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February 9, 2024
The importance of risky play for childhood development
Dr. Suzanne Beno co-authors a position statement from the Canadian Paediatric Society on the importance of risky outdoor play for physical, mental and social health.
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February 9, 2024
Women in science advancing individualized care at SickKids
On International Day of Women and Girls in Science, five women detail how their careers at SickKids contribute to advancing discovery.
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January 23, 2024
Immune responses to gut bacteria linked to onset of type one diabetes
SickKids scientists identify antibody responses to gut bacteria that are associated with time to onset and responses to immunotherapy of for type one diabetes.
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January 22, 2024
The interdisciplinary team from SickKids’ Comprehensive Epilepsy Program led the first implantation of an RNS device in a patient living with drug-resistant epilepsy.
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January 16, 2024
Exposure to AI models may improve clinical efficiency and care
Clinical users who observed an AI model were able to predict results and reduce invasive scans for children with hydronephrosis.
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January 11, 2024
Statement on comments made by staff member
SickKids investigating comments made by staff member on social media.
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January 9, 2024
Improved cellular recycling could benefit patients with neurodegenerative conditions
SickKids scientists locate a potential therapeutic target at the cellular level of neurodegenerative conditions.
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December 28, 2023
Celebrating a family’s first Christmas at SickKids
Erica and Brett Morrison spent their first Christmas as a family of three in the NICU with their son Jeffrey, who was born in November at 24-weeks.
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December 15, 2023
Exemplary SickKids staff, volunteers honoured with 2023 President’s Award!
Celebrating individuals and teams for outstanding service to SickKids and the community.
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December 13, 2023
SickKids launches fourth phase of Choosing Wisely recommendations
Choosing Wisely recommendations address overuse of medically unnecessary tests and treatments received by patients at the hospital.
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December 11, 2023
SickKids Research Institute celebrates advancements in child health research
Ten years after opening its doors, the Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning continues to lead the way in child health research.
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December 8, 2023
SickKids closes $100 million offering to fund major redevelopment project
The net proceeds of the offering will be used to finance a portion of the costs of a multi-year project (Project Horizon) to transform SickKids’ infrastructure landscape.