From ill-fitting instruments to assumptions about competence, surgical culture sidelines women, first Canadian study of its ...

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A new risk calculator can help predict how long an older adult will live, and support end-of-life planning. The method used to develop the tool is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association ...

Discover how Melanoma Canada is improving skin cancer outcomes with the Mole Mobile, providing screenings where they are needed most.

Hospital News provides an overview of Lyme disease in Canada and why more needs to be done to diagnose and treat this debilitating disease.

The use of ultraviolet light systems is becoming more widely used in healthcare facilities for disinfecting patient and operating rooms. Yet, ultraviolet lights systems are misunderstood in spite of ...

Learn about the challenges facing nursing education in Canada and its impact on the nursing shortage in long-term care facilities.

In Canada, marginalized populations face many barriers to accessing the health care they need, which can lead to poor outcomes. Researchers at UHN’s Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) ...

Dr. Frank Martino, President & CEO, William Osler Health System. As we begin a New Year, I reflect upon the exceptional dedication of staff, physicians and volunteers across Ontario hospitals who ...

By Tahani Dakkak and Certina Ho The use of mobile technology in healthcare has been expanding in recent years. One of the common forms of mobile technology utilized in healthcare is mobile health ...

North York General Hospital (NYGH) is the first hospital in Canada to use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) as a medication management solution.

Regulations in the Ontario Long Term Care Homes Act support staff by mandating that no person assist more than two residents who need total assistance with eating or drinking at one time. This allows ...