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Toronto Homeless Report Barriers to Health Care

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Even with publicly funded universal health care, one in six homeless people say they had unmet health care needs]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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Doctors Can Influence When Parents Wean Children From Bottle, Study Finds

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Prolonged bottle-feeding is linked to tooth decay, obesity and iron deficiency, and once children turn two, they don’t want to give it up]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jul 2010 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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Majority of Ontarians suffering from rheumatoid arthritis not receiving the speciality care they need

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Three St. Michael’s employees invited to reception for the Queen

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Nurse and two doctors honoured for annual mission to provide eye care and surgery to financially disadvantaged people in the Philippines]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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Canadians Track Infectious Disease Threats at World Cup

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Researchers track airplane travel, media reports to provide real-time analyses on potential threats to mass gatherings]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2010 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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St. Michael’s surgeon named one of Canada’s Top 40 under 40

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		    	  <pubDate>Mon, 07 Jun 2010 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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Toronto High School Students Lack CPR Training

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Many students graduate without this life-saving skill, which may help explain Toronto’s low survival rate in cardiac arrest]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 25 May 2010 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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Are Canadians Too Busy to Participate in Medical Research?

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Prominent researcher at St. Michael’s unable to get volunteers to test new diets for diabetics]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 19 May 2010 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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MPP recognizes St. Michael’s physician for work to save lives

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Member’s statement acknowledges Dr. Laurie Morrison for world-first research on cardiac arrest and push to make defibrillators mandatory in public places]]></description>
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Over half of women in abusive relationships still saw their male partners as dependable

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[New study based on women’s self-reports suggests a subtype of men — categorized as “Dependable yet abusive” — is most common]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Apr 2010 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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Minority women least likely to gain access to a doctor, study says	

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Researchers find Ontario’s South and West Asian or Arab women report most difficulty in finding a doctor and getting an appointment]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 09:05:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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Canadian research team awarded international grant for work on Indigenous Peoples health 		

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[St. Michael’s researchers part of international team to study health literacy among Indigenous people living with cardiovascular disease]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Wii games help stroke patients regain lost mobility		

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		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Canadian researchers study mass gatherings and risks of infectious disease threats	

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Real-time observation of disease threats could enhance planning and response for major events such as the Olympics]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Helmets must be part of skiing and snowboarding culture, doctors urge

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Too many skiers, snowboarders and resorts are putting fashion before safety]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Chocolate lovers could be lowering their risk of stroke: study

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Preliminary data shows possible health benefits of eating chocolate]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Risk of stroke lower for recent Ontario immigrants: study		

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Thirty per cent lower risk of premature acute stroke for new arrivals]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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More than 50% of injury-related deaths in rural Ontario occur before patients reach hospital 		

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Even when seriously injured people make it to hospital, the risk is high that they will die in the Emergency Department]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Toronto’s entertainment district “hot-spot” for violence-related injuries in early morning hours 		

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Unique study used ambulance dispatch data to learn more about where and when most assault-related injuries happened in Canada’s largest city]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Costs of blood glucose test strips to top $500 million in Ontario by 2013 		

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		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Study finds gender gap persists in cardiac care 		

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		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 09 Dec 2009 09:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Deaths related to narcotic pain relievers have doubled since 1991: study 		

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Introduction of OxyContin linked to a five-fold increase in deaths]]></description>
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Coverage of inexpensive drugs may increase length and quality of life after heart attack 		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Many who must pay out-of-pocket for life-saving drug regimen are not filling their prescriptions, researchers say]]></description>
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		Physiological “Fixes” Like Mechanical Ventilation for Patients with Lung Damage Don’t Always Work as Planned
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Toronto MD’s editorial in current issue of JAMA calls for a new approach to “physiological-based” research]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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		Canadian Researchers Mobilizing Global Resources to Test New Treatments for Severe H1N1 Infection
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Quick “bench-to-bedside” clinical trial would enroll 1,400 influenza patients to test corticosteroids and statins as potential treatments]]></description>
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Less than one in three Toronto bystanders who witness a cardiac arrest try to help: study		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Unregistered defibrillators mean 911 dispatchers are unaware and devices are not used.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:01:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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People living in shelters, low-cost hotels and rooming houses die more often and sooner than even the poorest Canadians		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Health status of 15,000 homeless or marginally-housed people tracked over an 11-year period.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 09:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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Canadian scientists link fat hormone to death from potentially deadly blood infection		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Adiponectin found in body fat may hold the key to preventing and treating sepsis.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 09:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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New immigrants more likely to be homeless due to economic factors rather than health issues: study		
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		    	  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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New mathematical model more accurately diagnoses acute heart failure in emergency rooms
		
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		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 09:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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Researchers Discover Novel Circulation in Human Eye, New Glaucoma Treatment Target
		
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Less than 50% of men and women with depression see a doctor for treatment
		
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Acute kidney injury patients more likely to need dialysis within five years
		
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Less than 50% of women with abnormal paps receive follow-up care: study
		
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Scientific system accurately predicts spread of H1N1: study
		
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Study Finds New Approach to Treating Heart Attacks Reduces Risk of Life-Threatening Complications
		
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Ontario women live longer but don’t prosper: study
		
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Management strategies for high risk stroke patients poor in a majority of cases: study
		
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		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:01:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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New research suggests plant-based low carbohydrate diet may control weight, improve blood sugar levels and lower cholesterol
		
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Minor league hockey players unable to identify concussion symptoms, study says
		
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Newborns of South Asian and East Asian descent misclassified as underweight at birth: study
		
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First of its kind study identifies risk factors for lower respiratory tract infection in Inuit children
		
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Prostate enlargement drug increases risk of adverse events for patients after cataract surgery: study
		
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Immigrant women may be at higher risk of having a baby with a birth defect: new research from St. Michael’s Hospital
		
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St. Michael’s Hospital named one of 20 Best Employers for New Canadians
		
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Indigenous Children’s Health Report Highlights Disparities in Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand
		
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St. Michael’s Hospital appoints Dr. Robert Howard as President and CEO
		
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Fish health claims may cause more environmental harm than good: UBC-
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Health Minister Deb Matthews praised St. Michael’s Hospital during a visit on Thursday for reducing emergency room wait times by 16.7 hours (61 per cent) for patients who require complex medical care or admission to hospital.]]></description>
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		Toronto homeless report barriers to health care
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		Doctors can influence when parents wean children from bottle: study
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Family doctors and pediatricians can influence when parents wean their children from the bottle, thereby helping to reduce tooth decay, obesity and iron deficiency, according to a new study by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital and The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids).]]></description>
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Nearly 60 per cent of Ontarians with rheumatoid arthritis — an autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation of the joints — were not seen by a specialist within a one year period to treat the debilitating disease, according to a new study.]]></description>
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		St. Michael’s volunteer efforts honoured at Callwood awards
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Two volunteer programs founded by members of the St. Michael’s community were among 18 recipients of the June Callwood Outstanding Achievement Award for Voluntarism.]]></description>
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		St. Michael’s researcher receives inaugural national award
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[St. Michael’s Dr. Andreas Laupacis, executive director of the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, has been honoured with a prestigious national award for his work in assessing drugs, health technologies and systems that will improve health outcomes for Canadians.]]></description>
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		St. Michael’s physiotherapist answers Haiti call for help
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Julie Hard has put her life on hold for a trip of a lifetime. She is currently working as a physiotherapist for charity cbm Canada in Haiti, helping those who have survived the January 12 earthquake.]]></description>
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		Over half of women in abusive relationships still see good in male partners: study
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[A new study by researchers at St. Michael’s and Adelphi University in Garden City, New York suggests that many who live with chronic psychological abuse still see certain positive traits in their abusers — such as dependability and being affectionate — which may partly explain why they stay.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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		Finding a doctor difficult for minority women: study
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[One in three South Asian, West Asian or Arab women — one of the fastest growing segments of Canada’s population — say they have trouble accessing a doctor to address an urgent health concern or to monitor health problems.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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		            <category>Indigenous Children’s Health Report</category><category>janet smylie</category><category>Sanjeev Sridharan</category><category>Nancy Cooper</category><category>Marcia Anderson</category>		    	  
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			Canadian team awarded international grant for Indigenous Peoples health research

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Researchers at St. Michael’s in Toronto are part of an international team of researchers recently awarded a multi-million dollar grant for their work in cardiovascular disease among Indigenous people in Canada, Australia and New Zealand.  The Canadian team will receive $742,000 in funding for its part of the project from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and International Collaborative Indigenous Health Research Partnerships (ICIHRP).]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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St. Michael's leadership role helping skilled immigrants honoured		

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		    	  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 09:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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St. Michael's - Inspired Care. Inspiring Science.		

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		    	  <pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:02:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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Diabetes medical director on the ground for Haitian relief 
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		    	  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Hyland shares insights with Parker on new Physician-in-chief role

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		    	  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Career Bridge opens doors to new Canadians

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		    	  <pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Wii games help stroke patients regain lost mobility		

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		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Canadian researchers study mass gatherings and risks of infectious disease threats

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		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Helmets must be part of skiing and snowboarding culture, doctors urge

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		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Chocolate lovers could be lowering their risk of stroke: study

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		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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Risk of stroke lower for recent Ontario immigrants: study		

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Thirty per cent lower risk of premature acute stroke for new arrivals]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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More than 50% of injury-related deaths in rural Ontario occur before patients reach hospital 		

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Even when seriously injured people make it to hospital, the risk is high that they will die in the Emergency Department]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 09:02:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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		            <category>blood glucose test strips</category><category>type 2 diabetes test</category><category>blood glucose self monitoring</category>		    	  
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			Dr. Thomas Parker brings heart to new role as Physician in Chief

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[A cardiologist who has dedicated his career to improving the lives of patients through exemplary care and research has been named Physician in Chief, St. Michael’s Hospital, following a North American-wide search.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 06 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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			Gender gap exists in cardiac care: study

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Differences remain in the quality of cardiac care between men and women in Ontario, according to a new study by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES).]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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			Ontario deaths from opioid use rising: study

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Deaths related to opioid use in Ontario doubled in a period from 13.7 deaths per million in 1991 to 27.2 deaths per million in 2004, according to a study led by physicians at St. Michael’s Hospital and the Institute for Clinical Evaluate Sciences (ICES) in Toronto.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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			St. Michael’s celebrates innovation award wins

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[St. Michael’s Hospital recently garnered two Provincial awards honoring our groundbreaking programs – the only institution in the province to do so.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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			Partnership aims to improve urban healthcare in Ontario

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[St. Michael’s Hospital has partnered with Ryerson University and George Brown College to help define the future of urban healthcare.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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			Novel circulation in eye could lead to new glaucoma treatments: study

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital, Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and the University of Toronto have discovered a previously unidentified circulation within the Human eye, which may bring new insights into glaucoma treatment, a leading cause of irreversible blindness.]]></description>
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			Alzheimer's drug puts patients at increased risk of abnormally slow heart rate: study

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[According to a new study by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital and Ontario’s Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, patients who initiated cholinesterase inhibitor therapy, generally prescribed for Alzheimer or dementia treatments, are at increased risk for hospitalization for a serious condition called Bradycardia.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Less than 50 percent see doctor to treat depression: study

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Less than half of men and women in Ontario who may be suffering from depression see a doctor to treat their condition, according to a new study by researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES).]]></description>
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			Acute kidney injury patients more likely to need dialysis within five years: study

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Patients who sustain injury to their kidneys and require in-hospital dialysis are three times more likely to need long-term dialysis later in life compared to those without a history of this condition, says a new study from St. Michael’s Hospital.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Many women not receiving cancer follow-up care: study

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Less than half of women in Ontario who have abnormal Pap tests are receiving the recommended follow-up care that could save their lives, according to a new women’s health study led by St. Michael’s Hospital researcher Dr. Arlene Bierman.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Angioplasty within 6 hours of clot-busting drugs cuts complications, study

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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Transferring heart attack patients to hospitals that do angioplasty within six hours of receiving clot-busting drugs reduces complications like repeat heart attacks, according to a new study from the Hospital.]]></description>
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			Family stress combined with pollution increases asthma risk: study
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Children from stressful homes may be more susceptible to developing asthma linked to environmental factors such as traffic-related pollution and smoking during pregnancy, according to a new study co-authored by a St. Michael’s Hospital post-doctoral fellow.]]></description>
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			Hospital physician develops system that uses air travel patterns to predict spread of disease
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[St. Michael's Hospital physician Dr. Kamran Khan has developed a new scientific system that predicted the spread of the H1N1 virus earlier this year by analyzing commercial air travel patterns.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Brain injury survivor’s art inspires Hospital
		
	]]></title>
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Ben Sloetjes was like many teens – a creative, athletic, fun-loving, aspiring musician with strong spirit.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Low-income women face greater burden of illness: study
		
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		    	  <link><![CDATA[http://www.stmichaelshospital.com/media/detail.php?source=hospital_news/2009/20090624_hn]]></link>
		    	  <description><![CDATA[Women with less education and lower incomes are more likely to suffer from more chronic illnesses, greater disabilities and shorter life expectancies compared to women in high-income groups, according to a new women’s health study led by St. Michael’s Hospital researcher Dr. Arlene Bierman.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Few patients likely to meet stroke treatment goals: study
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[A majority of stroke patients are unlikely to meet treatment targets to prevent repeat stroke episodes, according to a study led by St. Michael’s Hospital neurologist Dr. Gustavo Saposnik.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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		            <category>stroke treatment</category><category>stroke recovery</category><category>stroke</category>		    	  
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			'Eco-Atkins' Diet May Improve Cholesterol Levels: study
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Doctor and researcher at St. Michael's Hospital, Dr. David A Jenkins, has shown that diet can help control diabetes and factors that can contribute to heart disease.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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		            <category>High cholesterol diets</category><category>Controlling cholesterol</category><category>Cholesterol management</category><category>Low carb diet</category>		    	  
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			Hospital joins elite heart units performing valve replacement
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[St. Michael’s heart and vascular program has joined a select group of facilities in Canada that perform Percutaneous Aortic Valve Replacements (PAVR).]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			More doctors needed to treat disadvantaged: study
		
	]]></title>
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[The province of Ontario’s efforts to improve access to family physicians has been successful, but the people who may need care most are not benefiting, according to a study led by St. Michael’s Hospital’s Dr. Rick Glazier.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Study identifies risks for respiratory infections in Inuit children
		
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		    	  <link><![CDATA[http://www.stmichaelshospital.com/media/detail.php?source=hospital_news/2009/20090601_hn]]></link>
		    	  <description><![CDATA[Inuit children have the highest rate of hospitalization for lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) globally. New research by St. Michael’s Hospital pediatric disease specialist Dr. Anna Banerji showed that lowering risk through an enhanced immunization program could improve child health and lower costs significantly.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Young hockey players unable to identify concussion symptoms: study
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Twenty-five percent of minor league hockey players do not know if an athlete with symptoms of a concussion should continue to play hockey, according to a new study by St. Michael’s Hospital neurosurgeon Dr. Michael Cusimano calling for greater education to prevent long-term head injuries.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Newborns of Asian descent may be misclassified as underweight: study
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Babies of East Asian and South Asian descent are more likely to be misclassified as underweight at birth when compared to their Canadian counterparts, according to a study led by St. Michael’s Hospital physician Dr. Joel Ray.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Prostate enlargement drug increases risk of adverse events for patients after cataract surgery: study
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[A study led by a St. Michael’s Hospital physician has found patients treated with a drug commonly prescribed for an enlarged prostate before cataract surgery are at higher risk of experiencing an adverse event. This can range from requiring injections of antibiotics into the eye to additional surgeries.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Hospital and RNAO partner to advance excellence
in patient care and nursing practice
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[In April 2009, St. Michael’s Hospital
became one of 16 organizations across the
province to become a Registered Nurses Association
of Ontario (RNAO) Best Practice
Spotlight Organization (BPSO) candidate.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Nursing research improves patient care
		
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		    	  <link><![CDATA[http://www.stmichaelshospital.com/media/detail.php?source=hospital_news/2009/20090511_hn]]></link>
		    	  <description><![CDATA[Every 15 minutes an Emergency
nurse is interrupted. How does
this impact care? Nurses June
Tavenor-Brake and Karen
Olivero’s findings are leading to
safer medication practices.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Robert Howard brings expert medical knowledge to new post
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Dr. Bob Howard says when he first started at St. Michael’s Hospital more than 25 years ago as a resident, he was hooked. “I quickly came to love this place because of the people and their willingness to always go the extra mile for patients,” he says. Now, Dr. Howard is the new president and CEO of St. Michael’s, which under his leadership, will continue to grow in clinical excellence, research and education.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			Report shows disparities in Indigenous Children’s health
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[A groundbreaking study led by St. Michael’s Hospital’s Dr. Janet Smylie shows that Indigenous children in Canada, the United States, Australia and New Zealand experience higher rates of infant mortality, child injury, and many other health ailments compared to non-Indigenous children.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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		            <category>Best Employers</category>		    	  
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			Increased fish consumption may cause more harm than good: study
		
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		    	  <link><![CDATA[http://www.stmichaelshospital.com/media/detail.php?source=hospital_news/2009/20090408_hn]]></link>
		    	  <description><![CDATA[New research led by Dr. David Jenkins of St. Michael’s Hospital questions the health benefits of eating fish, especially in light of the depletion of worldwide fish stocks.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			St. Michael’s Hospital named one of nation’s Best Employers for New Canadians
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[For the second consecutive year, St. Michael’s Hospital was honoured with a prestigious national award for reducing barriers for new Canadians making the transition to work life in Canada.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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			March 12 is World Glaucoma Day
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[Don't leave your vision to chance!]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
		
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		            <category>Glaucoma</category><category>Gupta</category>		    	  
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			Urban moods and urban myths
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[In this year’s first instalment of the Centre for Research on Inner City Health’s (CRICH) Café Scientifique series, the discussion addressed the issue of why neighbourhoods matter for our mental well-being.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 11:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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		            <category>Colon cancer</category><category>Colorectal cancer</category><category>Dr. Nancy Baxter</category>		    	  
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			Hospital cardiologist weighs in on food price inconsistencies
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[A St. Michael’s hospital cardiologist warns that healthy eating may be out of reach for many Canadians because of significant price differences across the country.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2009 11:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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		            <category>Colon cancer</category><category>Colorectal cancer</category><category>Dr. Nancy Baxter</category>		    	  
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			Hospital signs agreement to develop medical research program with Saudi Arabian University
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[St. Michael’s Hospital entered into a landmark agreement recently with King Saud University that will provide collaborative research opportunities to help speed the transfer of medical discoveries from the laboratory bench to patient bedsides.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 14:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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		            <category>Colon cancer</category><category>Colorectal cancer</category><category>Dr. Nancy Baxter</category>		    	  
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			CRICH director honoured
		
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		    	  <description><![CDATA[A scientist and professor with St. Michael’s Hospital’s Centre for Research on Inner City Health (CRICH) was recently honoured with a prestigious health research award.]]></description>
		    	  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2009 11:53:00 -0500</pubDate>
		
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		            <category>Colon cancer</category><category>Colorectal cancer</category><category>Dr. Nancy Baxter</category>		    	  
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