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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...
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Researchers find link between psychosocial stress and early signs of heart inflammation in women

MRI study found no similar association for male participants, suggesting stress has different biological impacts on men and women Women who report high levels of psychosocial stress, such as from caregiving and lack of emotional support, show signs of early heart tissue changes associated with...
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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...
Research

New therapeutic strategies show promise against a hard-to-treat prostate cancer

Researchers find mechanism that fosters development of neuroendocrine prostate cancer, identify a dual-drug treatment...
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Heavy cannabis use during pregnancy linked to disruption in brain growth

Researchers using brain imaging gain rare insight into how prenatal exposure to modern, high-THC...
Research

Health and social data are essential infrastructure – and big science

A longstanding issue with funding for scientific research in Canada has been selecting large scientific...
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...
Research

McGill team pinpoints where a type of cell death begins

A team at McGill University studying ferroptosis, a form of cell death, have discovered...
Technology and Innovation

Fixing fragmentation: Life Sciences Central launches to strengthen Canada’s commercialization engine

Key points: Ontario produces world-class health research but loses companies to Boston and other...
Geriatrics and Aging

Research findings could improve outcomes for critically ill patients on ventilators, study findscutting-edge geriatric care insights

A seven-year international, multi-centre clinical trial led by London Health Sciences Centre Research Institute...
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...
Research

Chronic benzodiazepine use impacts sleep quality in older adults, new Concordia research shows

Long-term use of benzodiazepine and related drugs has been linked to poorer quality sleep...
Research

Investigating leukemia cell lineages

B lymphocytes (B-cells) are a type of white blood cell important for immune function....
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Bilingualism may maintain protection against Alzheimer’s

Neuroimaging reveals larger, healthier hippocampi in patients who speak two languages Bilingualism has long been...
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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...
Current News

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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