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SickKids launches fourth phase of Choosing Wisely recommendations
Choosing Wisely recommendations address overuse of medically unnecessary tests and treatments received by patients at the hospital.
Neighbourhood Pharmacies Recommendations Included in latest Health Canada Drug Shortages Task Force Report
Neighbourhood Pharmacies is pleased to see many of our recommendations reflected in What we heard: Improving access to drugs and other health products in Canada, the latest report from Health Canada's Drug Shortages task force.
University of Maryland Scientists Image World’s First ‘Vampire Virus’
Research could lead to improvements in gene therapy and antiviral resistance medications while also possibly leading to a new class of clinical laboratory tests.
Antidiabetic Drug May Reduce Colorectal Cancer Incidence
A groundbreaking study by researchers at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) suggests a class of medications used to treat type 2 diabetes may also reduce the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC).
Nearly 500 patients benefit from Stewart E. Allen Hybrid Operating Room in its first year of operation
The QEII Health Sciences Centre recently reached the one-year anniversary of the Stewart E. Allen Hybrid Operating Room (OR) which combines advanced imaging technology within an operating room.
Breakthrough X-ray technology goes from concept to medical standard
Detecting a deadly tumor as early as possible is vital to stopping its spread. However, creating the solution doesn’t necessarily solve the problem. It also needs to be widely adopted by medical professionals.
New research explores pain management strategies including the use of prescription medications and alcohol
From exercise and over-the-counter medications to alcohol use and prescription drugs, North Americans report using a number of different strategies to manage and prevent day-to-day pain.
The Impact of Immunotherapy in Populations Underrepresented in Trials
Results reinforce the need to include underrepresented populations people in cancer trials and highlight the importance of equitable patient care.
Visualize the Future of Flow Cytometry: unlocking new discoveries for Canadian researchers
The first spectral flow cytometer with sort-capable image analysis allowing the Canadian research community to derive greater insights, with the possibility of addressing previously impossible-to-answer questions.
Rapid identification of disease-causing bacteria using Raman spectroscopy
Finding a quick and easy way to identify disease-causing bacteria is important. A new study published in the open-access journal BioRisk explored this by applying spectroscopic techniques for quick analysis directly from an object, which, in this case, was turtle skin.
