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December 30 |
St. Michael’s discovers quality improvement through new business system
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December 29 |
Leading NP practice in Ontario: Five minutes with Marnee Wilson
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December 24 |
Paper by Dr. Prabhat Jha is among highest ever scored by the New England Journal of Medicine, according to Altmetric tracking firm
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December 23 |
‘July effect’ does not impact stroke outcomes, according to new study
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December 23 |
Research finds greater risk of premature deaths in neighbourhoods with high concentrations of cheque-cashing places and alcohol outlets
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December 17 |
St. Michael’s trauma survival among top in North America
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December 16 |
Dr. Jenkins named 2014 winner of Bloomberg Manulife Prize
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December 15 |
The holy gift volunteers deliver to patients
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December 11 |
Recognizing elder abuse among our patients
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December 11 |
iBEST will mean WE’re the best
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December 11 |
Critical care researcher, Dr. Arthur Slutsky, named CIHR Health Researcher of the Year
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December 11 |
One in six Ontario adults say they’ve had a traumatic brain injury in their lifetime
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December 9 |
Dr. Lisa Hicks leads American Hematology Society’s second Choosing Wisely list questioning five common tests and treatments
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December 5 |
Q&A with pathologist Dr. Cathy Streutker
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December 4 |
Improving training and efficiency key for new training and simulation room
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December 2 |
Survey shows that high school teachers are impressed with St. Michael’s co-op program
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December 2 |
Keeping up with the pathogens: Dr. Kamran Khan launches social benefit corporation BlueDot to track global spread of infectious diseases, receives venture capital funding from Horizons Ventures
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December 1 |
A STAR is born
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December 1 |
World AIDS Day: Five minutes with Dr. Philip Berger
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November 28 |
Novel treatment for Type 1 diabetes shown to work on human beta cells transplanted into mice
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November 27 |
Canadian-educated doctors more likely to screen for cancer
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November 26 |
Teens with a history of traumatic brain injury are nearly four times more likely to have used crystal meth, study finds
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November 26 |
Nervous system may play bigger role in infections than previously known
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November 26 |
Funny animation, featuring St. Michael’s: Why should I care about quality in health care?
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November 25 |
New heart and lung machine reduces need for blood transfusions during open heart surgery
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November 21 |
The power of an attorney
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November 18 |
Legislation significantly decreased potentially inappropriate drug prescriptions
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November 17 |
Doing things better without adding hours to the day
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November 13 |
Canadians with cystic fibrosis living 20 years longer than they did two decades ago
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November 12 |
St. Michael’s recognized for excellence in simulation-based learning
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November 10 |
Birthweight measurement charts tailored to specific ethnic groups may be better predictor of adverse outcomes, researchers say
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November 5 |
Fighting pneumonia in the TNICU
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November 3 |
St. Michael’s seeking socio-demographic information from its patients to enhance care
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October 29 |
St. Michael’s one of first hospitals in Canada to try 'Choosing Wisely' recommendations
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October 27 |
Antimicrobial Stewardship Program helping to streamline antibiotic use in critically ill patients
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October 23 |
Treating ill health might not be enough to help homeless people get off the streets, according to two-part series in The Lancet
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October 22 |
Volunteer-led initiative helps patients select their daily meals
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October 20 |
Controlling Ebola outbreak in West Africa most effective way to decrease international risk, paper says
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October 20 |
Children who drink non-cow’s milk are twice as likely to have low vitamin D
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October 19 |
St. Michael’s sets new Angel Ball gala record, raising $3.5 million |
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October 16 |
These hands were made for washing
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October 14 |
The key to recovery
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September 8 |
New generation of St. Michael’s physicians launches hospital’s first podcast
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October 6 |
Q&A with Dr. Philip Berger
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October 3 |
Canada urged to do more for eye health as chronic eye disease is on the rise
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October 3 |
Canada’s leading equipment finance company donates $15 million to help build new patient care tower for critically ill patients at St. Michael’s Hospital
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October 1 |
Long-acting insulin is safer, more effective for patients with Type 1 diabetes
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September 30 |
Clinical trial finds virtual ward does not reduce hospital readmissions
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September 30 |
Teenage boys and girls who’ve had a traumatic brain injury show different rates of harmful behaviour, study finds
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September 30 |
Statin drugs safe but ineffective in the treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, research finds
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September 25 |
A new innovative home for coronary care
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September 23 |
From minutes to seconds: New mobile X-ray units are 120x faster
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September 22 |
Involving female offenders in release planning can increase reintegration success
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September 19 |
Premature deaths could be reduced by 40 per cent by 2030, researchers say
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September 19 |
Peter Gilgan donates $30 million to St. Michael’s new patient care tower
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September 18 |
St. Michael’s Titanium Club – membership has its privileges
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September 17 |
New Education strategy and classrooms enhance learning opportunities at St. Michael’s
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September 16 |
Patient-centred care focus of new Longitudinal Integrated Clerkship Pilot
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September 15 |
Implementing new care strategies can cut health care usage among system’s biggest users
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September 12 |
St. Michael’s researchers receive nearly $10 million for brain research
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September 12 |
High-dose opioid prescribing continues to climb
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September 11 |
10 million and counting
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September 8 |
Study examines discrimination among homeless adults in Toronto with mental illness
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September 3 |
Patient and Family Learning Centre gets new home
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September 2 |
Protein in plasma may one day change transfusions
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September 2 |
TIFF program provides creative outlet for mental health inpatients
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August 27 |
A prescription for better stroke care
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August 26 |
Please, have a seat
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August 22 |
Women with severe, chronic health issues are screened for breast cancer less often than healthier women
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August 19 |
Interprovincial academia-industry partnership results in major funding
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August 15 |
St. Michael’s stroke patients benefitting from My Stroke Passport resource guide
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August 13 |
Q&A with Vasuki Paramalingam, organ and tissue donation co-ordinator
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August 8 |
World Organization of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recognizes St. Michael’s centre
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August 7 |
St. Michael’s honours live kidney donor
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August 7 |
Immigrants at lower risk of overdose or death from codeine prescriptions than people born in Canada, study finds
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August 6 |
Respirology and Emergency Department patient feedback wanted
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July 29 |
Palliative home care for the homeless
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August 5 |
Eating more beans, peas, chickpeas and lentils can increase fullness and may help manage weight, study finds
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July 30 |
New studies indicate benefits of eating tree nuts
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July 29 |
Palliative home care for the homeless
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July 28 |
New study aims to make personalized care a standard
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July 25 |
Q & A with Terri Tessama, Marketeria
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July 24 |
Inexpensive drug saves lives and trauma costs
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July 23 |
Inexpensive drug has reduced expensive transfusions for hip replacements
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July 21 |
Definitely a classic
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July 21 |
Traumatic brain injury a health problem with serious impact for people in prisons
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July 18 |
Using text to make CT scans safer
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July 14 |
Testosterone replacement therapy among elderly men has more than tripled
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July 16 |
'The whole hospital was involved'
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July 14 |
Bonuses for doctors do little to improve cancer screening in Ontario
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July 14 |
Babies born in Canada to immigrant mothers have lower risk of cerebral palsy, new study finds
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July 10 |
Urban Aboriginal people face unique health challenges
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July 9 |
Terrence Donnelly named a member of the Order of Canada
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July 8 |
Researchers create 'black box' for use in operating rooms
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July 7 |
St. Michael’s investigators score big
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July 7 |
One out of eight deaths among young adults is related to opioid use: study
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July 4 |
Unblock my heart
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June 30 |
Father’s ethnic background influences birthweight, study finds
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June 27 |
New workshop provides fresh approach to palliative care
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June 26 |
Foreign-trained physicians frustrated at lack of residency positions, “brain waste,” when they move to higher-income countries, new study finds
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June 26 |
Research says TB infection may be underestimated among people taking corticosteroid pills
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June 26 |
Men and women use mental health services differently
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June 25 |
Meeting the end-of-life needs of the homeless and vulnerably housed: Taking palliative care to where patients are
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June 25 |
Aging with HIV and AIDS: A growing social issue
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June 25 |
New research shows link unlikely between insomnia symptoms and high blood pressure
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June 24 |
Federal Health Minister Rona Ambrose visits St. Michael’s
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June 24 |
New MSICU to feature more space for families
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June 19 |
Dr. Mike Evans appointed inaugural Chair in Patient Engagement in Child Nutrition at the University of Toronto
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June 17 |
Barriers to obtaining gene expression profiling tests heightened their perceived value among patients, new study says
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June 14 |
Research suggests benefits of canola oil for people with Type 2 diabetes
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June 5 |
Diabetes care depends on how your doctor is paid
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June 3 |
Dr. Prabhat Jha receives WHO World No Tobacco Day Award
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June 2 |
St. Michael’s clinical trial tests possible HIV prevention drug
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May 29 |
Poker and marketing strategies might help doctors think better
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May 28 |
St. Michael’s and Ryerson hit the road to drive neuroscience research
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May 26 |
New anesthesia machines placing patients at the centre of their care
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May 23 |
Residents reach to infinity and beyond at this year’s Higgins Day
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May 22 |
Low-carb vegan diet may reduce heart disease risk and weight
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May 21 |
Help guide St. Michaels future: Strategic Plan 2015-18
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May 21 |
St. Michael’s Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute part of Doors Open Toronto
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May 21 |
Gambling history is common among homeless people in Toronto, new study
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May 20 |
Reducing residents’ work hours may have unintended consequences; may require longer residency period or move to competency-based training
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May 19 |
St. Michael’s and Ryerson hit the road to drive neuroscience research
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May 19 |
New anesthesia machines placing patients at the centre of their care
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May 15 |
Cancer control conference is a meeting of the minds
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May 15 |
Patients should have a say in setting research priorities, new paper says
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May 15 |
Q&A: Daniel Vaillancourt, triage nurse, Emergency Department
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May 14 |
Most common genetic heart valve abnormality associated with risk of aneurysm
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May 14 |
St. Michael’s nurse helps patients through transitions in care
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May 13 |
The patient will see you now
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May 12 |
Merging two orthopedic inpatient units into one with St. Michael’s 3.0
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May 8 |
Important: TTC road closures around the hospital
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May 7 |
More help for individuals experiencing mental health crises in Toronto
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May 7 |
Knees get no respect
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May 5 |
St. Michael’s is top hospital in Early Researcher Awards
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May 5 |
Few children receive dental care before recommended age of 1 year; new study says those who need care most are least likely to get it
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May 2 |
New findings challenge old notions of cerebral aneurysm development
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May 2 |
Dr. Patricia O’Campo appointed hospital’s first term Chair in Intersectoral Solutions to Urban Health Problems
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May 2 |
St. Michael’s mourns the death of longtime supporter and donor Pat Keenan
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May 1 |
Doctor’s orders: a prescription for income security
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May 1 |
Patient blood management takes patience
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May 1 |
Environmental Services rolls out shift-to-shift communication
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May 1 |
St. Michael’s adds another world first
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April 30 |
Surgeons and health care settings influence type of breast cancer surgery women undergo
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April 28 |
Treat homelessness first, everything else later: study
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April 28 |
Breast cancer patients place huge emphasis on gene expression profiling test when making chemotherapy decisions, but many do not fully understand test
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April 25 |
Study finds almost half of homeless men had traumatic brain injury in their lifetime, vast majority before they lost their homes
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April 24 |
Pregnancy complications may be more common in immigrants from certain regions
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April 21 |
St. Michael’s captures competitive leadership award
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April 17 |
New cardiac arrest research -- adrenaline does little to increase survival
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April 17 |
Canadians support screening newborns for specific genetic conditions, but less enthusiastic about sequencing newborns’ genomes
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April 17 |
Study finds adverse respiratory outcomes for older people with COPD taking benzodiazepines
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April 15 |
Teenagers who have had a concussion also have higher rates of suicide attempts, being bullied and high-risk behavior, study finds
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April 15 |
Dr. Shelley Boyd to open Canada’s first dry age-related macular degeneration clinic at St. Michael’s
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April 15 |
Changes to guidelines for pregnancy drug suggested
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April 7 |
Daily serving of beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils can significantly reduce bad cholesterol
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April 7 |
Neighbourhood planning, ethnic backgrounds play significant roles in Peel’s high diabetes rates
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April 4 |
St. Michael’s KT team asked to help implement WHO maternal guidelines
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April 3 |
New nurses and students benefit from preceptor program
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April 2 |
CIBC Breast Centre benefitting from more structured model of care in its clinic
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April 1 |
Environmental Services first department to raise funds for St. Michael’s 3.0
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March 28 |
Underweight people at as high risk of dying as obese people, new study finds
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March 27 |
Gift shop donation improves comfort for hemodialysis patients
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March 25 |
Strictly limiting hours surgical residents can work has not improved patient safety and may impede their training, study says
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March 25 |
Bariatric surgery: Changing lives by improving health
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March 24 |
The Geoffrey H. Wood Foundation donates $5 million for new respirology unit
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March 21 |
Homeless people who have suffered traumatic brain injury more likely to visit Emergency Department or to be arrested or assaulted, new study finds
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March 14 |
St. Michael's welcomes new Inner City Health program director
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March 11 |
New anesthetic technique improves quality of recovery for women having breast cancer surgery
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March 10 |
St. Michael’s storeys: building hematology 3.0
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March 10 |
Pre-admission facility to get new home
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March 10 |
Brainstorming in Dr. Andrew Baker’s lab
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March 7 |
Parents can spring ahead to help kids with daylight saving time
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March 7 |
After years of improving, rates of youth suicide-related behaviours stopped declining
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March 5 |
A passport to pregnancy
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March 4 |
CAHO celebrates ARTIC at St. Michael’s
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March 3 |
Small steps lead to a faster recovery for colorectal surgery patients
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February 28 |
Q&A: Patricia Daniels, case manager, Catheterization Laboratory
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February 26 |
Toronto researchers adapt World Health Organization tool to measure the health and well-being of the city’s neighbourhoods
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February 26 |
Research shows fructose itself not responsible for increase in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
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February 24 |
St. Michael’s Dr. Samir Gupta part of the team awarded a national network grant for chronic respiratory disease research
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February 21 |
‘Carrot and stick’ approach puts heart patients in control
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February 19 |
Research project finds residents who moved directly from old housing to new housing at Regent Park feel safer, more connected to the community
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February 18 |
Government implements St. Michael’s research on use of blood glucose test strips
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February 10 |
St. Michael’s family shines at the Olympics
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February 10 |
Researchers call for more study into impact of repetitive heading in soccer
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February 6 |
St. Michael’s Neurologist part of group that wrote American Heart Association guidelines for preventing strokes in women
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February 5 |
St. Michael’s doctor lands in Sochi
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February 4 |
Q&A: June Son, chaplain, Spiritual Care
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January 31 |
New study finds no reason to replace fructose with glucose
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January 28 |
St. Michael’s nurse helps patients butt out
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January 24 |
St. Michael’s home to Canada’s first-ever Human Eye Biobank for Research
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January 21 |
Large amounts of folic acid shown to promote growth of breast cancer in rats
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January 20 |
NHL teams pay more than $650 million to injured players over three years: Concussions the most expensive
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January 17 |
Muhammad Mamdani recipient of $1 million Dorothy Pitts chair
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January 15 |
Children from low-income families need free dental care
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January 15 |
Living in densely populated neighbourhoods can actually decrease risk of diabetes and obesity
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January 15 |
Parental leave policies best promote gender equity and well-being in women’s health, research finds
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January 14 |
Diabetes research gets a high tech boost
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January 14 |
Giving the flu a dose of its own medicine
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January 13 |
St. Michael’s involves physicians, staff in funding action plans
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January 8 |
1,200 days and counting
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January 1 |
Tripling tobacco taxes worldwide would avoid 200 million tobacco deaths
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