Clinical trial comparing methods of controlling bleeding in cardiac patients

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...

Gender bias holds back female surgeons, study finds

From ill-fitting instruments to assumptions about competence, surgical culture sidelines women, first Canadian...

AI receptionist answers the call for busy medical clinics

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Botox at 40: From medical curiosity to a wide range of uses

Originating in a lab in San Francisco in the 1970s, botulinum toxin  – ...

News & topics

World-first clinical trial confirms exercise improves survival for colon cancer

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...

Churro-inspired innovation that could transform bypass surgery

Marcelo Muñoz was waiting in line at a festival food truck, eyeing a batch...

Research reveals why some cells are more susceptible to cancer

The ability of mutations to cause cancer depends on how fast they force cells...

St. Michael’s Hospital performs Toronto’s first robotic mitral valve repair

The surgery took place in St. Michael’s Hospital’s Schroeder BRAIN&HEART Centre, where a highly...

Robotic-assisted partial knee replacement transforms life of patient

Harold Harris has always led an active life. From directing films to playing tennis and...
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Reducing waitlists for patients with heart valve disease

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...

Prostate cancer discovery opens door to more tailored treatments

Prostate cancer has distinct genetic properties in different groups of men that can be...

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Canadian first: One-of-a-kind imaging platform for mental health

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,...

Study identifies new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders

A seminal study from researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and their collaborators in the United Kingdom, Belgium, Spain, the...

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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...

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LONGTERM CARE

Heart failure patient recovers at home thanks to a Canadian first at HHS

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,...

Using social prescribing to help older adults facing isolation

On a sunny fall day in Toronto, Sandesh Basnet is in the St. Lawrence...

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The impact of the built environment on an aging population

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...

Collaborating virtually to improve long-term care during the pandemic

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...