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May 1, 2023
Family experiences central to new trauma-informed care video series for staff education
A core component of SickKids Mental Health Strategy, the video series is being co-created with family partners to centre lived experiences of trauma.
April 27, 2023
The award recognizes Bhutta’s leadership, vision, and innovation in global child and maternal health research and policy.
April 24, 2023
A research team tracked the availability and price of childhood cancer medications in four East African countries in bid to improve global access to cancer treatments.
April 21, 2023
How neurodiagnostic technologists support patient care by measuring and recording brain waves
It’s Neurodiagnostic Week! Get to know some of SickKids’ neurodiagnostic technologists.
April 19, 2023
Automation and innovation at SickKids core facility sparks research into new therapies
SPARC Drug Discovery brings together clinicians, scientists and novel systems to explore potential therapeutics in a step towards Precision Child Health.
April 14, 2023
Bacteria ‘dimmer switch’ discovery may help new therapies target tuberculosis
SickKids and University of Guelph research into bacteria complex uncovered a potential drug target for tuberculosis.
April 13, 2023
A clinical RNA sequencing platform at SickKids, the first of its kind in Canada, offers insights into the diagnosis of complex genetic conditions and the future of precision diagnostics.
April 11, 2023
Precision magnetics could be game-changer for therapy-resistant brain cancers
New mechanical nanosurgery approach developed by SickKids and U of T researchers uses nanotechnology and precision magnetics to destroy tumour cells.
March 31, 2023
Three innovative SickKids projects awarded funding to support brain and mental health programs
Each program seeks to provide novel care and support to patients and families at SickKids and internationally.
March 29, 2023
Study demonstrates importance of monitoring electrical seizures in newborns
Electrical seizure burden in newborns with neonatal encephalopathy is associated with language and cognitive outcomes at 18 months of age.
March 29, 2023
Less intensive management can be the best family-friendly and resource-friendly option.
March 23, 2023
Blood sugar levels in newborns may predict likelihood of brain injury
A SickKids research team has linked high blood sugar levels in the first 48 hours of life with brain injury in infants with neonatal encephalopathy.