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BRAIN CANADA [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
- Nervous System
- Human Diseases - Various
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Brain Injury Awareness Month
1, record 1, English, Brain%20Injury%20Awareness%20Month
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Canada, June is Brain Injury Awareness Month. Each year national, provincial, and local associations run campaigns to increase awareness about the prevalence of brain injury, the obstacles that exist for those with brain injury, and the need for more services and support at all stages of recovery. 1, record 1, English, - Brain%20Injury%20Awareness%20Month
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
- Système nerveux
- Maladies humaines diverses
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Mois de la sensibilisation aux lésions cérébrales
1, record 1, French, Mois%20de%20la%20sensibilisation%20aux%20l%C3%A9sions%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brales
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Juin est le Mois de la sensibilisation aux lésions cérébrales, qui est l'occasion d'attirer l'attention sur ce type de blessures, ses répercussions et ce que les Canadiens peuvent faire pour les prévenir. 2, record 1, French, - Mois%20de%20la%20sensibilisation%20aux%20l%C3%A9sions%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brales
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-12-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Canadian)
- Scientific Research
- Nervous System
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canada Brain Research Fund
1, record 2, English, Canada%20Brain%20Research%20Fund
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CBRF 2, record 2, English, CBRF
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canada Brain Research Fund(CBRF), established in 2011, is a partnership between Brain Canada and Health Canada designed to encourage Canadians to increase their support of brain research, and maximize the impact and efficiency of those investments. 2, record 2, English, - Canada%20Brain%20Research%20Fund
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux canadiens
- Recherche scientifique
- Système nerveux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Fonds canadien de recherche sur le cerveau
1, record 2, French, Fonds%20canadien%20de%20recherche%20sur%20le%20cerveau
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- FCRC 2, record 2, French, FCRC
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fondé en 2011, le Fonds canadien de recherche sur le cerveau (FCRC) est un partenariat public-privé entre Santé Canada et la Fondation Brain Canada dont l'objectif est d'encourager les Canadiens à investir davantage dans la recherche sur le cerveau et de maximiser l'incidence et l'efficacité de ces investissements. 2, record 2, French, - Fonds%20canadien%20de%20recherche%20sur%20le%20cerveau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de programas nacionales canadienses
- Investigación científica
- Sistema nervioso
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Fondo Canadiense de Investigación sobre el Cerebro
1, record 2, Spanish, Fondo%20Canadiense%20de%20Investigaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20el%20Cerebro
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society
1, record 3, English, South%20Okanagan%20Similkameen%20Brain%20Injury%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SOSBIS 2, record 3, English, SOSBIS
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society(SOSBIS) is a non-profit organization made up of brain injured people, family members, and professionals dedicated to assisting survivors and their families to achieve the greatest level of independence and quality of life. [It] serves the entire South Okanagan Similkameen Region(Osoyoos, Oliver, Keremeos, Princeton, Okanagan Falls, Penticton and Summerland), British Columbia, Canada. 3, record 3, English, - South%20Okanagan%20Similkameen%20Brain%20Injury%20Society
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
SOSBIS serves individuals with diagnosed or suspected Acquired Brain Injury (ABI) in order to maximize their quality of life, through: promoting knowledge and understanding of the needs of persons with ABI; prevention education to individuals, families, caregivers and the community at large; assistance to survivors, individuals, families and caregivers effected by ABI through facilities, programs and housing; assisting individuals with ABI to access community based supports and services; advocating for desired, needed outcomes and services for those effected by ABI; [and providing] homeless and mental health programs and services. 3, record 3, English, - South%20Okanagan%20Similkameen%20Brain%20Injury%20Society
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- South Okanagan Similkameen Brain Injury Society
1, record 3, French, South%20Okanagan%20Similkameen%20Brain%20Injury%20Society
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SOSBIS 2, record 3, French, SOSBIS
correct, British Columbia
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-05-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Scientific Research
- Nervous System
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Brain Canada Foundation
1, record 4, English, Brain%20Canada%20Foundation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Brain Canada 2, record 4, English, Brain%20Canada
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Brain Canada is a national non-profit organization that develops and supports collaborative, multidisciplinary, multi-institutional research across the neurosciences. Through partnering with the public, private and voluntary sectors, Brain Canada connects the knowledge and resources available in this area to accelerate neuroscience research and funding and maximize the output of Canada's world-class scientists and researchers. 1, record 4, English, - Brain%20Canada%20Foundation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Recherche scientifique
- Système nerveux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Fondation Brain Canada
1, record 4, French, Fondation%20Brain%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Fondation Neuro Canada 2, record 4, French, Fondation%20Neuro%20Canada
former designation, correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fondation Brain Canada est un organisme sans but lucratif national dont le siège est à Montréal, au Québec, qui encourage et soutient l'excellence et la recherche innovante contribuant à changer les paradigmes de la connaissance acquise sur le cerveau au Canada. 1, record 4, French, - Fondation%20Brain%20Canada
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Fondation Neuro Canada : nom de l'organisme jusqu'à 2015. 3, record 4, French, - Fondation%20Brain%20Canada
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Investigación científica
- Sistema nervioso
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Fundación Brain Canada
1, record 4, Spanish, Fundaci%C3%B3n%20Brain%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- Fundación Neuro Canadá 2, record 4, Spanish, Fundaci%C3%B3n%20Neuro%20Canad%C3%A1
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-03-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Cancers and Oncology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Brain Tumour Tissue Bank
1, record 5, English, Brain%20Tumour%20Tissue%20Bank
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- BTTB 2, record 5, English, BTTB
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To aid researchers, the Brain Tumour Tissue Bank provides brain tumour samples from patients and matches clinical data for neuro-oncology research conducted in Canada and around the world. The Brain Tumour Tissue Bank was founded in 1991 and is located in the London Health Sciences Centre in London, Ontario 2, record 5, English, - Brain%20Tumour%20Tissue%20Bank
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Brain Tumor Tissue Bank
- Canadian Brain Tumour Tissue Bank
- Canadian Brain Tumor Tissue Bank
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Cancers et oncologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Brain Tumour Tissue Bank
1, record 5, French, Brain%20Tumour%20Tissue%20Bank
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- BTTB 2, record 5, French, BTTB
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Brain Tumor Tissue Bank
- Canadian Brain Tumour Tissue Bank
- Canadian Brain Tumor Tissue Bank
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-01-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Nervous System
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Brain Injury Canada
1, record 6, English, Brain%20Injury%20Canada
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Brain Injury Association of Canada 2, record 6, English, Brain%20Injury%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
- BIAC 3, record 6, English, BIAC
correct
- BIAC 3, record 6, English, BIAC
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Brain Injury Canada was formed with the mission to improve the quality of life for those living with a brain injury, and their caregivers. 1, record 6, English, - Brain%20Injury%20Canada
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Système nerveux
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Lésion Cérébrale Canada
1, record 6, French, L%C3%A9sion%20C%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Association canadienne des lésés cérébraux 2, record 6, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20l%C3%A9s%C3%A9s%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9braux
correct, feminine noun
- ACLC 3, record 6, French, ACLC
correct, feminine noun
- ACLC 3, record 6, French, ACLC
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Créé en 2003, l'Association canadienne des lésés cérébraux a pour mandat d'améliorer la qualité de vie de tous les canadiens touchés par un traumatisme crânien et de promouvoir sa prévention. 3, record 6, French, - L%C3%A9sion%20C%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale%20Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-09-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Nervous System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Neurological Health Charities Canada
1, record 7, English, Neurological%20Health%20Charities%20Canada
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- NHCC 2, record 7, English, NHCC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Neurological Health Charities Canada(NHCC) is a coalition of organizations that represent people with brain diseases, disorders and injuries in Canada. 2, record 7, English, - Neurological%20Health%20Charities%20Canada
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Système nerveux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Organismes caritatifs neurologiques du Canada
1, record 7, French, Organismes%20caritatifs%20neurologiques%20du%20Canada
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- OCNC 2, record 7, French, OCNC
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Organismes caritatifs neurologiques du Canada (OCNC) forment une coalition d’organismes qui représentent les personnes touchées par une maladie, un trouble ou une lésion du cerveau au Canada. 2, record 7, French, - Organismes%20caritatifs%20neurologiques%20du%20Canada
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-04-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Nervous System
- Hygiene and Health
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada
1, record 8, English, Brain%20Tumour%20Foundation%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada 2, record 8, English, Brain%20Tumor%20Foundation%20of%20Canada
former designation, correct
- Brain Research Fund Foundation of London 3, record 8, English, Brain%20Research%20Fund%20Foundation%20of%20London
former designation, correct
- Brain Research Fund 4, record 8, English, Brain%20Research%20Fund
former designation, correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is a national, not-for-profit organization dedicated to reaching every person in Canada affected by a brain tumour with support, education and information, and to funding brain tumour research. The Brain Tumour Foundation of Canada is funded entirely through generous donations from individuals, corporations, and employee groups as well as through memorial gifts, planned giving and special events. 1, record 8, English, - Brain%20Tumour%20Foundation%20of%20Canada
Record 8, Key term(s)
- BTFC
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Système nerveux
- Hygiène et santé
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Fondation canadienne des tumeurs cérébrales
1, record 8, French, Fondation%20canadienne%20des%20tumeurs%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brales
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- La Fondation canadienne sur les tumeurs cérébrales 2, record 8, French, La%20Fondation%20canadienne%20sur%20les%20tumeurs%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brales
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Fondation pour la recherche cérébrale de London 3, record 8, French, Fondation%20pour%20la%20recherche%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brale%20de%20London
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Fondation canadienne des tumeurs cérébrales est un organisme national sans but lucratif qui se consacre à atteindre chaque personne vivant au Canada aux prises avec une tumeur cérébrale pour lui offrir du soutien, de l'éducation et des renseignements, et à financer la recherche sur les tumeurs cérébrales. 4, record 8, French, - Fondation%20canadienne%20des%20tumeurs%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9brales
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-08-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Nervous System
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Brain Tumour Consortium
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Brain%20Tumour%20Consortium
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CBTC 1, record 9, English, CBTC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Brain Tumour Consortium(CBTC) creates value for its members, the industry and various cooperative groups by existing as a national investigator network of over 40 brain tumour specialists and researchers treating both pediatric and adult patients with brain tumour. The goal of the CBTC is to develop and promote multi-centre brain tumour research projects in Canada. The CBTC was established in 1998. 1, record 9, English, - Canadian%20Brain%20Tumour%20Consortium
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Système nerveux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Canadian Brain Tumour Consortium
1, record 9, French, Canadian%20Brain%20Tumour%20Consortium
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CBTC 1, record 9, French, CBTC
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-09-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Brain Gain : The Economic Benefits of Recognizing Learning and Learning Credentials in Canada
1, record 10, English, Brain%20Gain%20%3A%20The%20Economic%20Benefits%20of%20Recognizing%20Learning%20and%20Learning%20Credentials%20in%20Canada
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conference Board of Canada. 1, record 10, English, - Brain%20Gain%20%3A%20The%20Economic%20Benefits%20of%20Recognizing%20Learning%20and%20Learning%20Credentials%20in%20Canada
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- La reconnaissance des travailleurs intellectuels - Les avantages économiques d'une meilleure appréciation de l'apprentissage et des titres de compétences au Canada
1, record 10, French, La%20reconnaissance%20des%20travailleurs%20intellectuels%20%2D%20Les%20avantages%20%C3%A9conomiques%20d%27une%20meilleure%20appr%C3%A9ciation%20de%20l%27apprentissage%20et%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20au%20Canada
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Conference Board du Canada. Titre d'une note d'information destinée aux membres. 1, record 10, French, - La%20reconnaissance%20des%20travailleurs%20intellectuels%20%2D%20Les%20avantages%20%C3%A9conomiques%20d%27une%20meilleure%20appr%C3%A9ciation%20de%20l%27apprentissage%20et%20des%20titres%20de%20comp%C3%A9tences%20au%20Canada
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Immunology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- non-sedating antihistamine 1, record 11, English, non%2Dsedating%20antihistamine
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- nonsedating antihistamine 2, record 11, English, nonsedating%20antihistamine
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because of their safety, the dose of non-sedating antihistamines may be pushed to the higher, and more effective, levels necessary to treat urticaria and eczema. 1, record 11, English, - non%2Dsedating%20antihistamine
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Nonsedating antihistamines differ from the conventional sedating antihistamines because they exhibit a greater affinity for H1 receptors in the periphery(lungs) than in the brain.(Training Manual Claritin, Schering Canada, 1987, p. 3. 1.-8.). 2, record 11, English, - non%2Dsedating%20antihistamine
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Immunologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- antihistaminique non sédatif
1, record 11, French, antihistaminique%20non%20s%C3%A9datif
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les antihistaminiques non sédatifs se distinguent des antihistaminiques sédatifs classiques en faisant preuve d'une plus grande affinité pour les récepteurs H1 périphériques (dans les poumons) que pour ceux du cerveau. 1, record 11, French, - antihistaminique%20non%20s%C3%A9datif
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Manuel de formation Claritine, Schering, Canada, 1987, p.3.1-8. 1, record 11, French, - antihistaminique%20non%20s%C3%A9datif
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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