The COVID-19 pandemic presented unique challenges in the provision of optimal patient care, including at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). For instance, there was a lack of evidence regarding appropriate viral testing and interventions, and the virus was also associated with adverse health events occurring well beyond acute infection. In response, SickKids has been […]

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and chronic insomnia have each been associated with decreased levels of physical activity (PA). In turn, insufficient PA can lead to poorer sleep. For people with both OSA and insomnia – a combination called COMISA – guidelines recommend continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) for OSA and cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia […]

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The proposed project aims to identify functional brain differences between people with different types of central disorders of hypersomnolence (narcolepsy type 1, narcolepsy type 2, and idiopathic hypersomnia) By combining data from over 1,800 participants from research sites across 21 countries, the project will reveal key brain differences that enhance our understanding of the underlying […]

This project aims to maximize the accessibility of an existing validated computer tablet-based brain health assessment tool. Specifically, we wish to expand the assessment tool to a web-based platform and improve its ability to rate a user’s performance in a personalized way. Currently, there are few choices for clinicians to test rule-based skilled performance needed […]

Chronic wounds pose a significant threat to public health. The economic burden of wounds is projected to increase to $18.7 billion by 2027, with an annual growth rate of 6.6% from 2020 to 2027. By providing a fertile ground for the growth of infectious microorganisms, especially in immunocompromised patients, wounds lead to extended hospitalization and […]

Cell-based biosensors are living cells that have been genetically engineered to detect and measure different chemicals of interest. Similar to the cells in our nose that allow us to smell isoamyl-alcohol (banana), or allyl thiol (garlic), biosensors use protein receptors and produce a measurable read-out such as fluorescence to determine the amount of target molecule […]

NYGH has opened a new mental health and addiction-focused area in its emergency department. Part of the development of this new area includes integrating staff from community-based organizations to better connect patients with outpatient treatment services as well as other health and social supports they may need. The practicum will involve developing an understanding of […]

Ce projet vise à améliorer la réadaptation des personnes atteintes de paralysies ou de troubles neuromusculaires affectant les bras, grâce à une technologie appelée stimulation électrique fonctionnelle (SEF). Cette technique utilise des impulsions électriques pour activer les muscles, permettant des mouvements que les patients ne peuvent pas réaliser seuls. L’étude se concentre sur l’effet de […]

More than 25 million Africans and 800,000 Canadians suffer from chronic wounds. Wound infections are a leading cause of hospitalization and disability in immunocompromised people and vulnerable populations. This is compounded by the indiscriminate use of antibiotics, leading to antimicrobial resistance and failure of treatments. Therefore, antibiotic alternatives are needed. Inspired by traditional wisdom, phytotherapy […]

Patients referred for thyroid nodule (TN) assessment will be invited to participate in the study. Patients will undergo screening using infrared thermography (IT) and ultrasound (US) with needle insertion. Neck IT thermograms will be captured using the FLIR TS865 for all patients’ frontal and lateral norms. With the IT camera software, the regions of interest […]

Parkinson’s disease is commonly described as a brain disorder, but recent research suggests that early events outside the brain (periphery) may influence Parkinson’s disease neuropathology. The blood-brain barrier is a structure that protects the vulnerable brain tissue from blood-borne toxins and circulating immune cells, but barrier function appears compromised in PD. A consequence, there may […]