Experts advise to curtail exercise, wear masks to protect against wildfire smoke
Poor air quality expected to continue into the weekend as health experts urge people to take precautions until conditions improve
Source: theglobeandmail.com
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Genetic discovery could be 'tip of the iceberg' to better understand lung disease among Inuit
Respirologist Dr. Tom Kovesi had cared for many children with severe respiratory illnesses at CHEO. One patient stood out
Source: ottawacitizen.com
Genetic discovery could help better understand lung disease in Inuit
Respirologist Dr. Tom Kovesi had cared for many children with severe respiratory illnesses at CHEO. One patient stood out
Source: ottawacitizen.com
Registered practical nurses considering leaving stressful jobs: survey
As many as six in 10 registered practical nurses in Ontario are considering leaving their jobs, according to a recent poll.
Source: ottawacitizen.com
Researchers discover new gene variant causing inherited lung disease in Inuit
The newly discovered gene variant could contribute to high rates of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia in Inuit populations
Source: muhc.ca
Poor housing conditions linked to respiratory health issues in young First Nations children 28 January
A study led by CHEO researcher and University of Ottawa professor Dr. Tom Kovesi documenting indoor air quality and housing characteristics in four
Sioux Lookout Thunder Bay Michael Mckay Tom Kovesi Research Institute Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre
Source: miragenews.com
New study links children's respiratory problems to poor housing on First Nations
Researchers gathered data from four NW Ontario First Nations.
Source: tbnewswatch.com
Poor home air quality linked to respiratory health issues for First Nations children, new study finds
The study found that 25 per cent of children involved required medical evacuation for respiratory illness, with just over 20 per cent of children admitted to hospital during the first two years of life.
Sioux Lookout Derek Fox Thomas Kovesi Tom Kovesi Canadian Medical Association Journal On Research Institute
Source: cbc.ca