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August 10, 2016

Seeing is believing: New molecular structure sheds light on DNA repair

Thanks to a collaboration between Mount Sinai Hospital’s Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute (LTRI), part of Sinai Health System, and SickKids, Toronto scientists have caught a glimpse of the molecules involved in DNA repair.

August 5, 2016

‘Toronto protocol’ dramatically improves survival rates in children at risk of cancer

Research led by SickKids shows that children and adults with this inherited cancer susceptibility can benefit significantly from a cancer surveillance protocol that helps detect tumours early, enables quicker treatment and improves overall survival.

July 26, 2016

New study sheds light on long-term survival of children with trisomy 13 and 18

New research led by SickKids and ICES has found that while early mortality was the most common outcome for children with trisomy 13 and 18, the children who survive live much longer than previously described.

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July 21, 2016

SickKids scientists show how memories are linked in the brain

A new study led by SickKids looks at the connection between memories and illustrates how certain memories become linked in the brain.

July 20, 2016

From SickKids Emergency Room to a classroom in Ghana – A global nursing perspective

Koon Wah Luk and Jane Stuary-Minaret, nurses in the Emergency Department at SickKids and members of the International Resource Team, discuss their experiences teaching paediatric nursing in Ghana.

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July 13, 2016

A prom of my own

SickKids patient Vanessa Wiens reflects on going to SickKids prom, an event intended for the teens who have missed their own prom or can’t attend because they can’t leave the hospital.

July 13, 2016

SickKids teens blossom at Enchanted Forest: the seventh prom-inspired party for patients

In enchanted forests, magical things happen, and the seventh (happily ever) After Hours Teen Event at SickKids was no different. On Friday, July 8, SickKids teen patients and their guests took part in their very own enchanted forest-themed fairy tale, set in the transformed Rotunda.

July 6, 2016

Before your next trip, visit the SickKids Family Travel Clinic

You don’t have to go very far to make medical precautions part of your next journey! Meet with the team of specialists in travel-related illness at SickKids Family Travel Clinic.

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July 4, 2016

SickKids’ new Paediatrician-in-Chief weighs in on how far we’ve come and the power of integration in genetics

On July 1, Dr. Ronald Cohn stepped into his new role as Paediatrician-in-Chief at SickKids. He reflects on how the field has evolved, and looks ahead at the potential of individualized medicine in addressing currently untreatable paediatric conditions.

June 30, 2016

How the fingertip is teaching scientists about tissue repair

A new SickKids-led study suggests that nerve-derived cells may play a key role in regulating tissue repair and regeneration in the distal tip and throughout the body.

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June 29, 2016

Reflections on 10 years as Paediatrician-in-Chief

Dr. Denis Daneman, out-going Paediatrician-in-Chief, reflects on his time in the role for the past ten years and his hope for the future of health care.

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June 27, 2016

Caring with Pride

David Brownstone, Professional Practice Lead and Education Coordinator in the Department of Social Work and Co-Chair of the LGBT@SK Committee and Christine Robinson, Senior Manager Compensation and Diversity in the Human Resources Department and member of the LGBT@SK Committee share their perspectives on caring with Pride.

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