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January 27, 2016
Treating the body and mind together
Most of us know where to go when our children are physically unwell. Some of us know where to go and what to do when we have concerns about our children’s mental health. But what about when we are worried about the physical AND mental well-being of our children and youth? Dr. Tony Pignatiello offers his perspective.
January 26, 2016
A new study led by SickKids employed an advanced brain scanning technique to monitor brain activity and found that soldiers with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are more likely to perceive threatening facial expressions than those who are not affected by the disorder.
January 25, 2016
Growth plate fractures in children’s ankle injuries are much rarer than previously thought
A new study led by SickKids found that lateral ankle injuries in children without X-ray evidence of a fracture are most often sprains that can be easily treated with a removable splint.
January 20, 2016
Stanley Zlotkin appointed to Order of Ontario for contribution and leadership in global child health
Stanley Zlotkin has been appointed to the Order of Ontario for his work and leadership in global child health. The Order of Ontario is the province's highest official honour.
January 20, 2016
Dangerous driving puts kids at higher risk of getting hit during school drop-offs
Dangerous driving when dropping children off at schools may put kids at increased risk of getting injured in the vicinity of their schools, a recent York University and SickKids study indicates.
January 19, 2016
SickKids joins global experts in call for stillbirth prevention in new Lancet research series
The Lancet’s Ending Preventable Stillbirth Series was developed by 216 experts from more than 100 organizations in 43 countries. The research provides compelling evidence of the preventability of most stillbirths.
January 15, 2016
Follow-up care of minor wrist fractures may be handled by primary care physicians, study shows
A study led by SickKids examined 180 children with a type of wrist fracture called a "distal forearm buckle fracture" that were treated with a removable splint and then referred to their primary care physician for reassessment.
January 13, 2016
Biology of tumour changes when childhood brain cancer recurs, Canadian study finds
New research co-led by SickKids and the BC Cancer Agency offers a simple explanation as to why new and experimental treatments fail for children with recurrent medulloblastoma, the most common cancerous brain tumour in children.
January 13, 2016
Study suggests whole genome sequencing should be primary genetic test for patients
A new study compared standard genetic testing to whole genome sequencing in 100 patient cases at SickKids and found that whole genome sequencing identified genetic variants that could help with diagnosis in more than a third of the patients.
December 22, 2015
SickKids gives gift of sight in time for Christmas
For Zachary, Christmas came early this year, when he received the gift of sight at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). On Dec. 7, he became one of the first three patients at SickKids to receive laser refractive surgery, commonly known as laser eye surgery.
December 22, 2015
The man behind the train: Volunteer delivers joy to SickKids year round
The SickKids train is a miniature locomotive on an elevated track that travels along a loop 175 feet long. For almost a decade Keith has been the man behind the SickKids train. He generously dedicates his time to ensuring that the train is always in working order.
December 21, 2015
It's the end of another great year at SickKids! Check out some of our highlights and milestones from 2015.