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January 6, 2020

SickKids-led review finds parents of chronically ill children experience poorer health outcomes

A new literature review demonstrates a marked difference between the health outcomes of parental caregivers of chronically ill children compared to those of healthy children.

Nurse

December 20, 2019

Grab your courtside seat and enjoy the plays of the year… SickKids style!

It was a year to remember for SickKids (and for Toronto). Check out this action-packed highlight reel, as we look back at 2019.

Ron Laxer

December 20, 2019

Dr. Ron Laxer receives Master of the American College of Rheumatology designation

Dr. Ronald Laxer now has a new title after being recognized by the American College of Rheumatology for his outstanding contribution to the field: MACR.

Scientist looking into a microscope

December 19, 2019

New research helps advance how individuals with rare form of brain cancer are treated based on age group

A new study led by SickKids represents a critical advancement in how individuals with a rare form of cancer, pineoblastoma, are treated based on their age group.

Chuffy train

December 19, 2019

SickKids holiday lighting display still chugging after 30 years

The SickKids holiday choo-choo has been a special sight on University Ave. for three decades. Here’s the story behind our mini spectacle of lights (and what came before it too).

December 19, 2019

Emergency department or urgent care clinic?

We've gathered some information to help you assess whether to take your child to the emergency department or an urgent care clinic.

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December 10, 2019

Dr. Ronni and Hallie make fluffy pancakes

Junior reporter Hallie interviews Dr. Ronald Cohn on his first seven months as President and CEO of SickKids, while they make pancakes together.

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December 5, 2019

Congratulations to the winners of the 2019 President’s Award

The President's Award recognizes staff, teams, students and/or volunteers who demonstrate superior leadership and collaboration resulting in major contributions to the organization.

Scientist looking into a microscope

December 5, 2019

High-quality stem cells enable researchers to better study almost any disease

Using whole genome sequencing, a collaborative team at SickKids and the University of Toronto has created high-calibre control induced pluripotent stem cells that can be used to study a variety of diseases.

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December 5, 2019

Genome testing for siblings of individuals with autism may detect diagnosis before symptoms appear

New research led by SickKids and the University of Alberta found testing the DNA of siblings of individuals with autism may be predictive of a future diagnosis even if symptoms aren’t yet apparent. Findings could lead to earlier therapeutic interventions.

December 4, 2019

Update on motherisk.org

SickKids has alerted the public and the medical community that the information currently on motherisk.org is not endorsed by, and in no way represents, SickKids or the former Motherisk Helplines.

SickKids hospital exterior

December 3, 2019

Unlocking the door to potential therapeutic treatments for serious complications from infections

SickKids scientists used the Canadian Light Source (CLS) at the University of Saskatchewan to solve the structure of an enzyme that could help burn victims and prevent deaths from different kinds of infections.

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