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New approach opens door to better-targeted treatments and faster drug discovery for complex diseases

McGill researchers have developed an AI tool called SIDISH that identifies high-risk cancer cells driving aggressive disease, enabling more precise and targeted treatment strategies. By linking single-cell data with patient outcomes, the tool can predict disease progression and simulate responses to potential drug targets, helping accelerate drug discovery and repurposing. While still in development, SIDISH shows promise for advancing personalized cancer care and improving outcomes across multiple tumour types.
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Canadian Cancer Society urges lowering colorectal cancer screening age to 45

The Canadian Cancer Society is urging provinces to lower the colorectal cancer screening age from 50 to 45, citing rising rates among younger adults and evidence that earlier screening could prevent over 15,000 cases and 6,100 deaths. Younger patients are more often diagnosed at advanced stages, making early detection critical. Expanding access to simple screening tools like FIT tests could significantly improve outcomes and save lives.

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Unleashing natural killer cells against cancer

Researchers at McGill University have developed a new strategy to enhance natural killer (NK) cells, enabling them to better penetrate tumour defenses and destroy cancer cells. Using small-molecule drugs to temporarily boost NK cell activity—rather than permanent genetic modification—the approach showed strong results against multiple hard-to-treat cancers in preclinical studies. The scalable, ready-to-use therapy could make immunotherapy faster, safer, and more accessible, with future clinical trials planned for aggressive cancers like acute myeloid leukemia.
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Doctors report false health information, lack of health data sharing put patient care at risk

A new CMA survey reveals major risks to patient care in Canada, with 99% of physicians reporting that disconnected health systems limit access to critical patient information and nearly half witnessing serious adverse outcomes as a result. At the same time, 97% of doctors say they have intervened to address harm caused by false or misleading online health information, including AI-generated advice. The findings highlight the urgent need for integrated digital health systems and stronger efforts to promote reliable health information.
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RSV hospital admissions for children more than doubled in 2022/23

New Canadian research shows pediatric RSV hospitalizations more than doubled in 2022/23 compared to pre-pandemic levels, with significant increases across all age groups and nearly one-quarter requiring ICU care. Infants under six months remain the most vulnerable, accounting for the majority of severe cases. The surge is linked to disrupted virus exposure during COVID-19, highlighting the importance of new prevention strategies, including maternal vaccination and infant immunoprophylaxis.
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Aging in place needs more than good intentions — it needs smart infrastructure

Canada’s rapidly aging population is driving urgent demand for new approaches to elder care. Supportive smart home technology—designed to monitor daily routines, detect health risks, and enable early intervention—offers a scalable solution that supports aging in place, reduces caregiver burden, and helps prevent hospitalizations. As costs rise and workforce shortages persist, experts argue these technologies should be treated as essential infrastructure, requiring clear policy, funding, and equitable access to modernize care and keep older adults safely at home.
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The role of healthcare in mitigating the climate crisis

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Current Print Issue

New approach opens door to better-targeted treatments and faster drug discovery for complex diseases

McGill researchers have developed an AI tool called SIDISH that identifies high-risk cancer cells driving aggressive disease, enabling more precise and targeted treatment strategies. By linking single-cell data with patient outcomes, the tool can predict disease progression and simulate responses to potential drug targets, helping accelerate drug discovery and repurposing. While still in development, SIDISH shows promise for advancing personalized cancer care and improving outcomes across multiple tumour types.
Current Print Issue

Canadian Cancer Society urges lowering colorectal cancer screening age to 45

The Canadian Cancer Society is urging provinces to lower the colorectal cancer screening age from 50 to 45, citing rising rates among younger adults and evidence that earlier screening could prevent over 15,000 cases and 6,100 deaths. Younger patients are more often diagnosed at advanced stages, making early detection critical. Expanding access to simple screening tools like FIT tests could significantly improve outcomes and save lives.
Current Print Issue

Unleashing natural killer cells against cancer

Researchers at McGill University have developed a new strategy to enhance natural killer (NK) cells, enabling them to better penetrate tumour defenses and destroy cancer cells. Using small-molecule drugs to temporarily boost NK cell activity—rather than permanent genetic modification—the approach showed strong results against multiple hard-to-treat cancers in preclinical studies. The scalable, ready-to-use therapy could make immunotherapy faster, safer, and more accessible, with future clinical trials planned for aggressive cancers like acute myeloid leukemia.
Current Print Issue

Doctors report false health information, lack of health data sharing put patient care at risk

A new CMA survey reveals major risks to patient care in Canada, with 99% of physicians reporting that disconnected health systems limit access to critical patient information and nearly half witnessing serious adverse outcomes as a result. At the same time, 97% of doctors say they have intervened to address harm caused by false or misleading online health information, including AI-generated advice. The findings highlight the urgent need for integrated digital health systems and stronger efforts to promote reliable health information.