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December 29	Dr. Andrew Advani receives one of first Novo Nordisk Diabetes Innovation Award
December 29	Study finds most paramedics are victims of abuse in the workplace
December 20	Research suggests some patients get unnecessary pre-surgery exams, others not enough
December 20	Breast cancer and heart disease may have common roots: Study
December 8	Striking levels of poverty, illness found in Aboriginal People living in urban areas: study
December 5	Online health library new option for patients to learn about health
December 1	Growing need for HIV/AIDS care in Toronto: Report
November 29	New wing will transform patient care at St. Michael’s Hospital
November 25	By following three simple steps, anybody can save a life
November 24	St. Michael’s Diabetes Clinic promotes foot care awareness
November 22	St. Michael's researcher Janet Smylie to receive Aboriginal Achievement Award
November 7	St. Michael’s Hospital receives Gates Foundation Grand Challenges Explorations funding
November 4	Final stage clinical trial shows significantly improved lung function in some CF patients
November 3	People with dementia less likely to return home after stroke: study
November 1	Research into unexplained miscarriages could impact heart and stroke treatment
October 28	St. Michael’s Hospital opens state-of-the-art simulation centre
October 27	Study: Poorer countries, countries that spend little on health-care have worse outcomes for stroke patients
October 19	Most breast cancer patients do not have reconstruction surgery. St. Michael’s researcher to find out why with Breast Cancer Foundation award
October 18	Opening of world-class research and education institute at St. Michael’s Hospital promotes the discovery, sharing and application of knowledge
October 13	Darren Yuen awarded transplant postdoctoral fellowship
October 13	Researchers find first physical evidence that bilingualism delays onset of Alzheimer’s symptoms
October 11	Researchers at St. Michael’s Hospital track number of doctors disciplined and why
October 7	St. Michael's Hospital and Ryerson University expand partnership to create innovative training model
October 6	New oral drug found to reduce relapses in multiple sclerosis patients
October 4	More than 1 in 10 immigrant women develop gestational diabetes
October 3	St. Michael’s researchers discover new enzyme function for anemia
October 3	St. Michael’s Dr. Martin Schreiber wins award for teaching excellence
October 3	Review of studies finds more vein blockages in people with MS - Researchers say results were inconsistent and more studies needed
September 26	Two St. Michael's researchers nab Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships
September 22	Study finds Toronto residents want community organizations to deliver programs close to home, at convenient times and locations, and with stable funding
September 19	Researcher examines how NHL concussions occur, when and to whom
September 9	St. Michael’s first in North America to use blood-cleaning procedure for kidney transplant
September 8	How realistic is the plot of the movie Contagion about the global spread of a deadly virus?
August 29	St. Michael’s echocardiology lab awarded international seal of approval
August 24	Study: 85 per cent of homeless people have chronic health conditions
August 24	Prescription painkiller deaths continue to rise
August 23	Stay in ICU means fewer patients likely to renew prescriptions after discharge
August 23	No need to nag: study finds doctors’ nutrition advice hits home early
August 18	Study raises doubts about value of heart ultrasound before elective surgery
August 18	Four from SMH Awarded Ontario Early Researcher Awards
August 16	Most diving accidents preventable, says St. Michael’s neurosurgeon
August 8	Behind every patient is a person with a story
July 29	Survey: Ontarians expect better access to trauma centres for serious injuries
July 21	Chronic pain in homeless people not managed well: Study
July 12	A “nutty” solution to Type 2 diabetes management
July 11	New study highlights what works in osteoporosis treatment
June 28	St. Michael’s first hospital in Toronto performing minimally invasive colorectal procedure
June 27	Chemical produced in pancreas prevented and reversed diabetes in mice
June 27	Pandemic researchers from around the world meeting in Toronto
June 22	Researchers suggest new way of looking at what causes sepsis
June 21	New evidence of the benefits of home dialysis for kidney patients
June 20	New study finds significant increase in patient survival when a defibrillator is used less than 10 seconds after a pause in CPR
June 8	Subodh Verma named Male Professional of the Year by Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce
June 8	St. Michael's chief administrative officer wins national mentorship award
June 3	St. Michael’s launches Patient Declaration
June 3	Not all hospitals provide equal quality care for young and old, study finds
June 1	1 in 4 new HIV infections in Ontario are among women: study program
May 31	St. Michael's at Doors Open a huge success
May 31	Study finds 10 times higher incarceration rate for female prisoners who do not take part in post-release drug treatment program
May 31	Private weight-loss surgery clinics shedding quality patient care
May 26	Folic acid given to mother rats protects offspring from colon cancer
May 24	No health card means no family doctor for many homeless people
May 20	St. Michael’s Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute selected for Doors Open Toronto
May 16	St. Michael’s mourns the loss of former board member and donor Wallace McCain
May 10	Less than ½ of patients with MS continually adhere to drug therapies for treatment: study
May 10	Executive Director of St. Michael’s Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute receives prestigious health services award
May 9	Nursing excellence the key to quality patient care
May 8	St. Michael’s Hospital kicks off Nursing Week by announcing chair in nursing
May 5	Even low-level shocks to the head can cause concussions, new research shows
May 5	St. Michael’s Hospital celebrates new research and education facilities
April 28	New immigrants less likely to have premature babies in the first five years in Canada: study
April 28	St. Michael’s researcher named one of Canada’s Top 40 Under 40™
April 27	Social media can alter research priorities, according to paper in Nature
April 27	Study explains higher risk of death for patients on hemodialysis vs. home-based dialysis
April 19	St. Michael’s achieves nation-wide first in reaching major electronic patient record milestone
April 13	St. Michael’s Hospital recognized by IT industry for moving toward electronic patient records
April 13	St. Michael's Releases New Strategic Plan (2011-2014): Quality Care Through Knowledge
April 11	Blood protein levels may predict risk of a cardiovascular event: study
April 8	Video games effective treatment for stroke patients: study
April 7	CFI awards $1.2 million to two St. Michael's scientists
April 5	Pioneering midwife awarded Casey Award
April 4	Canadian artists and celebrities come together in support of Creative Works Studio
March 28	St. Michael's Hospital named one of 40 Best Employers for New Canadians
March 17	McCain gives $5 million to St. Michael’s Hospital for therapeutic endoscopy
March 17	Studies on heart disease and stroke prevention overlook ethnic groups: study
March 15	Brain injuries rise sharply in minor hockey after bodychecking rules relaxed: study
March 14	Painkiller prescribing varies dramatically among family physicians: study
March 8	Study: Homeless patients cost $2,500 more than the average patient for each hospital stay
March 7	Universal screening programs can uncover abuse, study finds
March 4	Don’t have a cow: Try Meatless Monday during Nutrition Month
March 3	Men in low income neighbourhoods drink more than women: study
February 25	St. Michael's goes to the Oscars® – Part 3
February 24	St. Michael's goes to the Oscars® – Part 2
February 23	St. Michael's goes to the Oscars® – Part 1
February 22	Study links long-term use of osteoporosis drugs to unusual fractures
February 18	Urban Angel Returns to the Philippines
February 16	Death rate from tuberculosis in homeless alarmingly high: study
February 11	Offspring of female rats given folic acid supplements develop more breast cancer: study
February 10	New online tool predicts probability of death from stroke
February 10	Coastal Canadians living in high-risk neighbourhoods in poorer health: Study
February 2	Cervical cancer screening low amongst immigrant women
January 27	New parking service celebrates grand opening
January 27	Chances of Surviving Cardiac Arrest Higher in Public Places: Study
January 26	Zebrafish increasingly popular among researchers
January 19	Health care systems not using best evidence in decision making: research paper
January 14	Home Dialysis Effective for Kidney Patients After Transplant Fails: Study
January 11	Orthopedic clinics urged to screen for domestic abuse: study
January 7	Liver disease a possible predictor of stroke: study
January 6	Lab quality leader mentors Africans