Taking multiple prescriptions can lead to adverse effects. Thank you Barbara Farrell from the deprescribing.org research team for sharing how older adults and health care providers can start the conversation on tapering off or stopping unnecessary medications.

In recognition of her outstanding contributions to the study of neuroethics, Professor Jennifer Chandler has been named the winner of the 2024 Steven E. Hyman Award for Distinguished Service to the Field of Neuroethics International Neuroethics Society.

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En reconnaissance de sa contribution exceptionnelle à l’étude de la neuroéthique, la professeure Jennifer Chandler a reçu le prix Steven E. Hyman de International Neuroethics Society, qui récompense son travail remarquable dans cette discipline.

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Our Founder + Sr Advisor Barbara Farrell, of Bruyere Research Institute, at #ChoosingWisely2024 with Emily McDonald + John Hirdes to discuss Medication Appropriateness in Canada. EXCITED to see this on the main stage bc 'you cannot fix what you will not face.' #deprescribing

Can psychological distress be treated with transcranial magnetic stimulation? First of its kind study shows promising results for palliative patients.

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La stimulation magnétique transcrânienne répétitive peut-elle traiter la détresse psychologique? Une étude inédite révèle des résultats prometteurs pour les patients en soins palliatifs.

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A new systematic review analyzing care outcomes in long-term care, found 62% of included studies demonstrated disparities in care outcomes for minoritized groups.

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Une nouvelle revue systématique relative aux résultats obtenus dans les soins de longue durée a révélé que 62 % des études examinées faisaient état de disparités dans les résultats de santé au sein des groupes minoritaires.

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Congratulations Vivian A Welch who was awarded a CIHR-PHAC Applied Public Health Chair, dedicated to advancing healthy aging for all. Read more about her research and partnerships: bruyere.org/en/Blog/CIHR-P…

Félicitations à Vivian A Welch qui s’est vu attribuer une chaire de recherche appliquée en santé publique par les IRSC et l’ASPC consacrée à la promotion du vieillissement en bonne santé pour tous. Pour en savoir plus sur sa recherche et ses partenariats : bruyere.org/fr/blog/IRSC-A…

New research finds the prevalence of severe grief remains high for those who lost family members in acute care before and during COVID-19.

🎙️Fiona Kenney and Koby Anderson with the Bruyère Research Institute and Pan-Canadian Palliative Care Research Collaborativ discuss the study's findings: bit.ly/4achfpK

Le Dr Daniel Myran, chercheur à l’Institut de recherche Bruyère et professeur adjoint au l’Université d’Ottawa, a été nommé titulaire d’une chaire de recherche du Canada de niveau 2 en responsabilité sociale.

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Dr. Daniel Myran, Investigator with the Bruyère Research Institute and Assistant Professor with the University of Ottawa’s Department of Family Medicine, was named as Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Social Accountability.

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Only half of patients dying in community received palliative care, study says ottawacitizen.com/news/local-new…

New: Predicting who will need palliative care can better support people with life-limiting illnesses. Read it now: ices.on.ca/publications/j… Bruyère Maya Murmann Peter Tanuseputro

New #research finds only half of older adults in the community with a life expectancy of 3 months or less were receiving formal #palliative home care, suggesting we need better ways to identify people who could use this support. Read Bruyère researcher Amy T. Hsu, PhD's perspective: