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Royal Columbian Hospital is one of 12 North American hospitals involved in a study that has been published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA).
Even though blood is red, the main ingredient–plasma–is a straw colour. Plasma is the liquid portion of blood and, for decades, has been...
A groundbreaking clinical trial funded by the Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) shows that physical activity can significantly improve outcomes for people with colon cancer. Researchers say the study is the first in the world to use structured exercise to increase cancer survival.
The trial results, presented today at the American...
The Montreal Heart Institute recently opened the MHI’s Heart Valve Centre, a large-scale medical and scientific endeavour that aims to become a national hub...
The Royal has received a $1.9 million grant from Brain Canada to launch a one-of-a-kind brain imaging platform – the first of its kind in Canada.
This major support will help build a new research tool called the BIC Advanced Multi-modal neuroimaging Platform for Psychiatry (or BIC-AMPP) at The Royal’s Brain Imaging Centre. The platform will bring together specialized equipment, expert staff, and pioneering research to enable simultaneous MRI, PET,...
Nicholas Fox, Trillium Health Partners
I am privileged to nominate Nicholas Fox for his outstanding contributions as a nurse educator. Nicholas has been a nurse educator for the past three years who consistently goes above and beyond in their role, offering unparalleled support and...
It felt like an elephant was sitting on my chest.”
That’s how Hamilton resident Peg Kelly describes chest pressure she experienced one night in December,...
n an episode of the popular Netflix show “Grace and Frankie,” Frankie (played by the formidable Lily Tomlin) is navigating a world built for speed over safety alongside her friend Margaret, who is experiencing mobility challenges. Frankie and Margaret, as pedestrians in their later...
A study led by Dr. Akber Mithani, Regional Medical Director, Janice Sorensen, Research Lead and their research team examined how long-term care homes can...