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TORONTO, Feb. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - The Council of the Ontario College of Teachers endorsed the creation of a Temporary Certificate to enable faculty of education students to begin teaching earlier as a partial solution to Ontario s teaching shortage.
Council recommended the regulatory change to the Minister of Education during a special meeting of Council in December.
Students who are enrolled in an accredited Ontario teacher education program and are expected to complete their program in 2021 can apply. Teachers certified in other Canadian provinces can also apply.
The certificate would be a limited-time, emergency measure designed to address severe teacher shortages in Ontario s public school system caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Further details will be released as more information becomes available.
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Thursday, 28 January 2021: A study has found that adolescents who frequently use cannabis may experience a decline in Intelligence Quotient (IQ) over time. The findings of the research provide further insight into the harmful neurological and cognitive effects of frequent cannabis use on young people.
The paper, led by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences, is published in
Psychological Medicine.
The results revealed that there were declines of approximately 2 IQ points over time in those who use cannabis frequently compared to those who didn t use cannabis. Further analysis suggested that this decline in IQ points was primarily related to reduction in verbal IQ.
Credit: Wunder et al. (CC BY 4.0)
Scientists have designed a single-dose universal vaccine that could protect against the many forms of leptospirosis bacteria, according to a study published today in
eLife.
An effective vaccine would help prevent the life-threatening conditions caused by leptospirosis, such as Weil s disease and lung haemorrhage, which are fatal in 10% and 50% of cases, respectively.
Leptospirosis is caused by a diverse group of spirochetes called leptospires. A broad range of mammals, including rats, harbour the bacteria in their kidneys and release them into the environment through their urine. Humans and animals can then get infected after coming into contact with contaminated water or soil. In addition to having a major impact on the health of vulnerable human populations, leptospirosis is an economically important animal health problem, making it a significant One Health challenge. This means that collaborative efforts are needed across disciplines and sect