TORONTO, Jan. 28, 2014 – A York University study of drug safety shows that new drugs are often on the market in Canada for more than three years before they are withdrawn as unsafe, raising concerns about turning to the newest drugs available. The study by Joel Lexchin, an emergency room physician and professor of […]
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York U to host second annual Let's Talk Mental Health day
TORONTO, Jan. 27, 2014 – On January 28, 2014, York University will host its second annual Let’s Talk Mental Health day, part of the University’s ongoing commitment to community engagement and creating a mentally healthy campus. “Mental wellness is integral to the academic success, employee well-being and overall productivity within the university community,” says […]
From Grinchiness to gratitude: York U experts available to offer tips on managing seasonal stress
York University experts are available to comment on topics related to emotional well-being during the holiday season and the New Year. Story idea: Tips on how parents can help their children overcome mood swings and emotional ups and downs through self-regulation during the holiday season. York U expert: Stuart Shanker, Dept. of Psychology, Faculty of […]
Rational thinking in children, adolescents increases with age: York U-led study
TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2013 – Some types of rational thinking in children and adolescents get better with age and positively correlate with intelligence and executive functioning, according to the findings of a developmental study led by York University Professor Maggie Toplak. “The results are very exciting. Scientifically, they are consistent with what we are finding […]
Where research meets client experience: Toronto Central CCAC partners with York University
November 11, 2013 – Toronto Central Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) and York University have entered into a formal partnership to collaborate on joint research and training opportunities in the home and community care sector that will focus on key priorities such as: Culture of health care Supporting caregivers Managing multiple medications Falls prevention Palliative […]
Surrogate outcomes in clinical trials are deceptive and harmful says York U professor
TORONTO, April 8, 2013 – Regulators often approve drugs without any hard evidence, relying on the belief that surrogate markers are accurate predictors of the health benefits of the drug being tested. However, researchers including York University Professor Joel Lexchin, say the contrary can be the case. “Sometimes faith is misplaced and these drugs […]
Multitasking on laptop impedes classroom learning, York U study shows
TORONTO, March 13, 2013 – Laptops are increasingly taking the place of writing tools such as pen and paper, especially among postsecondary students. However, using a laptop to browse the internet while listening to a lecture can be intrusive, a recent York University study reveals. “The results of our experiment confirm that multitasking on a […]
