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2011 Research Successes Archive
2011-12-23 Canada’s First Neurovascular Unit OpensThe first neurovascular unit (NVU) in Canada opened on November 30, 2011 at the Krembil Neuroscience Centre, Toronto Western Hospital, which is part of the University Health Network.
2011-12-23 Study finds new way to predict MS diagnosis in childrenEarly MRI scans can help predict the diagnosis of multiple sclerosis (MS) in children, which may permit earlier initiation of treatment, according to a new national study.
2011-12-23 New Research Centre Opens in OttawaMedical research often happens in small steps, but a new facility at The Ottawa Hospital is designed to enable researchers to answer the big questions that can truly change medical practice and make a difference for patients.
2011-11-04 Results of world-first viral therapy trial in Ottawa cancer patientsResearchers from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI), the University of Ottawa (uOttawa), Jennerex Inc. and several other institutions reported promising results of a world-first cancer therapy.
2011-11-04 Innovative St. Joe’s study reveals bacteria that can reduce stress and anxietyA new study has identified a bacteria, similar to bacteria found in yogurt and fermented foods, with the potential to reduce stress and anxiety.
2011-11-04 Improving communications pathways for non-verbal kidsHolland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital, launched the new Infinity Communication Access Lab, a two-year pilot project to improve the communications pathways and increase chances for academic success for children with complex disabilities.
2011-10-07 St. Mike’s first to use blood-cleaning procedure in North AmericaSt. Michael’s Hospital is the first in North America to have used a novel device that cleaned the blood of a kidney patient and allowed him to receive a transplant from a donor with a different blood type.
2011-10-07 Funding to support novel research to reduce urological infectionsTwo researchers at Lawson Health Research Institute and St. Joseph’s Health Care London have been awarded just over $566,000 as part of a $2.2 million grant from the National Institutes of Health Research (NIH). This funding will help Drs. Peter Cadieux and Hassan Razvi to explore new ways to reduce bacterial build-up on urinary devices.
2011-10-07 Older musicians experience less age-related hearing problemsA study led by Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute in Toronto has found the first evidence that lifelong musicians experience less age-related hearing problems than non-musicians.
2011-09-09 Commercialization brings discovery to better health care provider trainingMaRS Innovation and The Hospital for Sick Children announced the launch of OtoSim Inc. to commercialize an otoscopy training system and process developed by two otolaryngologists at SickKids.