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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 was two years after his kidneys failed that Jeff Costley hit his emotional wall. He thought he’d adapted pretty well to the changes in his life — dialysis in hospital four...
Diseases

Half of Canadians are worried about dementia, but stigma keeps them from finding help

The Alzheimer Society of Canada is highlighting how stigma and fear remain major barriers to care for people impacted by dementia. Findings* from a Leger poll of over 1,500 Canadians reveal that while concern about dementia is high, many still avoid talking about it or...
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Alberta syphilis cases fell after rapid testing rollout

Physician responses to paA new study suggests that syphilis cases in Alberta dropped sharply...
Cardiology

Researchers uncover genetic basis of heart defects and facial differences in syndrome

HN Summary •  New genetic cause identified: SickKids and University of Toronto researchers discovered previously...
Diseases

Lesser-known eating disorder just as severe as anorexia and bulimia, study finds

A diagnosis often viewed as less serious than anorexia and bulimia – and the...
Diseases

Patient comfort by design: Mobile diagnostics for Peyronie’s disease

Sexual health can be an uncomfortable topic of conversation for patients, some of whom...
Oncology

Canada’s progress toward eliminating cervical cancer has stalled, new report warns

Five years after the World Health Organization (WHO) launched its global strategy to eliminate...
Diseases

New screening app for Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes

HN Summary • AI-powered screening tool: Researchers at UHN developed the Hypermobility Assessment Tool (HAT),...
Oncology

Some cancer patients get heart damage during chemotherapy and some don’t: Here’s why

Two discoveries by U of A researchers open the door to new treatments that...
Diseases

Colour coding what’s happening in the tumour microenvironment

HN Summary • Revealing the hidden tumour environment: Dr. Ralph DaCosta’s team at UHN’s Princess...
Diseases

Concordia researchers create faster way to trace how diseases spread indoors

HN Summary • New tracking method developed: Concordia researchers created a faster way to monitor...
Diseases

Type 1 diabetes in children can be linked to other types of diabetes in parents

HN Summary • Parental diabetes linked to childhood type 1 diabetes:  New research shows that...
Diseases

Predicting Kidney Risk and Survival in Diabetes Mellitus

Scientists reveal how simple blood markers predict risks of kidney disease and death in...
Research

Investigating leukemia cell lineages

B lymphocytes (B-cells) are a type of white blood cell important for immune function....
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Research study makes heart screening faster, more accessible using AI

A new study from researchers at UHN unveils an AI model to analyze data...
Education and Professional Development

Training that saves lives: Using simulation to strengthen teams and patient care

Over the past three years, simulation activity at Providence has increased by 30 per...
Education and Professional Development

A national leader in specialized training for nurse practitioners

HN Summary • Hamilton Health Sciences launched Canada’s first nurse practitioner fellowship in hematology, marking...
Research

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...

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