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September 12, 2016
Exposure to laundry detergent packets sending few Canadian kids to emergency rooms, new study finds
Despite the growing household presence of Single-Use Detergent Sacs (SUDS) – or laundry pods as they’re commercially known, a new study led by SickKids reveals a low number of children’s emergency room visits for exposure to the candy-coloured, potentially-poisonous packets.
September 9, 2016
Speak up we’re listening: preventing youth suicide takes a team
Joanne Bignell, Nurse Practitioner with the Urgent Care Psychiatry Program at SickKids, gives her perspective on preventing youth suicide as a team.
September 6, 2016
Researchers and global health experts have come to understand that simply giving food to severely malnourished children often does not lead to recovery. This is because severely malnourished children’s bodies are affected on a deeper level that is poorly understood.
August 31, 2016
Hospital-wide evacuation drill a success at SickKids
Emergency preparedness is a top priority at SickKids, as this can have a huge impact on patient and staff safety. Over the past year, SickKids has engaged in mock drills for various emergency scenarios that can occur in hospitals.
August 26, 2016
Every dog has its day! Let’s celebrate the therapy dogs at SickKids
August 26 marks National Dog Day, where we show our appreciation for family dogs and dogs who work selflessly to keep us safe and bring comfort. At The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), there are some four-legged furry friends who help children during their hospital experience.
August 24, 2016
In a study led by SickKids, data shows that children hospitalized with type B influenza, which infects only humans, had a greater mortality than those infected with type A.
August 22, 2016
Building connections and transforming paediatric care in China
SickKids International (SKI) has recently landed in China to commence two new collaboration opportunities. Partnering with hospitals in the north and south of the country, each project is focused on a different clinical specialization.
August 16, 2016
Built for walking: Safe environments for active school travel
In preparation for children going back to school this September, Drs. Linda Rothman and Andrew Howard give their perspective on safe walking environments.
August 11, 2016
Learning from Olympians: improving treatments for kids with chronic illnesses
Dr. Greg Wells, Associate Scientist, Physiology & Experimental Medicine, gives his perspective on how understanding the bodies of Olympians can shed light on prevention, diagnosis and treatment of chronic illnesses in kids.
August 11, 2016
SickKids recognizes students on International Youth Day 2016
August 12 is International Youth Day, a day marked by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of youth civic engagement. This year’s theme for International Youth Day is focused on the leading role of young people in achieving the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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.