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VCH Research Institute's monthly health research update.
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Issue 55 December 2019
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Under the radar: new imaging tools help researchers study hard-to-diagnose heart attacks in women

Olga Volkoff didn’t think the slight chest discomfort and fatigue she felt after a triathlon were signs of a heart attack. But Volkoff is part of a small sub-group of heart attack patients—mostly women—who don’t present with typical symptoms. To help researchers learn more about the condition, Volkoff is taking part in a ground-breaking study of women like her.


 
 I say yes  
 

to participating because I support science and I’m keen to further knowledge about women’s health.
– Olga Volkoff, Vancouver


Opportunity to Participate in Research

Is an online approach effective for hip replacement surgery education?

This study is assessing the feasibility and clinical outcomes of an online prehabilitation education program compared to an in-person education program for hip replacement patients.

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Can a new microbiota suspension help those with Clostridium difficile infection?

This study aims to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a microbiota suspension drug in people who experience recurrent episodes of Clostridium difficile infection.

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What impact does mindfulness have on sexual difficulties following breast cancer? 

This study aims to compare the effects of mindfulness-based therapy and group sex education sessions on sexual desire, sexual distress and sexual pain in breast cancer survivors.

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Mindfulness for Cultivating Resilience

Learn about about the benefits and practical applications of meditation and mindfulness for cognitive health, cognitive recovery and well-being. Learn more.

Date December 20, 2019
Location Watson Centre Society for Brain Health
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Precision Health: Stanford’s Vision for Healthy Aging

Join leaders from Stanford University’s School of Medicine and learn more about the use of proactive health care to improve health and wellness throughout the life span. Learn more.

Date January 7, 2020
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