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Evidence to assess the impact of COVID-19 on community-based dementia care in Nova Scotia
Halifax, NS (May 21, 2020) Dr. Katie Aubrecht is an assistant professor in the department of sociology at St. Francis Xavier University and Canada Research Chair Health Equity and Social Justice. A recent grant from the Nova Scotia Health Research Coalition is enabling her team to assess and strengthen available supports for vulnerable Nova Scotians…
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Development of rapid COVID-19 detection system based on surface acoustic wave technology platform
Halifax, NS (May 19, 2020) “Our goal is to develop a point-of-care rapid COVID-19 virus detection technology platform,” says Dr. Mkandawire. “It would be an inexpensive, portable, and easy-to-use device, which would eliminate the need for highly technical laboratory equipment or training.” Dr. Martin Mkandawire is a solid-state chemist and chemistry professor in the School…
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Using AI to provide direction on deployment of COVID-19 tests and vaccines
Halifax, NS (May 14, 2020) Dr. James Hughes, an assistant professor in Saint Francis Xavier University’s Faculty of Computer Science, is leading a study that will use artificial intelligence (AI) to select best strategies for COVID-19 vaccination, testing, and treatment in Nova Scotian communities. “It may be the case that different strategies are required for…
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Exploring ways to help Nova Scotian pulp mills produce medical-grade pulp for N95 respirator production
Halifax, NS (May 12, 2020) “As a result of COVID-19, there is a massively increased global demand for N95 respirators,” says Dr. Brosseau. “New technologies are urgently needed to help manage impending shortages, ideally with ’home-grown’ solutions.” Dr. Christa Brosseau is a professor in Saint Mary’s University’s Faculty of Science and Canada Research Chair in…
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Do the COVID-19 state of emergency measures impact infant feeding in Nova Scotia?
Halifax, NS (May 08, 2020) “The COVID-19 virus outbreak has triggered orders to limit social contact, impacting wages, as well as access to goods and services,” says Dr. Whitfield. “While we know that these emergency measures could change how Nova Scotians feed their babies, we haven’t experienced an emergency like this before.” Dr. Kyly Whitfield…
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Preventing burnout among front-line care workers to fight covid-19: screen and intervene
Halifax, NS (May 5, 2020) Dr. Debra Gilin, a professor in Saint Mary’s University’s Faculty of Psychology, is leading a study that will rapidly develop tailored screening and intervention tools to support mental health and prevent elevated job burnout or safety risks in COVID-19-responding health care staff in Nova Scotia. “For Nova Scotia to successfully…