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AI-powered algorithm brings more accuracy to hospital discharge predictions

Accurately predicting when a patient will be ready to go home is at the centre of every effective discharge plan ensuring patients have a smooth transition from hospital to home.  Getting this timing right allows the patient’s family or care partners to prepare for their...

Curing healthcare

As we look to the future of healthcare, Humber River Health (Humber) stands at the forefront, transforming healthcare into a modern, innovative, and inclusive experience. The organization does not just aim to provide quality healthcare – they are reshaping it to meet the needs...

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Discovery of new genes for molar pregnancies sheds light on their increased incidence in women aged 35 and over

Major advances made at the RI-MUHC could help improve counselling for individuals suffering from...

Generating MRI images from ultrasounds scans

A recent study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Ilker Hacihaliloglu...

Personalized home evaluation tool for older adults and people with disabilities wins national competition

Canadian startup Incluzia Inc. has won the 2024 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Solutions for...

Exploring the future of radiology: Expert insights

In an era where medical imaging is at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, the...

Robot gives surgeons a “leg up” on hip replacements

Orthopedic surgeons at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC) performed...

Partnership opens new patient pathway for cardiac care

Unity Health Toronto and Oak Valley Health are creating a streamlined care pathway to...

Predicting performance of artificial intelligence tools

Scientists at UHN’s Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) have developed an improved method...

Dementia is not merely a personal tragedy; it is a public health crisis

As Canada faces the challenges of an aging population, Baycrest, like many of its...

The right test at the right time: Striving to implement CDS in Canada

While Canada comparatively lags in implementing Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems into hospital workflows...

Sharing experience and teaching negotiation skills for women in radiology

Negotiating is a professional skill that needs to be learned and developed, and while...

Hospital at Home: Shaping the future of Canadian healthcare

A growing number of Canadian patients are opting for home-based care as a more...

New resources to support respiratory health for older Canadians during cold and flu season

With cold and flu season upon us, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is...

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Working toward achieving the Quintuple Aim using holistic patient data

A new demonstration study from the Canadian Institute for Health Information (CIHI) combined patient-reported...

COVID-19 vaccine cuts risk of disease in half when administered during pregnancy

A large multistate study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s)...

Federal needle exchange programs are to reduce health care costs, blood-borne infections

New research suggests that every dollar spent in Prison Needle Exchange Programs (PNEPs) in...

AI-powered algorithm brings more accuracy to hospital discharge predictions

Accurately predicting when a patient will be ready to go home is at the...