Neffy: A Needle-Free Alternative to Auto-Injectors In a ground breaking development, Neffy has emerged as the first needle-free system alternative to traditional auto-injectors like the EpiPen. This innovative nasal epinephrine delivery system has filed for approval with Health Canada in November 2024, with advocates hopeful for approval in 2025. Upon …
This story on immune-based therapy is part of the Forward happens here series. Dr. Megan Levings and her team at UBC are engineering cell-based therapies, such as immune-based therapy, that could transform the way we treat everything from Type 1 diabetes to multiple sclerosis. We often treat immune-based diseases with drugs that …
Scientists have uncovered the mechanism behind how aspirin could reduce the metastasis of some cancers by stimulating the immune system. This discovery shows how aspirin aids cancer patients by boosting their immune response. The study was primarily funded by the Medical Research Council (MRC) and published in Nature. The scientists say …
Ontario’s venomous mammal When one thinks of venomous animals that might be lurking in the darkness. The furry and kind of cute northern short-tailed shrew is definitely not the type of creature that comes to mind. However, this rare example of a venomous mammal — the is the only mammalian …
Transforming Resuscitation Learn how far we’ve come over the years when it comes to cardiac arrest and resuscitation. Read the latest studies, ongoing research and what still needs to be done. Heart & Stroke 2024 Cardiac Arrest report by heartandstroke – Issuu