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January 23, 2018

SickKids-led team sheds more light on new autoinflammatory disease

An international research collaboration led by SickKids has released their latest research project on a cohort with a rare autoinflammatory disease, A20 hapolinsufficiency (HA20). SickKids, along with their National Institutes of Health (NIH) collaborators in Washington, D.C., was the first to report on the mutated gene responsible for HA20 in 2016.

January 17, 2018

Advancing tertiary paediatric care in Abu Dhabi - SickKids signs clinical partnership with Danat Al Emarat Hospital

A clinical partnership agreement between The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women & Children and HealthPlus Network of Specialty Centers, part of United Eastern Medical Services (UEMedical) Group, was announced in Abu Dhabi.

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January 16, 2018

Care mapping: Study shows putting experience on paper helps parents of children with medical complexity

An exploratory study in Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology led by Sherri Adams, Nurse Practitioner in the Complex Care Program at SickKids, has shown that mapping care needs on paper can actually help both parents and health-care professionals care for children who have complex medical needs.

January 8, 2018

SickKids researchers receive over $12 million for research infrastructure projects through Ontario Research Fund

Four researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) will receive over $12 million in funding through the Ontario Research Fund, announced today by the Honourable Reza Moridi, Minister of Research, Innovation and Science.

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December 29, 2017

Congratulations to our staff who have won awards!

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.

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December 28, 2017

It’s our top stories of 2017, eh?

It’s not every year that you sequence the genome of a Canadian icon, so before we dive into a new year, let’s take a step back and reflect on what’s been a stellar 2017 at SickKids!

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December 22, 2017

New study shows cheaper, less invasive treatment can improve brain growth, function in babies with hydrocephalus

Turning conventional thinking about hydrocephalus on its head, new research shows that a less invasive, more cost-effective treatment for babies with fluid in the brain results in similar brain growth and function compared to the more complicated and expensive option.

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December 20, 2017

Your Emergency Department answering your questions

During cold and flu season, it's important to be aware of when a trip to the Emergency Department is needed and when it isn’t. Jason Fischer, Division Head, Emergency Medicine Division, answers your questions about coming to the Emergency Department.

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December 19, 2017

SickKids and Holland Bloorview to offer SDR services in Ontario

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital (Holland Bloorview) are pleased to announce the launch of a three-year joint integrated selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR) program in Ontario. The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care today announced funding for SDR in the province, which will now offer care close to home.

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December 15, 2017

OHIP+ is coming on Jan. 1, 2018 – important information for patients and families

Starting Jan. 1, 2018, the Government of Ontario will cover costs of certain medications for people under the age of 25 years with a valid OHIP Card. Keep reading for important information about how this impacts medication coverage.

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December 14, 2017

“Divergent ancestry” in infants’ DNA associated with increased risk of preterm birth

Existing epidemiological evidence has shown that preterm birth rates vary according to ethnic group; building upon this existing knowledge base, a new study co-led by SickKids and the University of Pennsylvania identifies a possible explanation for this phenomenon in some African-American babies

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December 12, 2017

SickKids researchers discover precise molecular mechanisms that can influence memory

Learning and memory are crucial parts of human cognition, yet the biological processes that govern how we learn and store different types of memories are poorly understood. In a recently published study, researchers from SickKids have discovered the precise neuronal mechanisms that can regulate synaptic plasticity to influence distinct forms of memory.

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