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December 14, 2017
“Divergent ancestry” in infants’ DNA associated with increased risk of preterm birth
Existing epidemiological evidence has shown that preterm birth rates vary according to ethnic group; building upon this existing knowledge base, a new study co-led by SickKids and the University of Pennsylvania identifies a possible explanation for this phenomenon in some African-American babies
December 12, 2017
SickKids researchers discover precise molecular mechanisms that can influence memory
Learning and memory are crucial parts of human cognition, yet the biological processes that govern how we learn and store different types of memories are poorly understood. In a recently published study, researchers from SickKids have discovered the precise neuronal mechanisms that can regulate synaptic plasticity to influence distinct forms of memory.
December 11, 2017
ACTS team brings neonatal and paediatric ICU expertise beyond SickKids’ walls
Transporting patients quickly and safely from community hospitals to a tertiary hospital is no simple feat, especially when considering the complex medical needs of a critically-ill child or a premature baby. Since it began in 1973, the Acute Care Transport Services (ACTS) team at SickKids has become a leader in this very specialized service in Canada.
December 8, 2017
Congratulations to the winners of the 2017 President’s Award
This year, there were 27 nominations for the President's Award with nominations coming from areas across SickKids, including clinical, administration, research and learning. Three individuals and two teams received this year's awards!
December 7, 2017
The Centre for Genetic Medicine: helping patients and families solve genetic mysteries
This year we are celebrating the five year anniversary of the SickKids Centre for Genetic Medicine. Founded in 2012, the Centre was established to bring together the brightest minds in genomics, patient care, education, policy and research with the goal of one day making genomic testing and personalized medicine the standard of care for all patients across the hospital.
December 7, 2017
SickKids closes $300 million offering to fund major infrastructure transformation project
On Monday, December 4, SickKids priced a $300 million offering of Series B Senior Unsecured Debentures and the transaction will close on Thursday, December 7. This is the largest offering by a Canadian hospital or university in the bond market to date.
December 4, 2017
Investing in our future: Time for a ‘moonshot’ to reduce Canada’s childhood mortality
Dr. Michael Apkon, President and CEO of SickKids reflects on the opportunities to enhance value and gauge improvement in the Canadian health-care system. Adapted from a speech to the Empire Club of Canada.
November 30, 2017
Insufficient evidence to guide recommendations on vitamin D in pregnancy
A team led by Dr. Daniel Roth, a clinician-scientist in the Department of Paediatrics and the Centre for Global Child Health at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), found there are still unanswered questions about effects of prenatal vitamin D supplementation on the health of pregnant women and their offspring.
November 30, 2017
A story of SickKids’ first scientist
Perhaps there is no one who knows SickKids’ rich culture of collaboration better than one of its most longstanding scientists and the Hospital’s first basic scientist, Dr. Bibudhendra (Amu) Sarkar.
November 29, 2017
Following successful reductions of the use of uncomfortable nasal swabs and routine unnecessary x-rays for ankle injuries, among others, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is poised to launch phase two of our Choosing Wisely campaign.
November 28, 2017
Ways to give this holiday season: SickKids gift donation guidelines
Being in hospital during the holiday season can be tough for patients and their families. Staff and volunteers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) do their best to create a fun and familiar environment for families, in efforts to normalize the hospital experience.
November 28, 2017
Baby Carter recovers hearing after cochlear implant surgery at only 3 months of age
A ‘magical life-changing moment’ is how parents describe the day their son Carter’s cochlear implants were ‘turned on’ for the first time. Carter Holland, now six months old, received bilateral cochlear implants when he was just three months of age, and is believed to be the youngest person in Canada to undergo this procedure to restore hearing in both of his ears.