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March 23, 2016
Renowned scientist will lead rare mission to address the epidemic of heart failure
The Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, a special Canadian partnership that unites clinical innovation with genetics, stem cells and engineering, today names Dr. Mansoor Husain its first executive director.
March 21, 2016
90-Day status report following the Lang Review of the Motherisk Drug Testing Laboratory (MDTL)
A 90-day status report highlights the changes which SickKids has implemented since the Report of the Motherisk Hair Analysis Independent Review was released to prevent similar events from occurring at SickKids again.
March 21, 2016
SickKids staff recognized for outstanding achievements
Congratulations to the following SickKids staff members who have been recognized by the health-care and science communities for their outstanding achievements and groundbreaking work.
March 15, 2016
Peanuts for Babies! Stop! Wait a second!
A Perspective from Dr. Blake Papsin, Otolaryngologist-in-Chief at SickKids. He is also Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto and the Jordan and Lisa Gnat Family & Bastable-Potts Chair in Otolaryngology at SickKids.
March 15, 2016
Good nutrition is integral to improving health in patients
As a part of the interdisciplinary care team, dietitians work closely and collaboratively with health-care staff to provide family-centered care across the hospital. In recognition of Nutrition Month, which takes place every March, let's take a glimpse into the important work they do.
March 10, 2016
SickKids first hospital in North America to use new dialysis treatment for paediatric care
The Dialysis and Apheresis team at SickKids have spent the last five years working to implement a new dialysis system called haemodiafiltration to tackle the poor patient outcomes associated with previous forms of dialysis treatments.
March 8, 2016
The celebration of Social Work Month across Canada provides an opportunity to revisit the origins of hospital social work and honour the growth and development of the profession over the years.
February 29, 2016
How my daughter’s rare disease diagnosis saved my life
SickKids parent Ian Stedman shares the story of his family's experience with a "one in a million" genetic disorder called Muckle-Wells Syndrome (MWS). Their doctor, Dr. Ronald Laxer, reflects on rare disease diagnosis for families like Ian's.
February 24, 2016
Can children be bully-proofed?
A Perspective from Miriam Granger, a Social Worker at SickKids.
February 23, 2016
Reflections: As health-care providers the time has come to choose more wisely!
A Perspective from Dr. Jeremy Friedman, Associate Paediatrician-in-Chief at SickKids and Professor of Paediatrics at the University of Toronto.
February 19, 2016
Swallowed objects: a closer look
A Perspective from Dr. Blake Papsin, Otolaryngologist-in-Chief at SickKids. He is also Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the University of Toronto and the Jordan and Lisa Gnat Family & Bastable-Potts Chair in Otolaryngology at SickKids.
February 16, 2016
Point-of-care ultrasound leads to more efficient and accurate diagnoses in SickKids emergency
A portable technology called point-of-care ultrasound is helping doctors at SickKids provide better and more efficient bedside care in the emergency department, and it’s having a huge impact.