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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).
October 18, 2018
Despite the significance of tissue mechanics in cancer, the way solid tumour cells sense and respond to their physical environment is largely unknown. Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) recently found that in glioma cells, ion channels can promote cancerous growth.
October 16, 2018
Photovoice: a photography exhibit that fosters connections among teens with cancer
Photovoice, a therapeutic support program at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), combines photography with weekly group sessions so participants can express themselves and communicate their cancer journeys.
October 10, 2018
“Caring Safely - a joint SickKids and UHN collaboration to prevent harm and promote patient and staff safety” has been selected as a Merit Awardee of the International Hospital Federation (IHF) Excellence Award for Leadership and Management in Healthcare.
October 9, 2018
Emergency department visits as a first point of contact for mental health conditions reflect poor access to timely mental health care that may be delivered in outpatient settings (by family doctors, pediatricians or psychiatrists).
September 28, 2018
Dr. James Drake appointed Surgeon-in-Chief and Chief of Perioperative Services
The SickKids Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. James Drake to the position of Surgeon-in-Chief and Chief of Perioperative Services, effective immediately, for a five-year term.
September 28, 2018
This Sepsis Awareness Month learn how SickKids works hard 365 days a year to prevent sepsis
Sepsis is a systemic inflammatory response to any infection, and can lead to widespread tissue damage, multi-organ failure, and death. Treatment needs to be delivered as soon as a diagnosis is reached. SickKids works hard to prevent sepsis every single day.
September 20, 2018
Pioneering genome sequencing study links rare genetic changes to congenital cardiac condition
In a remarkable new genetic discovery, researchers at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre, University Health Network, Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research and SickKids have found strong evidence that rare DNA variations can lead to Tetralogy of Fallot.
September 20, 2018
SickKids team launches expanded and updated CALIPER app and website
A diagnostic tool used to better understand blood test results for children, has expanded to enhance clinical interpretation of almost all clinically important blood tests. CALIPER contains “normal” blood test results from healthy children, called reference intervals, which are used as a benchmark to determine whether a patients’ results are within the expected range.
September 17, 2018
It was five years ago that the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning opened its doors to over 2,000 researchers, trainees and staff. Today, it lays the foundation for excellent patient care at SickKids, attracts the world’s best researchers, runs leading-edge facilities and conducts innovative interdisciplinary research.
September 14, 2018
Advocating for a national childhood cancer strategy – Helena’s Hope
Helena Kirk, a SickKids patient, is currently advocating for changes that the federal government could lead that would help more kids survive cancer. This is her story.