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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 unknown disease-causing variations in the EIF3A and EIF3B genes linked to congenital heart disease, facial differences and developmental delays. •  Global validation: By connecting with international clinicians through GeneMatcher, the team...
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 most common eating disorder worldwide – can cause just as much harm, a new study has found.  Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED) is diagnosed when a person’s symptoms don’t...
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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....
Pediatrics

Childhood cancer care is closer to home thanks to POGO’s Satellite Clinic Network

A childhood cancer diagnosis changes every aspect of life as families know it. For...
Diseases

TELUS Health for Good™ and Victoria Cool Aid Society launch series of hepatitis C testing events in Victoria

Today, Victoria Cool Aid Society and TELUS Health for Good launched a series of hepatitis C testing...
Diagnostic

Melanoma Canada is proud to announce, the Mole Mobile.

Melanoma Canada is proud to announce, the Mole Mobile, mobile skin cancer screening unit on...
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Radiology

The value of radiology and the impact of medical imaging in Canada

HN Summary • Radiology is essential to Canada’s healthcare system, enabling accurate diagnosis and treatment,...
Radiology

SDI Canada delivers modular MRI Cassette to Upper River Valley Hospital

SDI Canada has delivered a prefabricated Modular MRI Cassette™ to Upper River Valley Hospital,...
Longterm Care

Reimagining hospital care for an aging population

HN Summary • Mackenzie Health is transforming hospital care for older adults, who make up...
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A new chapter for Christie Innomed: Dr. Michel Vachon and Nicolas Vachon become co-owners of the group with support from the BDC

Christie Innomed Inc., a leader in medical imaging and health technologies, announces that Dr....

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