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December 10, 2015
SickKids first to remove duplicated gene using CRISPR
CRISPR is being called a game changer. A new study led by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) shows how researchers used CRISPR to remove a duplicated gene from a genome. This is the first time this has ever been done.
December 1, 2015
A dose of love: Patients get a behind-the-scenes tour of the SickKids Pharmacy Department
On a typical day, 12-year-old Isabella Lamanna takes at least four different medications. Isabella got the chance to take a rare behind-the-scenes look at the SickKids pharmacy as part of an interactive patient tour organized by the Department of Pharmacy, in collaboration with Child Life Services.
December 1, 2015
SickKids informs policy efforts to combat childhood cancer in low-and middle-income countries
The latest Disease Control Priorities 3rd Edition (DCP3) volume on cancer gathers essential information on effectiveness, cost-effectiveness, feasibility and affordability of a range of interventions to provide evidence-based guidance to decision makers worldwide. Dr. Sumit Gupta, Staff Oncologist and Clinician Investigator at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), is a chapter author.
November 27, 2015
Congratulations to our SickKids staff members who’ve received awards, honours and appointments
In September, October and November, members of the health-care and science communities are recognized for their achievements and contributions.
November 25, 2015
Glioblastoma is the most aggressive cancerous brain tumour in adults and remains one of the most difficult of the cancers to treat. New research led by SickKids has found clues to how glioblastoma and possibly other cancers proliferate.
November 20, 2015
SickKids patients reflect on the Rights of the Child
SickKids Children's Council members reflect on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
November 20, 2015
The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is proud to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research, an integrated, world-class health-care initiative dedicated to improving the heart health of children and adults.
November 20, 2015
Robots, apps and more: Digital Health Week gives peek into the future of health care
From patient apps and surgical robots, to mobile alert systems and automated dispensing machines, SickKids is working hard to ensure that it has the right technology to support high quality care.
November 17, 2015
How to talk to kids about terrorist attacks
Dr. Sandra Mendlowitz, Psychologist at SickKids, gives her perspective on how to talk to kids about terrorist attacks.
November 17, 2015
First study to measure physical activity in Canadian infants and toddlers
New research from The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is the first of its kind to objectively measure physical activity in children under age three.
November 13, 2015
World Diabetes Day: SickKids STAR Clinic helps provide one-on-one education
Bradley Stoner was only 19 months old when he was rushed to SickKids with diabetic ketoacidosis. The SickKids Self-Management Teaching and Review (STAR) Clinic now helps the family make sure Bradley's care plan matches his changing needs.
November 12, 2015
The difficult decision to feed a child through a g-tube
Dr. Katherine Nelson and SickKids parents Genevieve and Gavin reflect making the decision to use a g-tube.