Monthly Archives: July, 2014

Physician work hours, especially for male doctors, have declined since 1987

Physicians in Canada, especially male physicians, are working fewer hours than they did three...

How AI can reduce turn around times for clinical trial contracts

Unity Health Toronto is one of the first hospitals in Canada to work with...
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Trial of drug targets both diabetes and heart disease

A diabetes trial starting at St. Joseph’s Hospital is testing a potential magic bullet...

Wait time guidelines needed for Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implementation

A new study suggests that modest delays in receiving transcatheter aortic valve implementation (TAVI)...

Transforming innovation into action

The Canadian Foundation for Healthcare Improvement has selected the biggest and most diverse cohort...

New mobile app helps people reduce or quit drinking

A new mobile app developed by the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH)...

Bringing ground-breaking innovations to the bedside

When Health Canada officially approved the revolutionary, catheter-based, MitraClip therapy last April, interventional cardiologists...

Enhancing the standards of care in seating

When Martina Tierney worked as an Occupational Therapist (OT) in hospitals, the community and...

Heart-attack study could lead to longer lives

In summing up his view on the value of research, heart-attack survivor Tom Lancaster...

FallsLab aims to keep Canadians upright

Despite researchers’ best efforts, no one has ever fallen in FallsLab. The newest lab...

Remote control treatment for irregular heart beats

Sunnybrook is the first centre in Canada to use a new remote control system...

Helping patients live life well with chronic disease

Navigating your way through the health care system can be challenging, especially if you...

First in Canada: Innovation Unit transforms care

Mackenzie Health is transforming care through the creation of an Innovation Unit, a first-in-Canada...

Transformation of health and safety practices in the nursing profession

The nursing world of work continues to evolve.  In light of changes in the...

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Physician work hours, especially for male doctors, have declined since 1987

Physicians in Canada, especially male physicians, are working fewer hours than they did three...

How AI can reduce turn around times for clinical trial contracts

Unity Health Toronto is one of the first hospitals in Canada to work with...

Obesity a risk factor for stillbirth, especially at term

Obesity is a risk factor for stillbirth, and the risk increases as pregnancy advances...

Understanding Canadians’ experiences with digital health

Canadians are increasingly frustrated with a healthcare system lacking seamless communication and information sharing....