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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.
December 19, 2019
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
November 27, 2019
New research findings offer new evidence that proton radiotherapy – a type of radiation therapy – could effectively treat medulloblastoma in children without causing the level of impairment to the brain that is usually caused by standard treatments.
November 26, 2019
New research shows potential drug therapy reduces effects of rare intestinal disease
A drug typically used to treat rheumatic conditions could have therapeutic benefit for patients with a rare inflammatory bowel disease gene mutation. Study results have lead to a novel clinical trial led by SickKids.