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