April

Robotic nano-surgery shown effective at treating aggressive brain cancer in mice UofT Engineering News – University of Toronto “Researchers at the University of Toronto Robotics Institute and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have teamed […]

Sex of blood donor has no effect on recipient survival Ottawa Hospital Research Institute “Innovative clinical trial answers long-standing question and paves the way for lower-cost pragmatic trials …” TAGS: clinical trial, blood transfusions, Ottawa […]

Canada Celebrates National Medical Laboratory Week Stockhouse “As part of this celebration, the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is asking Canadians to see the lab, and the professionals …” TAGS: medical laboratory professionals, […]

A small shift in temperature could have a big effect on how lung transplants are performed worldwide CTV News “Canadian transplant scientists say they may be able to help boost the number of lungs available […]

Improving Doctor-Patient Communications – Interactive technology makes it easier to share and discuss health data Carleton University “To help people become better engaged in their own medical care, Carleton University systems and computer engineering researcher […]

Survey of medical experts reveals opportunities to address organ damage risk with people living with lupus earlier in the course of their disease GSK Canada “… COVID-19 pandemic and medical complications prevented some people living […]

Discovering the likely cause of manic symptoms in bipolar disorders Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute “Researchers have found a link between the reduced activity of a mood-regulating neurotransmitter in the brain and bipolar mania.” TAGS: […]

The Role of Care Partners in Long-Term Care – It’s Essential Bruyère Research Institute “With help from an Advisory Board of ECPs and long-term care experts, the research team gathered and analyzed interview and survey […]

New data provide insight into pandemic inequalities Policy Options “Racialized minorities, immigrants and essential workers had higher rates of COVID-19 infection yet were equally or more likely to get vaccinated.” TAGS: COVID-19, vaccination rates, Toronto […]