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November 22, 2018
Study finds probiotics not effective in treating children with viral intestinal infections
Researchers from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and other paediatric hospitals across Canada worked with lead researchers at the University of Calgary and Alberta Children’s Hospital to investigate whether probiotics are effective in treating gastroenteritis – commonly referred to as the stomach flu.
November 12, 2018
New CMAJ supplement on patient engagement includes SickKids collaborations
Does engaging patients in research projects improve health? Engaging Patients in Health Research: the Ontario Experience, a special patient-oriented research supplement in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ) released November 7, 2018, aims to answer this question.
November 12, 2018
SickKids-led research team finds a potential therapeutic target for life-threatening heart condition
Arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ARVC), a prime cause of sudden cardiac death, can stay hidden as it may not cause symptoms in its early stages. A research team led by SickKids discovered potential new ways to diagnose and treat this life-threatening heart condition.
November 9, 2018
SickKids named one of Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2019
SickKids has been named once again as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc.! This is the fourth year in a row our organization has received this honour.
November 8, 2018
SickKids maintains high ranks on Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals 2018 list
SickKids is pleased to once again be recognized by Research Infosource as one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals 2018. This is the eighth consecutive list ranking for SickKids.
November 7, 2018
Molecular site identified for targeted intervention of Fragile X syndrome
Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have identified the ion channel known as Kv1.2 as a new target for reducing certain Fragile X syndrome (FXS) symptoms.
November 7, 2018
Becoming a Medical Device Reprocessor for the day
SickKids staff from a variety of departments were invited to gown up and experience first-hand the valuable role medical device reprocessors (MDR) play at SickKids.
November 5, 2018
Science Q&A: How SickKids scientists are working to understand a potentially lethal brain disease
Dr. Brent Derry, Senior Scientist in the Developmental & Stem Cell Biology Program at SickKids, recently had two studies published on cerebral cavernous malformations, the result of work in his lab at SickKids and in collaboration with colleagues around the world.
November 2, 2018
Putting the fun in fundraising for United Way: Annual costume and pumpkin carving contest winners
These Halloween contests at SickKids are not only a testament to patient and staff generosity, but also to their spirit and creativity. The competition was tough, but certain teams wowed the judges and took the top spots in the costume and pumpkin carving contests.
October 29, 2018
Product recall alert: Abbott-brand nutritional formulas recalled, changes implemented at SickKids
On Oct. 15, 2018, Abbott Nutrition recalled a variety of their canned medical nutritional formulas, including, but not limited to, Pediasure and Osmolite, due to possible bacterial contamination. SickKids -- alongside distributors, retailers, other hospitals and nursing homes -- immediately removed all canned Abbott stock and has since been providing alternative formulas.
October 25, 2018
Dr. Eric Bouffet, Senior Associate Scientist and Oncologist at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and President of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) spoke in support of the World Health Organization's (WHO) announcement of its Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer.
October 22, 2018
Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) cases
Since September, SickKids and a number of other North American paediatric centres have seen an increase of patients with muscle weakness following a viral illness. Many of these patients are being identified as having acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), which is a type of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP).