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November 8, 2018
SickKids maintains high ranks on Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals 2018 list
SickKids is pleased to once again be recognized by Research Infosource as one of Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals 2018. This is the eighth consecutive list ranking for SickKids.
November 7, 2018
Molecular site identified for targeted intervention of Fragile X syndrome
Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have identified the ion channel known as Kv1.2 as a new target for reducing certain Fragile X syndrome (FXS) symptoms.
November 7, 2018
Becoming a Medical Device Reprocessor for the day
SickKids staff from a variety of departments were invited to gown up and experience first-hand the valuable role medical device reprocessors (MDR) play at SickKids.
November 5, 2018
Science Q&A: How SickKids scientists are working to understand a potentially lethal brain disease
Dr. Brent Derry, Senior Scientist in the Developmental & Stem Cell Biology Program at SickKids, recently had two studies published on cerebral cavernous malformations, the result of work in his lab at SickKids and in collaboration with colleagues around the world.
November 2, 2018
Putting the fun in fundraising for United Way: Annual costume and pumpkin carving contest winners
These Halloween contests at SickKids are not only a testament to patient and staff generosity, but also to their spirit and creativity. The competition was tough, but certain teams wowed the judges and took the top spots in the costume and pumpkin carving contests.
October 29, 2018
Product recall alert: Abbott-brand nutritional formulas recalled, changes implemented at SickKids
On Oct. 15, 2018, Abbott Nutrition recalled a variety of their canned medical nutritional formulas, including, but not limited to, Pediasure and Osmolite, due to possible bacterial contamination. SickKids -- alongside distributors, retailers, other hospitals and nursing homes -- immediately removed all canned Abbott stock and has since been providing alternative formulas.
October 25, 2018
Dr. Eric Bouffet, Senior Associate Scientist and Oncologist at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) and President of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP) spoke in support of the World Health Organization's (WHO) announcement of its Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer.
October 22, 2018
Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) cases
Since September, SickKids and a number of other North American paediatric centres have seen an increase of patients with muscle weakness following a viral illness. Many of these patients are being identified as having acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), which is a type of acute flaccid paralysis (AFP).
October 18, 2018
Despite the significance of tissue mechanics in cancer, the way solid tumour cells sense and respond to their physical environment is largely unknown. Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) recently found that in glioma cells, ion channels can promote cancerous growth.
October 16, 2018
Photovoice: a photography exhibit that fosters connections among teens with cancer
Photovoice, a therapeutic support program at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), combines photography with weekly group sessions so participants can express themselves and communicate their cancer journeys.
October 10, 2018
“Caring Safely - a joint SickKids and UHN collaboration to prevent harm and promote patient and staff safety” has been selected as a Merit Awardee of the International Hospital Federation (IHF) Excellence Award for Leadership and Management in Healthcare.
October 9, 2018
Emergency department visits as a first point of contact for mental health conditions reflect poor access to timely mental health care that may be delivered in outpatient settings (by family doctors, pediatricians or psychiatrists).