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Am I still a safe driver? This 5-min test could start the conversation
August 18, 2023
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A five-minute questionnaire could help doctors start a conversation with older adults who have medical conditions that may affect their ability to drive.
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Does “prehab” before surgery improve patient outcomes? Pilot sets the stage for national trial
October 5, 2022
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A home-based prehabilitation or “prehab” program designed to help older adults with frailty recover from cancer surgery has shown promise in a randomized pilot trial, particularly for patients who had a high level of adherence to the program.
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Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring compound, awakens stem cells to repair damaged muscle
August 4, 2022
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A new study published in the journal Science reveals a unique form of cell communication that controls muscle repair.
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Supercharging stem cells
November 12, 2021
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Dr. Jeff Dilworth is receiving The Ottawa Hospital’s Chrétien Researcher of the Year Award for his groundbreaking research, which could bring new energy to exhausted stem cells and help them repair the body
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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded eight grants worth $5 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
August 10, 2021
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These projects will advance science and improve health in areas such as cancer immunotherapy, orthopedic surgery, long-term care, neuromuscular disease, blood clots, vascular disease, aging, kidney disease and Inuit health.
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Research unravels links between fasting, lifespan and muscle stem cells
June 2, 2021
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Intermittent fasting (or skipping meals) has often been reported to increase lifespan in various animals, but the observation that it also affects muscle stem cell function has been less well-studied.
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Stem cells go ‘all in’ to repair damaged muscles
May 12, 2021
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When faced with a major muscle injury, muscle stem cells need to find the right balance between repair and self-preservation. New research led by Dr. Jeff Dilworth shows for the first time that upon injury, muscle stem cells prioritize immediate repa
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Two researchers at The Ottawa Hospital receive Ontario Early Researcher Awards
September 1, 2020
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Two researchers from The Ottawa Hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa received Early Researcher Awards from the Ontario Research Fund.
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Dr. Doug Manuel awarded title of Distinguished University Professor
September 24, 2019
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The physician and researcher has dedicated his career to improving the health of communities and reducing inequities in health care.
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Same-day physician access could prevent 1 in 6 hospitalizations in long-term care homes
September 11, 2019
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According to a study led by Dr. Daniel Kobewka, residents of long-term care homes that had same-day physician access were 21 percent less likely to be hospitalized and 14 percent less likely visit an emergency department compared to homes where resid
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Clinical trials offer strong foundation for better patient care
May 16, 2019
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Clinical trials are an important step toward developing new treatments and learning more about diseases and conditions. In honour of International Clinical Trials Day, read how some of the researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are making huge contribut
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Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) and do-not-hospitalize (DNH) orders not enough to prevent potentially avoidable hospital visits: study
April 15, 2019
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Do-not-resuscitate (DNR) and do-not-hospitalize (DNH) orders in long-term care homes (nursing homes) across Ontario led to reductions in rates of hospitalizations and hospital deaths, but did not eliminate these potentially inappropriate transfers, a
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Dr. William Stanford has been named The Ottawa Hospital’s Chrétien Researcher of the Year for his work on blood cancer and other diseases
October 23, 2018
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When Dr. William Stanford first became a biological scientist, he simply followed his curiosity and was happy to let others pursue any practical applications of his research. Today, he goes on bedside rounds with clinicians, meets with patients and d
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Stem cell researchers tackle muscle weakness in older people
May 30, 2018
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For most people, muscle loss is a normal part of aging that makes daily tasks harder. Muscle loss called sarcopenia happens more quickly, leading to falls and decreased mobility. One reason for this muscle loss is that stem cells that help repair dam
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The Ottawa Hospital awarded $12.7M for research, double the national CIHR success rate
January 30, 2018
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Sixteen research groups at The Ottawa Hospital, affiliated with the University of Ottawa, have been awarded $12.7 million in the most recent project grant competition from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). This represents a success r
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Researchers turn back the clock to watch aging in fast forward
July 20, 2017
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Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS) is a rare genetic disease that resembles rapid aging, with young children displaying hardened blood vessels, fragile bones and wrinkles among other symptoms. It usually results in death during the teenage
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Researcher aims to make surgery safer for frail patients
September 29, 2016
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Anesthesiologist and scientist Dr. Daniel McIsaac is doing research to better understand why some older patients recover quickly after surgery while others do not.
As Canada’s population ages, more older patients are coming to hospital for sur
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$530,000 grant to find Canadians’ most important risk factors for dementia
March 30, 2016
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Drs. Doug Manuel and Peter Tanuseputro have been awarded a $530,000 grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) to build models that will predict dementia incidence and the future burden of the disease on the Canadian population.
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Frail patients more likely to die in the year after surgery
February 24, 2016
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While all surgeries come with risks, a recent study led by Dr. Daniel McIsaac found that frail, elderly patients are more likely to die in the year after surgery than other patients. The study published in JAMA Surgery reviewed the health records
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