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Archive for May, 2008
Gynecologic oncology patients benefit from finer
techniques of laparoscopic surgery
In July 2007, the Gynecologic Oncology Disease Site Team at the Juravinski Cancer Centre (JCC) welcomed a new physician to the division, Dr. Jan Hauspy. A native of Belgium, Hauspy, who had just completed a Fellowship at the University of ...
St. John’s Rehab trial improves wound healing
When Cameron MacDonald first noticed a small lump in his abdomen, he immediately phoned his doctor to test for cancer. Given the demands of a career in commercial real estate, this busy father of two received the results in an ...
Anesthesia Care Teams make all the difference
With the introduction of Anesthesia Assistants things have changed in the OR. To address the shortage of anesthesiologists in Ontario, the provincial government introduced Anesthesia Care Teams (ACTs) into Ontario hospitals in 2007. A big part of this announcement incorporated a ...
Baby born during emergency open-heart surgery: First
recorded case of its kind in Canada
At four pounds, onen ounce, Miracle Astra Alice Alfreda Follett is a little tyke with an extraordinary name – fitting for a child whose birth made medical history at Capital Health in Edmonton. Her first name is Miracle, but her parents ...
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Cardiology
Remote monitoring of pacemaker patients
St. Mary’s General Hospital in Kitchener is the first Ontario hospital to offer a satellite location for pacemaker patients to perform device checkups […]
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Cardiology
Trial of drug targets both diabetes and heart disease
A diabetes trial starting at St. Joseph’s Hospital is testing a potential magic bullet to combat both diabetes and the often-deadly complications of […]
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Cardiology
Wait time guidelines needed for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implementation
A new study suggests that modest delays in receiving transcatheter aortic valve implementation (TAVI) for severe aortic stenosis could have a substantial impact […]
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Innovation and Technology
Transforming innovation into action
The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement has selected the biggest and most diverse cohort to date of inter-professional senior health care teams for […]
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Addictions and Drugs
New mobile app helps people reduce or quit drinking
A new mobile app developed by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) offers those who want to reduce or quit drinking […]
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Cardiology
Bringing ground-breaking innovations to the bedside
When Health Canada officially approved the revolutionary, catheter-based, MitraClip therapy last April, interventional cardiologists and surgeons at the University of Ottawa Heart Institute […]
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Innovation and Technology
Enhancing the standards of care in seating
When Martina Tierney worked as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in hospitals, the community and long-term care with adults and children both, she was […]
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Cardiology
Heart-attack study could lead to longer lives
In summing up his view on the value of research, heart-attack survivor Tom Lancaster doesn’t mince words: “If it weren’t for heart research, […]
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Innovation and Technology
FallsLab aims to keep Canadians upright
Despite researchers’ best efforts, no one has ever fallen in FallsLab. The newest lab in Toronto Rehab’s iDAPT Centre safely simulates falls so […]
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Cardiology
Remote control treatment for irregular heart beats
Sunnybrook is the first centre in Canada to use a new remote control system for treating arrhythmia that is more effective and safer […]
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Diseases
Helping patients live life well with chronic disease
Navigating your way through the health care system can be challenging, especially if you have a chronic illness like Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease […]
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Innovation and Technology
First in Canada: Innovation Unit transforms care
Mackenzie Health is transforming care through the creation of an Innovation Unit, a first-in-Canada project which features a unique integration of advanced technology […]
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Education and Professional Development
Transformation of health and safety practices in the nursing profession
The nursing world of work continues to evolve. In light of changes in the health care system, the patient population characteristics and the […]
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Cardiology
Cardiac DART provides care closer to the door
A visit to the ER is a rarity for 73-year old John Myers*. But when symptoms of a heart attack prompted him to […]
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Cardiology
Southlake implants world’s smallest heart monitor in adult patient
Dr. Atul Verma, cardiologist at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, Ontario, recently inserted the world’s smallest implantable cardiac monitoring device available – […]
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Innovation and Technology
Two heads better than one when it comes to eHealth
While efficiency and better patient care are the ultimate goals of eHealth initiatives and integrated electronic health records, the actual implementation of […]
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Cardiology
Off the transplant list
After months of exercise and dedication, Niagara Health System (NHS) cardiac patient Garwin Cockhead has accomplished a remarkable feat — improving his heart […]
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Diseases
Patient engagement using mobile technology
Patient engagement and mobile health technology (or mHealth) are expressions that have permeated discussion and debate within health care organizations. The combination of […]
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Diseases
Diabetes trial testing ways to prevent low blood sugar during the night
Parents of children in a ground-breaking diabetes trial in London are enjoying peace of mind and a good night’s sleep for the first […]
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Diseases
Diabetes-specific electronic medical record Canadian first
The new system, a Canadian first, gives care providers access to patient information anytime, anyplace, improving care coordination, efficiency and effectiveness. The Centre […]
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