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August 22, 2023
New online tool supports youth living with chronic pain
A pan-Canadian collaboration, the Power Over Pain Portal provides free resources to help manage chronic pain.
![Registered Nurses' Council Co-chairs Katherine Andrews and Gina Driedger stand together leaning on a banister in front of a window.](/siteassets/images/teasers/rn-council-chairs-teaser-1200x800.jpg?height=267&width=400&mode=min&metadata=false&dt=638277992110000000)
August 18, 2023
The Registered Nurses' Council empowers SickKids nurses to be changemakers
The Registered Nurses’ Council is a collective of more than 30 registered nurses elected to represent most areas throughout the hospital and act as stakeholders for decisions related to nursing.
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August 17, 2023
Global genomic collaboration provides diagnoses and informs care for infants with epilepsy
A technique known as rapid genome sequencing has provided a diagnosis for 43 per cent of infants with unexplained epilepsy and informed their care in an international partnership.
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August 10, 2023
Wearable brain scanner is helping researchers unravel the mysteries of the developing brain
In an ongoing study, SickKids scientists are using exciting technology to gather data on early brain development and inform new research on autism spectrum disorder.
![Nursing Practice Council Co-Chairs Sarah Gallie and Kathryn Miller stand in front of a tree smiling at the camera.](/siteassets/images/teasers/sarah-gallie-kathryn-miller-feature-teaser.jpg?height=267&width=400&mode=min&metadata=false&dt=638272064760000000)
August 10, 2023
The Nursing Practice Council ensures SickKids nurses’ voices are heard and represented
All hospital-wide initiatives and practice changes that affect nursing practice come through the Nursing Practice Council for feedback, review and approval.
![MP Sonia Sidhu, Dave Prowten, Dr. Felix Ratjen, Dr. Farid Mahmud, PS Adam van Koeverden, Dr. Stephen Scherer, Frank Ong, Dr. Diane Wherrett, Jessica Diniz, Brittany Marbain](/siteassets/images/teasers/T1D-announcement-teaser-1200x800.png?height=267&width=400&mode=min&metadata=false&dt=638260652990000000)
July 27, 2023
SickKids projects awarded over $15 million in funding to drive breakthroughs in diabetes research
Through precision medicine and at-risk screening approaches, SickKids research projects aim to advance early intervention and equitable care for children and youth with diabetes.
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June 30, 2023
Update on Motherisk research review
SickKids has completed a review of research studies conducted by Dr. Gideon Koren.
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June 28, 2023
What’s in a name? Why the SickKids Team Obesity Management Program is now the Healthy Living Clinic
Dr. Elizabeth Dettmer, Staff Psychologist and Program Director of the Healthy Living Clinic, and Jenny Cooper, a parent of a SickKids patient, reflect on the importance of change to meet the evolving needs of patients and families.
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June 28, 2023
Molecular insights may inform new treatments for drug-resistant tuberculosis
SickKids research advances the search for new medications to treat antibiotic resistant infections.
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June 27, 2023
Unleashing the power of data: How the Centre for Computational Medicine is fueling next-gen research
The CCM core facility offers data science and computational services to advance cutting-edge research at SickKids and beyond.
![Taylor and Nicole Johnston wearing a wedding dress and suit hold hands at their outdoor wedding ceremony with officiant Sherry Murphy standing in the middle of them.](/contentassets/1732a56788b3428fbe78a4c0db840e30/pride_month_story_teaser_1200x800.png?height=267&width=400&mode=min&metadata=false&dt=638240915700000000)
June 22, 2023
In celebration of Pride Month, Respiratory Therapists Nicole and Taylor Johnston reflect on their relationship which started at SickKids, including their experience being married by a SickKids colleague.
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June 20, 2023
Research into cell death offers path to decrease wait times for liver transplants
SickKids researchers identify a way to prevent inflammation associated with cell death that could improve the viability of donor organs.