Daily Media Digest February 18, 2022

Canadian study discovers way to make ‘universal’ organs for all transplant recipients – Global News
Global News
“WATCH: Canadian medical experiment could revolutionize organ transplants … Toronto’s University Health Network, and senior author of the study.”
TAGS: transplant, innovative research, medical technology, University Health Network

USask researchers target prostate cancer cells to develop new treatments – News …
USask News – University of Saskatchewan
“Two University of Saskatchewan (USask) investigators are hoping their research will identify targets that lead to effective prostate cancer …”
TAGS: cancer, prostate cancer, innovative treatment, University of Saskatchewan

Scientists complete diagnostic algorithm study and honour late professor – Brighter World
Brighter World – McMaster University
“A successful diagnostic algorithm developed by McMaster University researchers that can both detect deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and reduce the need …”
TAGS: diagnostics, deep vein thrombosis, innovative research, McMaster University

Ministry of Health and Sunnybrook’s MyChart™ partner to empower patients with same …
Newswire.CA
“It’s a win-win for both patients and their health care providers,” says Dr. Andy Smith, President and CEO of Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre.”
TAGS: patient care, healthcare, patient-centred care, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

Study shows how artificial intelligence could improve breast cancer chemotherapy results
York University
“A new study out of the Lassonde School of Engineering and Sunnybrook Hospital offers the potential for doctors to personalize cancer treatment.”
TAGS: artificial intelligence, chemotherapy, cancer, York University