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August 16, 2022
Update on liquid acetaminophen and ibuprofen for SickKids parents and caregivers
SickKids reminds patients and families about ways to access liquid acetaminophen and ibuprofen. These recommendations are not for the general public.
August 15, 2022
Single-patient gene therapy clinical trial at SickKids carves a path for Precision Child Health
A SickKids team of doctors and researchers conducted a gene therapy clinical trial for a child with SPG50, one of the first examples of individualized genetic medicine.
July 25, 2022
From undergrads to postdocs, meet our trainees in the SickKids Research Institute
The Research Institute is home to trainees who work alongside renowned scientists and researchers who are making invaluable contributions to the science being conducted at SickKids.
July 22, 2022
Through the Award for Indigenous Nursing Students and the Award for Black Nursing Students, SickKids will welcome four award recipients to the hospital for clinical placement.
July 21, 2022
SickKids researchers awarded CIHR Project Grants worth more than $15.5 million
Over 20 SickKids researchers were awarded more than $15.5 million in funding through the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) Project Grants: Spring 2022 competition.
July 18, 2022
Choosing Wisely: Research shows low-risk injuries can safely forego abdominal CT imaging
With the typical rise in child and youth injuries from outdoor activities expected this summer, new research is helping to guide clinicians when CT imaging is needed most to help avoid unnecessary testing.
July 18, 2022
SickKids doctors implant the first total artificial heart for a child in Canada
SickKids teams came together to urgently perform an innovative procedure to bridge Mariam to a second heart transplant after she went into heart failure for a second time.
July 5, 2022
National Injury Prevention Day: Preventing predictable injuries in children and youth
On average, SickKids treats injuries in over 900 children and youth per year, many of which are preventable.
June 21, 2022
Progress on advancing cultural safety for Indigenous patients and families
As part of SickKids' reconciliation journey, Tee Garnett, Executive Lead and Strategic Advisor, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Karima Karmali, Director of the Centre for Innovation & Excellence in Child and Family-Centred Care share progress made in advancing cultural safety to support Indigenous patients, families and staff.
June 6, 2022
Six SickKids researchers among latest new and renewed Canada Research Chairs
Six scientists at SickKids Research Institute were awarded new or renewed Tier 1 and Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs through the University of Toronto.
May 13, 2022
Innovation Showcase returns to highlight SickKids technologies and innovators
Annual commercialization event offers attendees access to emerging therapeutic and diagnostic SickKids technologies with high potential for market disruption and clinical impact.
May 12, 2022
Probe of DNA repeats reveals genetic link to schizophrenia
A SickKids-CAMH study shows long repeated DNA sequences found in the genome may contribute to how the complex psychiatric disorder arises.