Pediatrics
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 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...
Pediatrics
Maternal early warning system keeps patients safe before they know it
When it comes to welcoming a new baby into the world, safety for both the parent and baby is everything. At Scarborough Health Network (SHN), the commitment to maternal health goes beyond expert care and modern birthing suites—it’s about anticipating risks and acting fast....
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Pediatrics
Expanding access to prenatal education with new online modules for high-risk pregnant patients
Expecting a baby can be both exciting and overwhelming, particularly for families navigating a...
Emergency Medicine
From survival to thriving: Sunnybrook improves pregnancy outcomes following traumatic injuries
Eloisa Valles’ injuries after being struck by a car in 2020 were painful and...
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...
Pediatrics
NICU families get a jump on healing with skin-to-skin “kangaroo” care
In the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids),...
Pediatrics
Increasing access to autism assessments nationwide in partnership with families and autistic advocates
Autism is a complex and diverse neurodevelopmental condition that is diagnosed in one in...
Pediatrics
New RSV immunization catch-up clinic: An innovative model for community hospitals to prevent severe lung disease
As paediatric teams across Ontario prepare for the upcoming respiratory season, Halton Healthcare is...
Safe Medication
Corticosteroids: Safe medication use considerations in the pediatric population
LS is an 8-year-old girl who has been having a tough time with her...
Pediatrics
Pediatric surgical care helps get young hockey players back on the ice
Scarborough Health Network’s (SHN) Kids Care and Surgery programs are always ready to make...
Pediatrics
Little patients, big lessons: SickKids putting their own stamp on pediatric emergency medicine education
SickKids Emergency Department is a global leader in medical education, with physicians training the...
Pediatrics
Intervening early and effectively: Sunnybrook redefines neonatal developmental care
Sumaiya can’t believe how far her son has come. Born at 23 weeks of...
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...
Pediatrics
Bringing critical care closer to home: Transforming pediatric and neonatal outreach in Alberta
When a child or newborn becomes critically ill, every moment matters. For families living...
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Surgery
Advanced surgical tissue flap monitoring for early intervention
HN Summary • VCHRI researchers have developed a breakthrough implantable Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (FTT-NIRS) sensor that...
Oncology
Despite Movember push, rates of incurable prostate cancer are rising as screening is abandoned
HN Summary: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in Canadian men (beside non-melanoma...
Public Health
Canadian doctors predict government actions will reduce access to health care
New data from the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) show that Canadian physicians are sounding...
Oncology
Fertility preservation for patients with cancer
In patients of reproductive age who have cancer, fertility preservation for potential children in...
