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December 5, 2019
High-quality stem cells enable researchers to better study almost any disease
Using whole genome sequencing, a collaborative team at SickKids and the University of Toronto has created high-calibre control induced pluripotent stem cells that can be used to study a variety of diseases.
December 5, 2019
Genome testing for siblings of individuals with autism may detect diagnosis before symptoms appear
New research led by SickKids and the University of Alberta found testing the DNA of siblings of individuals with autism may be predictive of a future diagnosis even if symptoms aren’t yet apparent. Findings could lead to earlier therapeutic interventions.
December 4, 2019
SickKids has alerted the public and the medical community that the information currently on motherisk.org is not endorsed by, and in no way represents, SickKids or the former Motherisk Helplines.
December 3, 2019
Unlocking the door to potential therapeutic treatments for serious complications from infections
SickKids scientists used the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to solve the structure of an enzyme that could help burn victims and prevent deaths from different kinds of infections.
November 27, 2019
New research findings offer new evidence that proton radiotherapy – a type of radiation therapy – could effectively treat medulloblastoma in children without causing the level of impairment to the brain that is usually caused by standard treatments.
November 26, 2019
New research shows potential drug therapy reduces effects of rare intestinal disease
A drug typically used to treat rheumatic conditions could have therapeutic benefit for patients with a rare inflammatory bowel disease gene mutation. Study results have lead to a novel clinical trial led by SickKids.
November 22, 2019
SickKids celebrates World Children’s Day
SickKids commemorated World Children’s Day and the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) with a day full of art, literacy and education.
November 22, 2019
A great place to work! SickKids makes Canada’s Top 100 Employers for fifth straight year
SickKids is a great place to work and a great place to be a patient - sometimes both. Just ask staff members like Katie, Leo and Amy.
November 19, 2019
Statement: Motherisk website not operated by SickKids
SickKids wishes to alert the public and the medical community that the motherisk.org website is currently being operated by a third party and in no way represents SickKids or the former Motherisk Helplines.
November 14, 2019
SickKids is No. 1 for researcher intensity on Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals 2019 list
SickKids is proud to be one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals. In 2019, SickKids Research Institute holds the number one spot for researcher intensity.
November 12, 2019
Mothers and siblings of children with cancer experience higher rate of mental health-related outpatient visits decades after the original cancer diagnosis, according to new research co-led by SickKids and ICES.
November 1, 2019
SickKids shows its Halloween spirit at the annual United Way Costume Contest!
SickKids celebrated its 28th year of fundraising for United Way Greater Toronto with its annual Halloween Costume Contest. Costumes were worn by staff, patients and family members, with all donations going towards United Way.