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July 23, 2021
New research shows sarcoma’s origins could be decades in the making
Scientists from Sinai Health and SickKids have identified three subtypes of leiomyosarcoma, or LMS, a sarcoma common in adults, and found evidence its origins begin years prior to diagnosis.
July 19, 2021
New Science Brief outlines guidance for return to in-person school
Science Brief created by SickKids, CHEO, Science Table and other Ontario hospitals provides guidance on COVID-19 mitigation measures for a return to in-person school in September 2021.
July 8, 2021
Some findings are not yet peer-reviewed; point to urgent need to prioritize child and youth mental and physical health during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
June 24, 2021
Increases in unintentional ingestions and intensive care admissions for severe cannabis poisoning in children were primarily due to exposure to recently approved cannabis edibles.
June 23, 2021
Closing the chapter on caring for critically ill adults at SickKids
Over the last few months, SickKids staff have come together to achieve something we’ve never done before – supporting our health-care system by taking in adults.
June 16, 2021
‘Super molecule’ has been shown in the lab to neutralize SARS-CoV-2, stopping the virus before it invades host cells.
June 15, 2021
SickKids scientists named new Canada Research Chairs
Four researchers at SickKids Research Institute were awarded prestigious Tier 1 and Tier 2 Canada Research Chairs through the University of Toronto.
June 14, 2021
Dr. Stephen Scherer appointed Chief of Research at SickKids
SickKids is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Stephen Scherer to the position of Chief of Research.
June 11, 2021
Five-year-old Scarlett gets a virtual tour of SickKids labs
SickKids staff help answer Scarlett’s curious questions about what happens to her blood after it’s drawn.
June 9, 2021
Research at SickKids shows the vast majority of paediatric ankle injuries are low risk and don’t require X-rays during emergency department visits.
June 8, 2021
Statement on Islamophobic attack on London family
SickKids President and CEO Dr. Ronald Cohn reflects on the hate-motivated attack against a Muslim family in London, Ontario. SickKids stands in solidarity with the Muslim community.
June 3, 2021
Developing micro-robots for the future of neurosurgery
The tiny magnetic gripper tools could one day be used to perform minimally invasive brain surgery.