Register at:  https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/9156033925690644482 Polypharmacy, the use of more medications than is clinically necessary, is a significant problem among frail, older adults.  With this in mind, we appraised the evidence for the efficacy and safety of antidepressants in frail, older adults, as they appear to be commonly prescribed to older adults who are frail. For example, [...]

Feb 3, 12:00 – 12:50 pm, Clara Christie Theatre (UofC) Dr. Aaron Gruber from University of Lethbridge Title: “The surprising similarity of choice mechanisms in rats and humans, and what this tells us about drug use and mental illness”

The meeting will be held February 7th, 2:30-3:30 at the University of Calgary. Rose Room (3E47), Teaching, Research and Wellness Building 3280 Hospital Drive NW Mileage and parking costs will be reimbursed for the lived experience attendees from Southern Alberta area and University of Lethbridge faculty. Another town hall at the University of Alberta will [...]

Dr. Yunyan Zhang University of Calgary "Phase and orientation: how do they relate to MS pathology?" FMC Coombs Theatre (live site), SHC 510007 RSVP for lunch to dixie.vancak@albertahealthservices.ca by Feb 1

  Webinar Objectives: Recognize philosophical footings of a realist synthesis Recognize the importance of realist syntheses in health care Discuss types of appropriate realist review questions Describe key characteristics and stages of a realist synthesis List key benefits and limitations Presenter Biography: Dr. Lori Wozney is a Research Associate at the Centre for Research in [...]

FEB 10 @ 3-4 MS Journal Club Presenter: Khalil Rawji Discussant: Erin Stephenson UofC HSC G636

Presented by the Rebound Health Centre and the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education Dr. Daniel Miller, Physical Medicine and Clinical Neurophysiology Friday, February 10 at 3pm. PE 261 (U of L) Everyone welcome!

Get you and your family's Snowshoe on for the Neuron! Those temperatures outside are dropping and we can’t wait to see you at the 3rd annual Branch Out Snowshoe Tour on Saturday February 18, 2017 at Fallentimber Meadery. This year, we’re on a mission to give you, your family and friends (including those furry 4-legged ones!) [...]

Want to be at the leading edge of the fast paced field of how to bring the best evidence to bear on pressing policy issues in support of health-system strengthening? Don't miss your chance to attend a two-day workshop organized by the Alberta SPOR Support Unit Knowledge Translation Platform in collaboration with the McMaster Health [...]

February 22 | 12:00 - 1:00 pm Theatre 3 Neural Injury and Repair