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• Adult vaccination supports healthy aging, helping older Canadians remain healthy, independent and active in the workforce.
• Significant immunization gaps remain, with only 39% of Canadians over 50 vaccinated against shingles despite national recommendations.
• Closing these gaps could deliver major economic benefits, reduci...
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• Inclusive haircare supports patient dignity, identity and well-being, particularly for patients with textured hair and diverse cultural needs.
• UHN’s Dannah Shillingford developed training and resources to help nurses confidently care for all hair types, training more than 40 nurses.
• The initiative improved staff confide...
Researchers develop device that continuously tracks key indicators of lung health, providing transplant teams with more detailed information than current hourly testing.
An organ to be used in transplant surgery being kept in a secure case (Getty Images/sturti).
More than three-quarters of donated lungs offered for transplantation are not used, ...
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• Canada has invested heavily in biomanufacturing infrastructure, but many facilities remain underused.
• More funding, skilled workers and support for biotech companies are needed to turn research into commercial-scale manufacturing.
• Canada could become more globally competitive by improving incentives, streamlining clinica...
“I’ve never met a stronger person than a feisty toddler,” said Sophia Fuciarelli, child life specialist at Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) McMaster Children’s Hospital (MCH). Her comment generated plenty of knowing laughter during the intravenous (IV) insertion session at the inaugural PEARLS Day, a hands-on training event designed to strengthen pediatric emergency care across...