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December 11 |
Study finds online tool helps patients demystify the ‘Pandora’s box’ of genomic sequencing
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December 10 |
Nearly all national essential medicines lists include withdrawn medicines: study
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December 6 |
Cannabis dependence and abuse nearly doubled risk of heart attack post-surgery
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December 5 |
Introducing the Green Zone: More efficient emergency care
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December 4 |
Research uncovers why some diabetes medications positively impact heart health
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December 2 |
Ophthalmology services come together under a brand new space inside St. Michael’s Hospital
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November 22 |
Angels Den’s awards $500,000 to St. Michael’s researchers to support medical innovations
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November 22 |
St. Michael’s research contributes to multinational trial published in New England Journal of Medicine
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November 20 |
C-UHS becomes MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions
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November 20 |
Research examines role of signaling pathways in cancers like glioblastoma
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November 18 |
Screening for intimate partner violence: researchers and clinicians collaborate to build two apps
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November 15 |
Tracking global health improvements with new low-cost and reproducible method
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November 7 |
The ethical and legal principles of navigating electronic patient portals
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November 6 |
The “legendary voice of St. Michael’s” signs off
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November 5 |
Examining rates of childhood mortality due to disease in India
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October 31 |
Individuals living in less walkable neighbourhoods up to 33 per cent more likely to have long-term cardiovascular risks: study
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October 29 |
Same results with half the finger pricks?
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October 25 |
Scientists uncover the process behind protein mutations that impact gut health, Crohn’s Disease and inflammatory bowel disease
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October 23 |
Female scientists significantly less likely to be awarded federally funded research grants compared with male scientists
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October 23 |
Using reinfections as a measurement tool to control epidemics
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October 22 |
Meet Muhammad Mamdani: Unity Health Toronto’s first vice-president of Data Science and Advanced Analytics
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October 22 |
A cancer-screening approach for patients, designed by patients
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October 18 |
Ontario saw a rapid increase in naloxone distribution after kits became available at pharmacies, reaching almost 68,000 people in two years: study
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October 18 |
Communication, collaboration and cohesion
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October 17 |
St. Michael’s Family Health Team wins award for unique approach to patient engagement
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October 16 |
Brains of university-level concussed athletes were physiologically different over one year post-injury: study
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October 15 |
Outdoor activities, massage may be more effective in some cases than medication to treat aggression and agitation in patients with dementia, study suggests
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October 11 |
Forty per cent of people did not visit a family doctor after being released from prison, finds study analyzing 2010 Ontario data
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October 11 |
Consistent cuddling in hospital helped infants withdrawing from opioid exposure
go home sooner: first-of-its-kind study
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October 9 |
‘So grateful to potentially save a life’
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October 7 |
Distributing essential medicines for free resulted in a 44 per cent increase in adherence, some improved health outcomes: study
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October 4 |
Unity Health Toronto not impacted by recent food recall
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October 2 |
Female surgeons in Ontario earn 24 per cent less per hour while operating compared to male surgeons: study
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October 3 |
Clinical ethics: Navigating a bumpy road towards the right path
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October 1 |
Our Shared Values Awards recipients shine brightly
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September 27 |
An immersive experience for Keenan trainees
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September 25 |
resusTO: Not your typical medical conference
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September 24 |
Older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease found to be more likely to use synthetic cannabinoids, raising safety concerns: new study
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September 20 |
A common sense solution to a common problem — Reducing neonatal stress with eye masks following dilated retinal examination
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September 19 |
Understanding the trends in lower-extremity amputations for diabetes and peripheral artery disease
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September 18 |
Father who donated kidney to son turns 102
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September 17 |
Study finds certain drugs used to treat eye diseases excreted into breast milk, posing potential risks for infant development
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September 16 |
Dr. Andreas Laupacis takes on role of editor-in-chief of Canadian Medical Association Journal
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September 6 |
Mock Code Orange: A lesson in emergency preparedness
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September 5 |
Hitting the right note with medical learners
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September 4 |
First protocol developed to ensure the management of massive hemorrhage in Ontario is standardized across all hospitals
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September 4 |
Canadian and U.S. surgical patients filled opioid prescriptions at a rate nearly seven times higher than Swedish patients: study
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September 3 |
Diabetes medication shows potential to reduce heart disease
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August 30 |
Words matter: The use of ‘vulnerable’ in health care and public health
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August 23 |
New study will evaluate HIV self-testing for the first time in Canada
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August 22 |
New Keenan Research Centre scientist seeks to uncover causes of MS: the disease that changed her childhood
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August 21 |
Treating inflammation with inflammation: Keenan research examines new approach to treating autoimmune disease
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August 20 |
An unexpected chapter in a love story: one couple’s kidney transplant experience
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August 16 |
First-of-its-kind study highlights incidences and causes of pediatric hot car deaths in Canada
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August 15 |
Patients not uncomfortable disclosing race and ethnicity on clinic forms but
questionnaires can lack clarity, appropriate options: St. Michael’s Hospital study
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August 15 |
New program to reduce unnecessary blood-sugar tests already seeing ‘significant’ results
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August 14 |
Paper finds early-career female family physicians experience unique obstacles to professional and academic success, work-life integration and wellness
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August 14 |
Eight researchers at MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions receive more than $18 million in federal funding
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August 1 |
How to remain hydrated and healthy in the summertime
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July 31 |
Understanding the body’s ‘first responders’ to infection on a basic science level
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July 30 |
‘Life is not a dress rehearsal’
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July 29 |
Study finds women with history of preeclampsia have heightened risk of premature cardiovascular disease
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July 26 |
Helping patients get back on their feet
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July 25 |
Upcoming Shuter Wing demolition paves way for expanded Emergency Department
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July 24 |
‘Suicide doesn’t affect just one person, it affects communities and generations’
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July 23 |
Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital call for a new approach to solving the opioid crisis
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July 18 |
Construction begins on St. Michael’s satellite dialysis clinic in Thorncliffe
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July 18 |
Urban Angel Golf tournament raises more than $1 million for 13th straight year
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July 17 |
Discovery that patients with end-stage kidney disease on hemodialysis are at high risk for allergic reaction to a common antiseptic leads to change in hospital policy at St. Michael’s, UHN
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July 16 |
‘If someone is not provided the opportunity to exercise their capability, it’s an inequality’
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July 15 |
Understanding the risks for sudden cardiac arrest among athletes — but not overstating them
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July 12 |
Illuminating the experiences of young adults with Type 1 diabetes
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July 12 |
St. Michael’s receives 12 CIHR project grants
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July 10 |
Inclusivity, advocacy to address social determinants of health appeals to Dr. Ceinwen Pope, co-chief resident for Family Medicine
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July 10 |
Building relationships and trust with people help inspire Dr. Dan Cojocaru, co-chief resident for Family Medicine
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July 10 |
Alignment of personal and organizational values important to Dr. Danielle Buell, chief medical resident at St. Michael’s
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July 10 |
Study identifies new potential target in glioblastoma
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July 4 |
The fight against tuberculosis: researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital identify best practices for the use of antibiotics
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June 28 |
Revolutionizing kidney transplantation
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June 27 |
Project Breathe: Promoting sustainable mental wellness for residents through virtual reality
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June 27 |
How the environment affects our health: study examines impact of traffic-related air pollution in walkable neighbourhoods
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June 25 |
First-of-its kind study examines use of health services by newcomers to Ontario with intellectual and developmental disabilities
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June 24 |
Three Wishes honours lives of ICU patients
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June 18 |
Providing comfort to patients through prayer shawls and teddy bears
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June 17 |
Report analyzes 1,337 opioid-related deaths in Ontario from July 2017 - June 2018
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June 14 |
Three St. Michael’s scientists awarded prestigious Canada Research Chairs
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June 12 |
Work of St. Michael’s researchers cited in report as “a starting point” for federal government to implement pharmacare
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June 12 |
‘Everything is easier’: Life one year after same-day hip surgery
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June 7 |
Can we make #MMIWG the next #MeToo?
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June 6 |
St. Michael’s neurosurgeon helps lawyer make remarkable recovery after traumatic brain injury
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June 3 |
Study looks at whether greater care might be needed in selecting essential medicines
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May 31 |
Meet Lina Elfaki, an advocate for diversity in STEMM
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May 31 |
Potential concussions in elite soccer are not assessed according to international expert recommendations: study
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May 30 |
Integrating technology and the patient voice in MS care
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May 28 |
‘A chance to live again’: one patient’s journey to transplant
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May 23 |
Identifying red flags early and providing resources
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May 23 |
Respecting patients’ time
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May 22 |
Early mobilization can be replicated and benefit patients across different clinical units, study suggests
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May 16 |
New study explores repeat ED visits for adults with developmental disabilities and psychiatric disorders
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May 15 |
Three research teams at St. Michael’s to receive federal funding to address the opioid crisis
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May 15 |
What does ‘Five Feet Apart’ get right and wrong about cystic fibrosis?
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May 14 |
New workshop series aims to improve the hospital experience
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May 13 |
Legacy Tea event honours trauma survivors and care providers
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May 9 |
Migration pathways and HIV: Studying prevalence of the disease amongst refugee and non-refugee immigrant mothers in Canada
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May 6 |
Soy protein lowers cholesterol, study suggests
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April 29 |
Shifting how we think about simulation
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April 23 |
APOE gene impacts sleep depending on gender and severity of Alzheimer’s
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April 17 |
Three projects led by St. Michael’s researchers awarded Collaborative Health Research Project funding
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April 11 |
Hallway Talks with Tim: Kidney Transplant Program and BeADonor Month
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April 10 |
Eliminating barriers, enhancing equity and access in health care by virtually connecting patients and providers
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April 9 |
Recently-implemented program reduces fentanyl patch dispensing but doesn’t improve outcomes, study finds
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April 8 |
Medical Imaging leading a new way of developing student and resident learners
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April 4 |
‘I had nothing to lose’: St. Michael’s patient reflects on 42 years with kidney transplant
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March 29 |
Making the learning curve less steep: Unique partnership unites students and staff to innovate
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March 28 |
Liquid meal replacements contributed to greater weight loss than low-calorie diets, according to meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials involving overweight diabetes patients
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March 26 |
‘The Gift’
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March 22 |
New technique allows researchers to perform more targeted imaging
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March 21 |
IRON MOM: How an app is helping women have the healthiest pregnancy possible
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March 20 |
Review of osteoporosis clinical practice guidelines finds majority lack patient values
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March 18 |
Telemedicine... what the heck is it and how do I get started?
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March 15 |
Study explores how client evaluation demonstrated strengths of Urgent Care Program
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March 13 |
Majority of 200,000 deaths in children aged 5 to 14 in India, China, Brazil and Mexico are preventable, study suggests
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March 8 |
A ‘one-size-fits-all’ approach to genetic testing is not appropriate, study suggests
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March 5 |
Novel index of sleep and wakefulness may help physicians decide when to remove critically ill patients from breathing machines
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March 4 |
Dispensing Naloxone in St. Michael’s Emergency Department is being received positively by patients and families
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February 28 |
Research is imagining a world where painkillers are designed to keep people safe while alleviating discomfort: Looking at opioid overdose and respiratory depression
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February 26 |
Study examines continuum of HIV care in Toronto
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February 25 |
Offering more options for transplant: One man’s successful transplant journey made possible by the only hospital in Canada to offer a rare procedure
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February 21 |
Study suggests a gender gap in federal funding to scientists
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February 20 |
Understanding the practice and impact of psychology
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February 19 |
‘From bedside to bench to bedside’: basic science research and collaboration leads to company that will fight fibrosis
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February 14 |
Electronic tool has potential to improve asthma care, study finds
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February 13 |
Study suggests foods like oats, barley and fibre supplements may contribute to management of diabetes
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February 11 |
Lancet article by St. Michael’s researchers calls for more thoughtful approach to gender equity than individual-focused interventions
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February 8 |
St. Michael’s Hospital scientists use art to portray how poverty affects people’s health
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February 7 |
Study shows opioid guidelines unintentionally cause experiences of stigma and loss of autonomy amongst those who take opioids
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February 6 |
Urban health training: Unique course offers new perspective
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January 31 |
Fighting fibrosis – ‘an underestimated killer’ – through discovery science
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January 31 |
’Nothing more meaningful that we can give’: a mom donates her kidney to her son
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January 30 |
New study points to gaps in asthma care across Ontario
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January 29 |
St. Michael’s receives nine CIHR project grants
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January 25 |
Understanding Health Canada’s newest food guide: a Q&A with our registered dietitians
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January 24 |
Tour Dr. Andrew Advani’s lab
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January 23 |
Patients who identify as transgender less likely to be screened for cancer, study finds
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January 22 |
Review explores best practices for supporting youth with gender dysphoria
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January 22 |
Half a century of success for the Kidney Transplant Program
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January 21 |
Patients are open to being asked about sexual orientation and gender identity, study suggests
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January 18 |
Gaps in cancer screening and diagnosis exist for immigrant women across Canada, study suggests
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January 17 |
Study explores dangerous increase in patients mixing opioids, benzodiazepines or Z-drugs
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January 4 |
Best Practice Spotlight Organization: Quality improvement as a culture
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January 2 |
New glucose meters going network-wide
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