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AI-powered algorithm brings more accuracy to hospital discharge predictions

Accurately predicting when a patient will be ready to go home is at the centre of every effective discharge plan ensuring patients have a...

Curing healthcare

As we look to the future of healthcare, Humber River Health (Humber) stands at the forefront, transforming healthcare into a modern, innovative, and inclusive...

Discovery of new genes for molar pregnancies sheds light on their increased incidence in women aged 35 and over

Major advances made at the RI-MUHC could help improve counselling for individuals suffering from infertility, premature ovarian insufficiency, recurrent miscarriages and androgenetic hydatidiform mole. A...

Generating MRI images from ultrasounds scans

A recent study led by Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute researcher Dr. Ilker Hacihaliloglu is the first to test the viability of a selection...

Personalized home evaluation tool for older adults and people with disabilities wins national competition

Canadian startup Incluzia Inc. has won the 2024 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Solutions for Healthy Aging for its evaluation tool that identifies safety risks,...

Exploring the future of radiology: Expert insights

In an era where medical imaging is at the forefront of diagnostic innovation, the field of radiology is evolving rapidly, shaped by technological advancements...

Robot gives surgeons a “leg up” on hip replacements

Orthopedic surgeons at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC) performed their first hip replacement surgery this month using a new,...

Partnership opens new patient pathway for cardiac care

Unity Health Toronto and Oak Valley Health are creating a streamlined care pathway to provide patients with timely access to advanced cardiac procedures and...

Predicting performance of artificial intelligence tools

Scientists at UHN’s Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) have developed an improved method for evaluating the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) models across...

Dementia is not merely a personal tragedy; it is a public health crisis

As Canada faces the challenges of an aging population, Baycrest, like many of its partners, is managing present-day demand while keeping an eye on...

The right test at the right time: Striving to implement CDS in Canada

While Canada comparatively lags in implementing Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems into hospital workflows at a national level, the CAR is currently working with...

Sharing experience and teaching negotiation skills for women in radiology

Negotiating is a professional skill that needs to be learned and developed, and while some are great at negotiation, it does not come naturally...

Hospital at Home: Shaping the future of Canadian healthcare

A growing number of Canadian patients are opting for home-based care as a more comfortable and convenient alternative to in-hospital stays. Vivalink, shares results...

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...

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...

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 Centre (JHCC) and the Grand River Regional Cancer Centre (GRRCC)...

Nurse practitioners delivering ‘innovative solutions’

Courtney Lindsay never envisioned that her work as a nurse practitioner (NP) would one day be conducted through a computer screen. As an NP who...

The evolution of radiology in Canadian healthcare

As the development of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to accelerate, it is becoming increasingly evident that these cutting-edge solutions hold immense potential for enhancing...

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 of MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, on chronic nerve pain...

Behind the research: How a next-generation helmet could revolutionize focused ultrasound

In 2015, Sunnybrook Research Institute (SRI) scientists and clinicians performed a world-first: They successfully and non-invasively opened the blood-brain barrier to deliver chemotherapy into...

AI tools to ease administrative burdens in ER

Unity Health Toronto has received $200 thousand in funding from Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP) under its Critical Technologies Program, to scale homegrown AI...

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