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Transforming care with AI

Advancements in technology play a crucial role in health care breakthroughs and holds significant potential for the future. Researchers at Sunnybrook are using emerging artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to advance the diagnosis, treatments and outcomes of some of the world’s most debilitating diseases.  Improving screening...

St. Michael’s-led research calls for screening program for ‘ticking time bomb’ abdominal aortic aneurysm

It’s been seven months since Daniel Hook had successful surgery at St. Michael’s Hospital to treat an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA), a condition where there is swelling or ballooning in the aorta. Known as a “ticking time bomb” because it can grow undetected for...

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Innovation in the ER: Innovative, Community-centric care

Humber River Health (Humber), situated in one of Toronto’s most diverse communities, consistently demonstrates...

Northern exposure: UHN Laboratory Medicine Program expands reach of digital pathology

It was almost two years ago, early in Dr. Klaudia Nowak’s medical career, that...

First patients scanned on Brockville General Hospital’s MRI

It’s official – the region marked a landmark day in healthcare delivery on Wednesday,...

New rule for emergency departments to safely reduce use of CTs after falls in older patients

How do emergency department staff determine whether older adults who have fallen need imaging?...

Study validates new biopsy method for breast cancer patients

Lawson researchers first in North America to study a more streamlined biopsy procedure By Celine...

Clinical decision support can improve DI

Medical imaging is a cornerstone of patient care in Canada. Throughout healthcare, medical imaging...

Researchers adapt MRI technology to image salt within the kidneys

Research technology could improve care for patients with kidney disease By Celine Zadorsky In a newly...

Prostate cancer imaging research could bring big benefits

By Amanda Taccone With newly announced studies, Lawson Health Research Institute continues to lead the...

Prostate cancer imaging research could bring big benefits

By Amanda Taccone With newly announced studies, Lawson Health Research Institute continues to lead the...

Game changer: St. Michael’s is first hospital in Canada to acquire clinical portable MRI scanner

By Marlene Leung   St. Michael’s Hospital, a site of Unity Health Toronto, is the...

New Interventional Radiology Suite is first in Canada

By Melissa Londono Oak Valley Health’s Markham Stouffville Hospital officially unveiled its new Interventional Radiology...

Providing optimal radiology care in northern Quebec

Dr. Marie-Constance Lacasse, a dedicated CAR member and neuroradiologist at McGill University Health Centre...

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