University of Ottawa

- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Ownership
- Private
- Established
- 1848-01-01
- Employees
- 5K
- Market Cap
- -
- Website
- http://www.uottawa.ca
Heavy Cannabis Use Linked to Triple Mortality Risk and Rising Psychosis Cases, Studies Find
People diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) face nearly triple the risk of death over five years compared to the general population, with a tenfold increase in suicide risk, according to a large Canadian study.
ER Visits for Psychedelics Linked to Higher Mortality and Schizophrenia Risk, Studies Find
Emergency room patients treated for psychedelic use face a 2.6-fold higher risk of death within five years compared to the general population, with particularly elevated risks for suicide, cancer, and overdose.
Hypovolemic Phlebotomy Reduces Transfusion Needs in Liver Surgery
A clinical trial demonstrates that removing approximately 10% of a patient's blood before liver surgery significantly reduces the need for blood transfusions during the procedure.
Aerobic Exercise During Chemotherapy May Improve Cognitive Function in Breast Cancer Patients
Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer reported improved cognitive function when participating in an aerobic exercise program, according to the ACTIVATE trial.
Edaravone Shows Promise in Targeting Glioblastoma Stem Cells
A recent study indicates that edaravone, an existing ALS drug, can be repurposed to target brain tumor stem cells (BTSCs) in glioblastoma.