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New way to treat genetic muscle disease shows promise Scientists from the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute (OHRI) and the University of Ottawa have discovered that a drug called Fasudil can extend the average lifespan of mice with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) from 30.5 days to more than 300 days. Researchers find genetic glitch in autism that affects boys, but not girls Autism researchers have uncovered a key genetic clue to explaining the gender bias that affects males four times more than females when it comes to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Study Shows Benefits of Therapy on Anxiety and IBS New research out of St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton has shown how the gold standard for treating those with depression and anxiety can also reduce their symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). Breakthrough treatment successful for blocked arteries The world’s first clinical trial of a new treatment for patients with blocked coronary arteries has shown the novel approach to be safe with promising success rates. St. Joseph’s Hospital receives Canada’s first PET-MRI scanner The new hybrid imaging scanner, which combines magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and positron emission tomography (PET), is an exciting acquisition of the imaging program at Lawson Health Research Institute. The first of its kind in Canada, the machine will play a key role in Lawson’s growing hybrid molecular imaging program. Holland Bloorview scientist develops artificial knee, named rising star Dr. Jan Andrysek developed a prototype metal knee joint with the hopes the simple device will give the gift of mobility to untold numbers of people in developing countries who have lost a leg to amputation. Dr. Andrysek has spent about six years developing the knee joint with a team at the Holland Bloorview Research Institute. Baycrest scientists close to solving neuroscience mystery Scientists at Baycrest’s Rotman Research Institute have uncovered an important clue in the brain’s hippocampus that may help solve a longstanding neuroscience mystery about differences in memory ability between people. UHN performs Canada’s first renal denervation procedure to reduce high blood pressure Doctors at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre performed a minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat high blood pressure, called renal denervation, for the first time in Canada. First Surgical Procedure of Its Kind in Canada Performed at HSN The first computer-navigated orthopaedic biopsy of its kind in North America was performed by an orthopaedic surgeon at Health Sciences North (HSN). The procedure, performed by Dr. Kevan Saidi, required special approval from Health Canada. LHSC celebrates 600th heart transplant Desmond Dias has a new lease on life and the honour of making history. His successful heart transplant surgery, performed at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC), marked the 600th cardiac transplant at LHSC’s Multi-Organ Transplant Centre. |
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