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UHN surgeons curing rare lung condition CTEPH with world-class procedure

HN Summary • UHN surgeons are curing a rare and potentially fatal lung condition, CTEPH, using one of the world’s most advanced surgical procedures — pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE) — which removes chronic blood clots from even the smallest pulmonary vessels. UHN operates the largest and...

Young men who vape may be at greater risk for future heart disease

E-cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, contain nicotine and various chemicals, including some used for flavourings, which make them more attractive to young people. Despite measures to protect youth, such as age restrictions and flavour bans, all types of vaping products remain easily available online....
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Wildfire smoke and health

With wildfires becoming more frequent and extensive in Canada, it’s important for people to...

Vaping additives harm a vital membrane in the lungs, according to new Concordia research

Vitamin E binds itself to the pulmonary surfactant, inhibiting gas exchange and lung stability The...

World-first trial shows benefits of finding, treating undiagnosed asthma and COPD

It’s estimated that 70 per cent of people with asthma or COPD go undiagnosed....

Conquering a chronic lung infection

Lung problems plagued David Shoots since his youth. It would take buying a dream...

How frailty can impact lung disease

A new study from UHN’s Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) has identified the...

1000th Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion transplantation surgery celebrated at UHN

Shaf Keshavjee and Marcelo Cypel continue to see the future for the Ex-Vivo Lung...

Breathing deep: The environmental impact of inhalers

Canada is caught in a vicious cycle when it comes to maintaining respiratory health...

Air filter rebates for people in BC with asthma?

The rising number and intensity of wildfires in British Columbia are taking an immense...

Prolonged cough? In most cases, patience is the treatment

Coughing after a respiratory infection is common and, in most cases, will resolve with...

Tiny trailblazer: First baby treated in world-first trial for chronic lung disease

At two weeks old, Emerson Cogan was already a pioneer. Born February 20, 2023, at...

Life-support system reduced COVID-19 mortality by 7.1 per cent, study shows

A new study published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), led by UHN researchers and the...

Breath monitoring improves patient safety during endoscopy unit procedures in pilot project

By Mae Burke and Cheryl Ha A pilot project in the Therapeutic Endoscopy Unit at...

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

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SDI Canada has delivered a prefabricated Modular MRI Cassetteâ„¢ to Upper River Valley Hospital,...

Reimagining hospital care for an aging population

HN Summary • Mackenzie Health is transforming hospital care for older adults, who make up...

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....