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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 introducing a series of resources designed to help older adults make informed choices about recommended immunizations to protect them from respiratory and other diseases. These resources include practical guides and...

Proton-pump inhibitors: Is it time to re-evaluate your treatment?

CJ, a 50-year-old female, walks into the pharmacy, excited to learn that pharmacists can now prescribe for minor ailments, such as gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). She asks for a renewal of Pantoprazole (a proton pump inhibitor or PPI) for her GERD, mentioning that she...

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Bringing stem cell transplants closer to home for blood cancer patients

A new and unique partnership between Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS)’ Juravinski Hospital and Cancer...

First-of-its-kind trial tests MDMA for treatment of chronic nerve pain

St. Michael’s Hospital researcher is launching a first-of-its-kind global trial to test the impact...

AI tools to ease administrative burdens in ER

Unity Health Toronto has received $200 thousand in funding from Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners...

RVH’s emergency department Minor Ailment Patient Pathway

Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre’s (RVH) Emergency Department (ED) is well prepared to serve...

Bringing world’s tiniest heart pump to Scarborough

In a groundbreaking achievement, Scarborough Health Network (SHN) has become the first non-cardiac surgical...

World first discoveries allow researchers to accurately diagnose prenatal exposure syndromes and birth disorders

Researchers at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) and Lawson Health Research Institute are using...

Study shows significant strain on health care system over next two decades

A new study, released by the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana School of Public...

Mission critical: Maximizing safety in emergency departments

Managing violent patients in hospitals is a growing concern, particularly in emergency departments where...

Drug overdose more likely in patients who leave hospital against medical advice

People who initiate a premature or “before medically advised” (BMA) hospital discharge have a...

Osler’s lung cancer screening program is saving lives

According to the Canadian Cancer Society, lung cancer is the deadliest form of cancer...

Scurvy: Not just an 18th century disease

Scurvy, or vitamin C deficiency, is not just an 18th-century seafarers’ disease, as a...

Need for streamlined miscarriage care in Canada

Miscarriage, or early pregnancy loss, can have devastating emotional effects, but it is poorly...

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