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Collaborative $19 Million Initiative Aims to Strengthen Canada’s Pandemic Response
As we navigate the aftermath of COVID-19, the inevitability of another pandemic looms over us — it's a matter of when, not if. Recognising this urgency, the federal government is investing in several programs to bolster the country’s readiness to respond to emerging...
How donated placenta is being used to treat complex wounds
Mothers Healing Others, developed by Mount Sinai Allograft Technologies, is currently the only program in Ontario where eligible individuals scheduled for Caesarian section at Mount Sinai can donate their birth tissue, to create placental tissue dressings that promote wound closure.
Advancing sarcoma care and research: An interview with Mount Sinai’s newest staff oncologists
This Cancer Awareness Month, meet our newest Staff Medical Oncologists who have joined Mount Sinai’s renowned sarcoma program – the largest in Canada. Read their interview for an inspiring glimpse into their journey.
How a Master Neuron Controls Movement in Worms with Implications for Human Disease
Sinai Health researchers have uncovered a fascinating mechanism in the nervous system of the tiny roundworm Caenorhabditis elegans, which could have significant implications for treating human diseases and advancing robotics. The study, led by Dr. Mei Zhen, Senior...
Empowering patients with expert insights from Mount Sinai Fertility
As we enter Fertility Awareness Week, it's important to recognize that around one in six individuals globally face fertility challenges. Open discussions about fertility are increasing, making it essential to address common questions and deepen our understanding of...
Captured Caring: Moments of inspiration for the week of April 15, 2024
Every day our people at Sinai Health are doing extraordinary things. Captured Caring is a series featuring submissions from our people to provide you with inspiration and encouragement as we care for patients and each other. Have your own story or photo to...
Sinai Health’s Study Investigates Underuse of Breakthrough Diabetes Treatments
Despite their potential to transform type 2 diabetes (T2D) management, the adoption of new medications like SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP1 agonists has been slow, leaving many patients yet to experience their substantial health benefits. “The benefits of SGLT2 inhibitors...