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February 6, 2023
Higher paternal preconception BMI linked to childhood growth in male children
In one of the first studies of its kind, researchers find preconception BMI in fathers increases the odds of being overweight and obese in children assigned male at birth.
February 1, 2023
Researchers identify CLDN5 variants as the genetic cause of rare neurogenetic syndrome
A research team has used genetic sequencing to uncover the cause of a rare neurogenetic syndrome.
January 31, 2023
Cardiac procedure renamed at SickKids in honour of surgical pioneer Vivien Thomas
SickKids officially renames life-saving cardiac procedure at the hospital to honour the contributions of laboratory technician Vivien Thomas.
January 31, 2023
SickKids continues to rank as one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals for 2022
SickKids ranks first for hospital intensity and second for researcher intensity as one of Canada's Top 40 Research Hospitals.
January 26, 2023
SickKids Cancer Sequencing (KiCS) program conducts comprehensive sequencing for 300 young patients with cancer in first for Canadian precision oncology.
January 19, 2023
How “Our Kind of Nursing” is adopting a strengths-based approach to care
SickKids is one of five institutions pioneering Strengths-based Nursing and Health Care — a new standard of care that recognizes the strengths of every member of a child’s care team.
January 18, 2023
Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium launches to advance research in paediatric cancer care
The Canadian Institutes of Health Research is investing $23 million to establish the first Canadian Pediatric Cancer Consortium.
January 12, 2023
SickKids increasing surgical activity
SickKids has capacity to begin increasing surgical activity as of January 16.
January 10, 2023
The first pediatric patient recently successfully underwent the procedure as part of a safety and feasibility clinical trial in children with this tumour.
January 9, 2023
Study finds higher pre-pregnancy body mass index may be linked with faster infant growth
A new study suggests preconception maternal body mass index may be associated with faster growth rates for infants up to four months old.
January 5, 2023
SickKids lifts Code Grey with 80 per cent of priority systems restored
The Code Grey that was called in response to a cybersecurity incident has been lifted with the vast majority of priority systems recovered.
January 1, 2023
SickKids aware of and assessing decryptor following cybersecurity incident
SickKids is currently assessing the use of a decryptor given restoration efforts are progressing well.