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New therapeutic strategies show promise against a hard-to-treat prostate cancer

Researchers find mechanism that fosters development of neuroendocrine prostate cancer, identify a dual-drug treatment that slowed tumour growth in lab tests   A new study has uncovered promising therapeutic strategies against one of the deadliest forms of prostate cancer.   McGill University researchers at the Rosalind and...

Heavy cannabis use during pregnancy linked to disruption in brain growth

Researchers using brain imaging gain rare insight into how prenatal exposure to modern, high-THC cannabis affects brain development into adulthood  McGill University researchers at the Douglas Research Centre have found evidence that heavy cannabis use during pregnancy can cause delays in brain development in the...
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AI platform to reduce hospital-acquired infections and improve care

New technology developed by Canadian tech firm Lumenix will support clinical teams, help protect patients...

UHN surgeons perform Canada’s first Neuralink Implant surgeries

A team at Toronto Western Hospital has made medical history, performing Canada’s first Neuralink...

New program for people facing addictions and homelessness

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH), in partnership with the HART of Simcoe County,...

Where Art Meets Care: Immersive Soundscape Brings Comfort to Patients

Experience calm and comfort at Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s Hudson Regional Cancer Centre with Between Leaf & Light—a 43-minute immersive soundscape of birdsong by artist Scott Rogers and CMBT. This unique installation transforms waiting areas into soothing spaces for cancer patients.

How new research is protecting hearts amid shifting climate

Climate change is one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century, and...

Gender bias holds back female surgeons, study finds

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

Breaking Ground on Canada’s Largest Hospital

Trillium Health Partners and the Ontario Government recently marked a historic milestone by breaking...

England’s diabetes prevention program as blueprint for Canada

Canada can learn from England’s successful diabetes prevention program to build its own programs...

From research to real life: RVH launches innovative tool to empower patient conversations

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is proud to launch the ASKmeGOC Goals of...

Canada is facing a grief crisis — A new national strategy

Canadian Grief Alliance calls for urgent action to fix Canada’s broken grief support system...

A decade of seizures ends for patient after new donor-funded epilepsy procedure

With a 50-60 per cent success rate in curing epilepsy, this advanced procedure is...

Change in cancer care requires urgent action to strengthen oncology workforce, care delivery

Rapid advances in cancer treatment have benefitted many people, but urgent change is needed...

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A national leader in specialized training for nurse practitioners

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Patient-led research aims to help others cope with dialysis

Life-saving kidney failure treatment needs to come with mental health care too, study shows. It...