

There are several ways to use humidifiers in the home or office, but there are also some risks.

In this article, learn about the benefits of humidifiers, how to use them correctly, and precautions to take.
 
  

Baby Friendly Initiative Ontario workshops

Posted on Jan 9, 2018

The BFI Strategy for Ontario is holding FREE 1/2 day BFI Informed Decision Making (IDM) Workshops, in Timmins (February 26th), Sudbury (February 28th), and North Bay (March 2nd) from 9:00am-1:00pm.

If your organization has attended a BFI Implementation Workshop, a BFI 20-Hour Course Workshop, or would like additional support to learn more about supporting informed decision making with clients, please email us at bfistrategy@tehn.ca.

Please register by Friday, February 9, 2018.

Details about the workshop are below:

WHEN & WHERE?
  • These are HALF DAY (4 hours) workshops being held in Timmins, Sudbury and North Bay on February 26, 28 and March 2, 2018.
  • The workshops will each run from 9-1pm.  Please plan to arrive 10 minutes early to sign in and get settled, so that we can start on time. A mid-morning refreshment (no lunch) will be provided.

About the BFI IDM Workshop:
This IDM Workshop is a half-day session being delivered across the province to support staff in healthcare organizations. The objective is to increase ease and skill in having infant feeding informed decision making conversations with parents.

Content of the BFI IDM Workshop will include:
  • Discussion of materials required to teach the content of the IDM workshop to other staff.
  • An overview of the BFI IDM course content, with attention to strategies to effectively facilitate.
  • Strategies concerning how to engage with families and support their informed decision-making process. Learning activities and videos are included.

Participants of the workshop will receive a BFI IDM Toolkit to take back to their organization which includes a PDF document, slide presentation, speaker notes, activity ideas and teaching videos. Each participant will also receive a Certificate of Attendance.

Please note you will be required to sign a contract that this course cannot be presented for financial gain for the facility or the facilitator.  Individuals who do not sign the contract will not be eligible to participate in the workshop.
 
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Note:   Participants will NOT be trained on the BFI 20-Hour Course, or any breastfeeding content. Rather, participants will be taught how to facilitate dialogue connected to informed decision making.  Therefore, participants should be knowledgeable about breastfeeding practice, anatomy and physiology, challenges and solutions, and BFI best practices.
  • Each organization may send up to 4 participants.
  • Priority will be given to organizations that have previously attended a BFI Implementation Workshop and/or a BFI 20-Hour Course Train-the-Trainer Workshop. 

COST:
Attendance/Registration is FREE

REGISTRATION PROCESS:
To register, email BFIstrategy@tehn.ca
Elizabeth Brazeau, BFI Coordinator, BFI Strategy for Ontario

Recent Research News You might find interesting

Posted on Sep 5, 2017

Is Aspirin a Good Way to Prevent Blood Clots?

Posted on Apr 29, 2017

Many patients use aspirin as a way to prevent blood clots, which can reduce the risk of having a stroke or heart attack. However, the drug can also have a damaging effect because blood that doesn’t clot easily can increase the risk of a hemorrhagic stroke and internal bleeding. 

 

Are Kids More Likely to get Flu Shot if Parents Do?

Posted on Apr 28, 2017

When parents get a flu shot, their kids are more likely to be vaccinated against not only the flu, but also other diseases, new research reveals. 

 

Do Mentally Ill Women get Proper Cervical Cancer Screening?

Posted on Apr 27, 2017

Just 1 in 5 mentally ill women get cervical cancer screening. What adds to the concern is that women with severe mental health problems have a greater risk for cervical cancer. 

 


Does Pregnancy Affect Psoriasis

Posted on Apr 26, 2017

While psoriasis has not been found to affect pregnancy, pregnancy may affect psoriasis. 

For more information, please visit: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/316942.php