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December 29 |
ACE-ing health care for frail elderly patients
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December 20 |
History of traumatic brain injury linked to poor health outcomes, increased use of health services for those who are homeless and have mental illness
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December 19 |
The music of our lives
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December 15 |
Taking down a staircase, building patient care
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December 14 |
Study finds opioid prescribing declines following release of national guidelines for physicians, but rates of overdose-related hospital visits continue to climb
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December 14 |
Review finds high attrition rate among residents in general surgery programs
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December 12 |
Reading for resilience
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December 8 |
People with traumatic brain injury approximately 2.5 times more likely to be incarcerated in Canada
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December 7 |
Teaming up to protect patients from malnutrition
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December 2 |
St. Michael’s scientist Dr. Andrea Tricco awarded Canada Research Chair to help governments, health-care providers and patients make health-related decisions
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December 2 |
St. James Town Health Centre has reopened, 410 Sherbourne St. on Monday
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November 29 |
A more thoughtful approach to routine blood testing
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November 22 |
NOD and Wave: Improving communication and hand hygiene in the Emergency Department
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November 21 |
Study finds risk of hemorrhage with combination of two common statins and stroke prevention drug
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November 17 |
Study finds reasons for higher accumulated stress levels among African-American and Latina women vs. Caucasian women more complicated than thought
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November 16 |
Whole fat milk consumption associated with leaner children, research finds
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November 14 |
Patients not attached to new primary care practices receive lower quality care, research suggests
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November 10 |
More than 600 Ontarians died of opioid-related causes in 2013 with opioid prescribing and overdose varying widely across the province
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November 8 |
3D printing makes rapid prototyping a reality
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November 7 |
The talk from around the world
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November 7 |
A culture of discovery
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November 7 |
Limiting reimbursement for blood glucose test strips does not harm patients and reduces costs
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November 4 |
‘Extra eye’ improves patient experience
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November 2 |
From foot surgery to the football field
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October 27 |
Emptying 'the vault'
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October 24 |
BlueDot’s blueprints
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October 20 |
Toronto’s Urban Angel offers last hope
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October 17 |
Prabhat Jha inducted into the U.S. National Academy of Medicine
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October 11 |
Review of clinical trials suggests eating oats can lower cholesterol levels as measured by a variety of markers
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October 10 |
Peers encouraging wellness as members of mental health unit team
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October 10 |
Report released on World Homeless Day finds homelessness not declining in Canada, calls for national housing strategy, more federal funds
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October 9 |
Did you know?
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October 7 |
Researchers explore the relationship between religion and cancer screening
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October 6 |
Should patients be allowed to opt out of routine testing of colorectal tumours for genetic linkage?
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October 6 |
Having a rapid impact on patients
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October 4 |
Discharging better informed patients
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September 30 |
Helping frail senior patients transition from hospital to home
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September 28 |
Given the opportunity, homeless youth with serious mental illness can stay off the streets, study indicates
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September 27 |
Students work together to resolve medical cases in new curriculum
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September 23 |
Study suggests additional benefits to HIV-prevention therapy
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September 22 |
Study suggests a new tool for diagnosing post-concussion syndrome
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September 19 |
Underneath it all
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September 14 |
St. Michael’s Dr. Mike Evans takes on new health innovation role with Apple
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September 12 |
Clinic assesses vision needs of Syrian refugees
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September 9 |
Clinic assesses vision needs of Syrian refugees
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September 8 |
Research: parents say they want to know everything that turns up in newborn screening tests, but then don’t use the information or use it inappropriately
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September 7 |
Three St. Michael’s scientists receive Early Researcher Awards
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September 6 |
Dark comedy ignites conversation about mental health on World Suicide Prevention Day
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September 6 |
Study indicates MRIs in first trimester of pregnancy not associated with increased risk to fetus
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September 1 |
Countries across Africa, Asia-Pacific vulnerable to Zika virus, new study finds
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September 1 |
Introducing our Residents’ Panel: Citizens just like you improving our health system
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August 30 |
Study finds inconsistent guidelines for screening of transplant recipients at heightened risk of cancer
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August 30 |
LifeVest was born to help babies
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August 29 |
Madonna and Child statue repaired, refurbished and protected
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August 25 |
New implantable defibrillator device offers certain patients a safer alternative
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August 22 |
Using sleep monitoring devices in the 'Google Age of medicine'
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August 19 |
Ankle surgery using new system performed at St. Michael’s, videoconferenced
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August 12 |
New study suggests having a primary care physician may not be enough to reduce ED visits by vulnerable populations
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August 10 |
Simulated emergencies inspire real improvements
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August 3 |
New ‘virtual’ clinic for rare blood disease a hybrid of patient care and research
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August 2 |
High strength opioid formulations in Ontario: By the numbers
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August 2 |
New analysis looks at who is receiving high-strength opioids in Ontario
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July 28 |
Researchers from St. Michael’s Hospital presenting work at the Alzheimer’s Association International Conference 2016 in Toronto
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July 28 |
Dietary guidelines should consider the environment, emphasize a plant-based diet, recommended Dr. David Jenkins
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July 27 |
Spreading the wealth
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July 25 |
Sumac Creek Health Centre patients honoured in patient memorial ceremony
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July 22 |
Eleven St. Michael’s researchers succeed in CIHR’s most recent grant competitions
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July 22 |
Expert panel co-chaired by Dr. Tim Dowdell recommends modernizing Ontario’s radiation protection legislation
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July 21 |
Brains of university athletes with history of concussion exhibit physical changes months and even years after the injury, new study finds
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July 15 |
Getting tough on hand hygiene has never been so fun
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July 14 |
Genome Canada announces $5.9 million funding to St. Michael’s zebrafish lab to develop drugs to prevent intracerebral hemorrhage
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July 14 |
New opioid use in older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease associated with increased risk of death
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July 13 |
Dr. Gary Bloch appointed to Ontario’s Income Security Reform Working Group
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July 12 |
Five St. Michael’s researchers receive Canadian Institutes of Health Research awards
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July 12 |
Driving ability of people with cognitive impairment difficult to assess: research review
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July 8 |
2016 iBEST symposium highlights partnership between Ryerson and St. Michael's Hospital
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July 8 |
Effective patient engagement in health care requires caregivers and patient groups to collaborate toward a meaningful goal
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July 7 |
Teaching children art could benefit long-term brain capacity
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July 6 |
High rate of drug overdose deaths among adults recently released from incarceration: study
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July 5 |
Enhancing quality of life for cancer patients
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July 4 |
CRICH becomes the Centre for Urban Health Solutions
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June 27 |
Simple, widely available and inexpensive recreational activities may be as effective as virtual reality technology in stroke rehabilitation, study finds
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June 27 |
Q&A with Cian Knights
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June 21 |
Pre-Admission Facility moves to a new floor and a new model of care
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June 17 |
Women from the Caribbean and Africa at highest risk of ICU admission during childbirth
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June 15 |
Fostering hope for stroke patients
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June 10 |
Zika risk in Europe will peak between now and August if local mosquitoes can transmit virus, but researchers say continent may not experience local outbreaks
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June 10 |
Long-time patient celebrates 100th birthday with St. Michael’s staff
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June 8 |
Cindy-Lee Dennis appointed to Women’s Health Research Chair
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June 8 |
Barley lowers not one but two types of ‘bad cholesterol’, cuts cardiovascular risk, review suggests
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June 7 |
St. Michael’s Hospital maintains highest standing from Accreditation Canada
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June 7 |
Dr. Teodor Grantcharov invited to be visiting professor at Academic Medical Center of Amsterdam
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June 3 |
St. Michael’s chosen by WHO as example of integrated and people-centred health care
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June 3 |
Angels in the auditorium
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June 1 |
St. Michael’s chosen by WHO as example of integrated and people-centred health care
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May 31 |
Simulation Centre offers public peace of mind through lifesaving skills
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May 27 |
Zebrafish lab at St. Michael’s helps identify new genetic disease and possible treatment
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May 27 |
Clinical Engineering: Where technology and patient care meet
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May 25 |
St. Michael’s Chapel reopens after flooding
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May 24 |
Obesity rising in least walkable Ontario neighbourhoods; highly walkable areas see drop in diabetes
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May 18 |
Refugee children’s academic outcomes similar to non-refugee peers despite learning challenges: review
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May 17 |
The space kids
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May 16 |
Grateful patient makes piano donation possible to hospital's Marketeria
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May 13 |
St. Michael’s librarian leading project to send educational health books to First Nation children
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May 13 |
Researchers find more ambulance calls in areas with lots of licensed alcohol establishments; calls peak at the end of the month; assaults linked to last call
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May 13 |
Q&A with Sherra Solway
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May 10 |
Helping COPD patients breathe easier
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May 8 |
Cardiac arrest survivor and grateful patient raises $13,200 to benefit St. Michael’s cardiac departments
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May 3 |
Connected care: St. Michael’s launches new pediatric development clinic
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May 2 |
Resuscitation in Motion: conference fosters collaboration between today’s scientists and the next generation
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April 29 |
New donor-funded washroom in Palliative Care Unit adds comfort for visiting family and friends
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April 28 |
Dr. Andrew Baker receives Lifetime Achievement Award
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April 27 |
A gem of a night for Creative Works Studio
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April 27 |
Study finds high death rate among people who are or have been incarcerated
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April 26 |
Anaphylaxis training coming to simulation centre
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April 22 |
St. Michael’s staff take part in the 20-Minute Makeover
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April 22 |
St. Michael’s physician celebrates 10th year of carbon strike
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April 22 |
Organ recipients with previous cancers linked to higher death rates, death from cancer and new malignancies than those with no history of cancer
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April 21 |
Concussions and culture – how to reduce the number of traumatic brain injuries in youth ice hockey
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April 21 |
NICU initiative gives parents opportunity to play larger role in newborns’ care
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April 19 |
Researchers improve identification of women at high risk of pre-eclampsia
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April 15 |
Practice does not always make perfect – what surgeons can learn from other industries
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April 14 |
Working with northern Ontario communities to improve concussion care
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April 13 |
Dr. Prabhat Jha receives CIHR Trailblazer Award
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April 13 |
Lipids may know you have diabetes before your blood sugar does
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April 12 |
St. Michael’s achieves Canadian first during transseptal heart surgery
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April 11 |
More male babies than expected being born to Indian-born women living in Canada, two research papers find
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April 8 |
Many ICU patients trade their critical illness for new and debilitating illness, ICU-acquired weakness
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April 6 |
Women with unhealthy BMIs who smoke and drink at two-fold higher risk of asthma: worldwide study
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April 5 |
Gamblers Anonymous associated with progress, could benefit from more combined approach: literature review
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April 4 |
Medical student’s painting shows similarities between humans and nature
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April 1 |
St. Michael’s sets quality improvement priorities for 2016-17
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March 31 |
Two-fold higher risk of concussions for NFL players during colder game-days, study finds
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March 30 |
Eating beans, peas, chickpeas or lentils may help lose weight and keep it off
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March 28 |
Developing emergency medicine from scratch in Ethiopia
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March 24 |
Relocation for renovation: a makeover for the hospital’s reprocessing department
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March 22 |
Q&A with Galo Meliton
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March 18 |
Treating the other side of depression
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March 17 |
Acetaminophen “no better than placebo” at managing long-term osteoarthritis pain
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March 16 |
Stronger measures needed to deter use of cough and cold medicine in young children
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March 15 |
Holder of first university chair in suicide research in North America bringing together international experts in biomarkers, social risk factors for suicide
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March 14 |
Literature review finds Canadians in jails and prisons have poor health
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March 10 |
Making sense of mental health through mindfulness
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March 8 |
Voices through vocals: Creative Works Studio music group releases debut album
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March 8 |
Testing new ways to screen for loss of sensation in diabetic patients
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March 7 |
Family information cards answer vital patient questions
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March 4 |
New initiative helps Emergency Department reduce number of CT scans
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March 3 |
Weak in the knees? New pain relief technique for ACL knee surgery preserves muscle strength, improves patient safety
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March 2 |
St. Michael’s working on test to diagnose Parkinson’s disease
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March 1 |
Study suggests lower-income Ontario seniors less likely to access newly approved drugs
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March 1 |
Kick-start healthier eating this month
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February 29 |
Study finds no link between insomnia and cholesterol levels, except for people with insomnia who take sleeping pills
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February 26 |
Study finds 36 per cent increase in number of male smokers in India
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February 24 |
Brain gain: first Labatt Chair Visiting Professor in International Neurosurgical Education
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February 23 |
Small but mighty
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February 22 |
Global study of ICU patients finds 10 per cent have often-fatal Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
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February 18 |
Children breastfeeding after first birthday should take vitamin D supplements, study says
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February 29 |
Emergency Department reopens
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February 12 |
Alert - Potential fraud
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February 9 |
A studio fit for a queen, or her representatives
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February 5 |
St. Michael’s doctor develops skills test for surgical residents
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February 2 |
Researchers call for investment in cancer control in low- and middle-income countries where most of the world’s cancer deaths occur
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February 1 |
Basic science disappearing from medical journals, study finds
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January 28 |
Refugee women at higher risk of preterm birth, study finds
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January 26 |
iBEST-Biomedical Zone projects and bios
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January 26 |
Ryerson University partners its science, engineering strengths with research and clinical expertise at St. Michael’s Hospital’s to develop innovative health-care solutions
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January 22 |
Fast-tracking patient care at 27 kilometres an hour
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January 19 |
Students show off what they learned during their co-op at St. Michael’s Hospital
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January 18 |
Living in highrise buildings associated with lower survival rates from cardiac arrests, study finds, recommending more AEDs, better access for first responders
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January 14 |
Scar Wars: A new hope
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January 14 |
Zika virus, possibly linked to birth defects, has potential to spread rapidly through the Americas, researchers say
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January 12 |
Taking the ramp less travelled
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January 8 |
New name badges offer more personal patient experience in General Internal Medicine
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January 7 |
Solid organ transplant patients three times more likely to die of cancer, increased risk in children: Ontario study
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January 5 |
Study finds cerebrovascular disease to be major determinant of psychosis in patients with Alzheimer’s disease
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