Friday, August 16, 2024 Improved continuity of care protective for persons with lower-extremity amputation
After a lower-extremity amputation (LEA), an improved continuity of clinical care – particularly integration within primary and specialist care – would better assist in the management of LEA and related conditions, suggests a new study.
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Thursday, August 8, 2024 Common antibiotics carry small but serious risks of life-threatening drug reactions, but some are safer than others
Two classes of commonly-prescribed oral antibiotics are associated with the greatest risk for severe drug rashes that can lead to emergency department visits, hospitalizations and even death, according to a new study published in the journal JAMA.
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Wednesday, August 7, 2024 Stryker completes acquisition of SRI spin-off company MOLLI Surgical
Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, has announced that it has completed the acquisition of MOLLI Surgical Inc., a SRI spin-off company specializing in the development of wire-free soft tissue localization technology for breast conserving surgery.
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Tuesday, August 6, 2024 From high school to medical school, SRI gives students the chance to engage in research
Throughout the summer, SRI plays host to high school, undergraduate and medical school students, providing them with unique hospital-based research experiences and exposure to an array of scientific specialties. This year, SRI welcomed over 200 learners into these programs.
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Monday, July 15, 2024 AI in Action: Supporting precision radiation oncology
Dr. William Tran, radiotherapist and senior scientist in the Odette Cancer Program, has teamed up with Dr. Fang-I Lu, a breast pathologist at Sunnybrook, and together, they are developing AI technology to improve radiation therapy treatment for breast cancer patients.
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