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Virtual appointments with family doctors did not lead to more emergency department visits during pandemic

Family physicians who provided more virtual care did not have more patients visit emergency departments (ED) compared to family physicians who saw more patients...

Fast-ED initiative improving operational efficiency

An initiative aimed at making UHN's Emergency Department (ED) run more effectively has come up with several methods to increase operational efficiency and decrease...

Project to improve patient monitoring in the icu has promising initial results

Looking to find an alternative medical imaging option that can be easily implemented and provide extra clinical information for the ICU population at the...

Can life-saving care be delivered right where major traumas happen?

For most people who die from major trauma incidents, like car accidents and gunshot wounds, death occurs before they even make it to the...

Can life-saving care be delivered right where major traumas happen?

By Olivia Lavery For most people who die from major trauma incidents, like car accidents and gunshot wounds, death occurs before they even make it...

Milk’s unique nutrient blend makes it ideal for sport recovery

Replacing nutrients and rehydrating the body after sport is an important way to promote muscle repair and replenish energy, and athletes are always looking...

Housing and hospitals

By Andria Bianchi Over the past number of years, Canada’s housing crisis has made news headlines. Many of these stories have focused on the fact...

Time is now to invest in aging innovation

We need a balanced research environment to foster a real ‘innovation economy’ The federal government often talks about fostering an ‘innovation economy’ – and for...

Improved treatment for patients with kidney failure

USask researchers have developed a better membrane for dialysis machines that could lead to safer treatment, improved quality of life for patients with kidney...

Opioid stewardship: Its role in patient/medication safety and pain management

Common examples of opioids include morphine, hydromorphone, and fentanyl, etc. When taken as instructed for pain, opioids are deemed safe. However, the potential risk...

Understanding the long-term effects on the heart of mild COVID-19

A new study from the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre at UHN finds individuals who recovered from mild COVID-19 reported more cardiac symptoms than individuals...

Sunnybrook helps lead the way for the future of virtual urgent care in Ontario

Ontarians in need of urgent medical care will soon have a new option to consider thanks in part to the team behind Sunnybrook Health...

Learning through practice

Effective communication is crucial in the medical profession, but how do internal medicine residents develop their communication skills? A recent study led by Dr. Shiphra...

Creating pharmacists of tomorrow

St. Joseph’s Health Care London has launched a unique residency program for pharmacists focused on outpatient chronic disease management. As the complexity of chronic diseases...

ChatGPT scores nearly 50 per cent on board certification practice test for ophthalmology

A study of ChatGPT found the artificial intelligence tool answered less than half of the test questions correctly from a study resource commonly used...

Niagara Health hosts first simulated emergency with new interactive ‘SimMom’

Obstetrical emergencies are rare, but when they happen nothing is more important than a team of highly trained and skilled nurses and physicians. On Wednesday,...

Program trains high school students in heart surgery

A new pilot program at St. Michael’s Hospital provides mentorship to high school students from communities that are under-represented in the field of cardiac...

Buddy system for clinical learners represents a win-win

What contributes to an enriched learner experience at UHN? When Lisa McQueen, a speech-language pathologist (SLP) in Toronto Rehab’s Brain Rehab Program, posed that question...

AI-powered pain assessment solution launches in North America

Two senior care facilities in Canada are the first long-term care facilities in North America to adopt technology that uses artificial intelligence (AI) technology...

Inspiration to create agricultural program for people living with dementia came from family experience

Rebekah Churchyard’s grandfather was diagnosed with dementia at age 63. A former Christmas tree farmer, he found himself with little to do and increasingly...

Surgical remote patient monitoring program results in lower ED visits and readmissions

The goal to advance patient-centered care and optimize operational efficiencies by leveraging digital health solutions is experiencing a rapid uptake. Sault Area Hospital (SAH) recently...