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Industry-funded studies more likely to find new treatments cost effective
June 23, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
Medical industry sponsorship of economic evaluations on new treatments are more likely to be found cost-effective than independent research across a range of diseases.
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A day to “pause, reflect, celebrate and honour” National Indigenous Peoples Day
June 21, 2022
McMaster's Faculty of Health Sciences joins Canadians across the country today to recognize and celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day.
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McMaster announces acting associate vice-president, Equity and Inclusion
June 21, 2022 by Daily News
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Three new Canada Research Chairs and two renewals awarded
June 2, 2022
Three McMaster University scientists have been named Canada Research Chairs (CRCs) and two more have received renewals of the honour created to promote Canada’s role as a global leader in medical innovation.
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Hamilton Biostatistician, Dr. Lehana Thabane, Recognized for Collaborative and Impactful Work
June 1, 2022 by Mike Beattie
Lehana Thabane, a Hamilton-based biostatistician whose work is celebrated internationally, has been named the recipient of the 2022 Award for Impact of Applied and Collaborative Work from the Statistical Society of Canada (SSC).
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Retirement home residents more likely to end up in hospital
May 30, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
Residents of Ontario retirement homes have higher rates of hospital-based care compared to people in long-term care (LTC) facilities, say McMaster University researchers.
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Prone positioning may not be helpful for all hospitalized COVID-19 patients
May 27, 2022 by Mike Beattie
Prone positioning, or lying face down, does not significantly reduce the risk of intubation in hospitalized patients experiencing acute hypoxemic respiratory failure from COVID-19, according to Hamilton-based researchers.
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McMaster to convene symposium on Islamophobia in healthcare
May 27, 2022
McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is holding a symposium Wednesday, June 1 on tackling Islamophobia in health care and improving health care for Canadian Muslims.
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Meet the Health Sciences 2022 valedictorian
May 26, 2022 by Daily News
Faculty of Health Sciences valedictorian Jacqueline Rintjema graduates with a Master of Public Health degree.
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Alba DiCenso and James Volmink are spring honorary degree recipients
May 19, 2022 by Daily News
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McMaster team brings home award named for David Sackett
May 4, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
An international award named for McMaster University’s founding father of Canadian evidence-based medicine has been brought home for the first time by a research team from the department he established.
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$32 million invested in national heart failure research network
May 3, 2022 by Heather Angus-Lee
Researchers of McMaster University’s Population Health Research Institute will play a foundational role in a new, coast-to-coast patient-driven network tackling the challenge of heart failure, a common condition that is often fatal and on the rise in Canada.
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New cardiac defibrillator much safer for patients: Study
May 2, 2022 by Heather Angus-Lee
High-risk patients who need defibrillators to prevent cardiac arrest can experience fewer complications with a type of device implanted under the skin, a Canadian study led by McMaster University researchers has found.
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Teresa Chan wins AFMC award for faculty development
April 25, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
McMaster University’s Teresa Chan is winner of the Association of Faculties of Medicine of Canada (AFMC)’s Outstanding Contribution to Faculty Development Award for innovations in medical education.
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‘When Wonky Works’ subject of May 9 Chanchlani lecture
April 25, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
A Northwestern University professor will present ‘When Wonky Works: Success, Failures and Learning Gaps in Implementation Science for Public Policy’ as part of his winning the Chanchlani Global Health Research lecture at McMaster University on May 9.
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Hard to change minds when it comes to vaccine willingness: Study
April 12, 2022 by Laura Lawson
New research emerging from McMaster and McGill Universities provides insight into the reasons and the factors that may lead to vaccine hesitancy among older adults, who are known to be at increased risk of severe symptoms from COVID-19.
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Deborah Cook wins 2022 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
April 5, 2022
McMaster professor Deborah Cook is the winner of the prestigious 2022 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award for her ground-breaking research in the treatment of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).
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Flu vaccines protect patients with heart failure, says McMaster-led study
April 3, 2022
An international study led by McMaster University researchers has found that flu vaccines can greatly reduce the risk of life-threatening complications in people with heart failure.
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Major bleeding reduced in patients having non-cardiac surgery
April 3, 2022 by Heather Angus-Lee
A large, international study led by McMaster University researchers has found a drug that helps the blood to clot reduced life-threatening, major and critical organ bleeding in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery – without increasing major vascular complications.
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Hamilton Charter for Promoting Gender Equity in Healthcare
April 1, 2022
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton, Hamilton Health Sciences and the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University have jointly signed the Hamilton Charter for Promoting Gender Equity in Health Care.
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McMaster launches Canada’s first graduate degree in midwifery
March 28, 2022
McMaster University’s Midwifery Education Program (MEP) is launching Canada’s first Master of Science (MSc) degree for midwives to build both scholarship and leadership in the profession.
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No indication Ivermectin clinically useful in treating COVID-19: Study
March 23, 2022 by McMaster Brighter World
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New McMaster textbook tailored for South Asia
March 21, 2022
A new edition of the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine – South Asian Edition 2022 is being released both in print and online
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Salim Yusuf honoured with Killam Prize
March 15, 2022
World-renowned cardiologist Salim Yusuf has won the prestigious Killam Prize for health sciences for his research on preventing and treating cardiovascular disease.
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Hertzel Gerstein receives the 2022 Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Diabetes Research Award
March 15, 2022 by PHRI
McMaster University’s Hertzel Gerstein has received the 2022 Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Diabetes Research Award for his extensive research on diabetes prevention and treatment.
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Improving access to mental health services for Black communities: A Q&A with Dr. Fatimah Jackson-Best
March 9, 2022
Dr. Fatimah Jackson-Best, assistant professor with the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), discusses her research that seeks to improve access to mental health and addictions services for Black communities across Ontario.
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Health program co-designed with older adults receives $1M for research study
March 8, 2022 by Casey Irvin
A community-based research project to promote health, independence and mobility among older adults has received nearly $1 million from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (HCCF).
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Better assessment of risk from heart surgery results in better outcomes
March 2, 2022
A large international study led by McMaster University researchers has found an important new benchmark for measuring the risk of death for patients undergoing heart surgery.
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Allergic reaction to second shot unlikely after reaction to first
February 23, 2022
People who experienced an immediate allergic reaction to their first COVID-19 vaccine are unlikely to experience a severe immediate allergic reaction to a second dose, says a study involving McMaster University scientists.
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Public health dean is Hooker Distinguished Visiting Professor
February 22, 2022
The dean of a school of public health, known for his rigor in research methods and uncompromisingly truthful communication of research findings, will be the 2022 Hooker Distinguished Visiting Professor hosted by the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact. Lectures are March 8, 9 and 11.
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Scientists complete diagnostic algorithm study and honour late professor
February 15, 2022
A successful diagnostic algorithm developed by McMaster University researchers that can both detect deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and reduce the need for ultrasound scans, has been published in The BMJ.
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Analysis: 5 ways to tackle ignorance about evidence during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
February 14, 2022 by John Lavis
Some political leaders — the Jair Bolsonaros and Donald Trumps of the world — have given the public the impression that they’re at war with the scientific community. They’ve wilfully ignored evidence and trafficked in misinformation in ways that have led to botched pandemic responses and cost the lives of millions.
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
February 11, 2022
Here at HEI, and across McMaster University, we do not need to look far to find inspirational women working in STEM.
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Decision makers are more interested in making evidence-driven choices, report finds
February 7, 2022
HEI's John Lavis is co-lead of the secretariat of the Global Commission on Evidence to Address Societal Challenges, which has released a report that finds a shift in responses to the pandemic shows the need to provide governments and leaders with similar high-quality evidence to address other pressing issues.
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Faculty of Health Sciences celebrates Black History Month
February 3, 2022
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is celebrating Black History Month as part of the commitment to celebrate Black excellence, address injustices faced and amplify the voices and narratives across the Black community.
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Greater body fat a risk factor for reduced thinking and memory ability
February 2, 2022
A new study has found that greater body fat is a risk factor for reduced cognitive function, such as processing speed, in adults.
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Public health dean is Hooker Distinguished Visiting Professor
January 26, 2022
The Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) is pleased to announce Dr. David Allison as the 2022 Hooker Distinguished Visiting Professor.
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Indigenous Health Learning Lodge opens at McMaster
January 20, 2022
A new home for Indigenous faculty, staff, and learners, as well as others who want to learn about Indigenizing health science education and Indigenous culture, is officially opening at the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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Faculty gains one new, two renewal CRCs’
January 12, 2022
McMaster researchers across four faculties have been named Canada Research Chairs as part of a national strategy to make this country a global leader in research and development.
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For people over 50, even 'mild' COVID-19 can result in mobility problems
January 12, 2022 by Laura Lawson
A McMaster University study has found that adults over age 50 who experience mild or moderate COVID-19 are at increased risk of worsening mobility and physical function, even in the absence of hospitalization for the virus.
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McMaster researcher finds high rates of trauma for mothers and babies with forceps and vacuum deliveries
January 10, 2022
A study led by a McMaster University researcher is warning that forceps and vacuum deliveries are causing serious trauma to both newborns and mothers.
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Holiday closures at the Faculty of Health Sciences
December 20, 2021
Here is important information about the upcoming holiday closures or changes in hours of service at McMaster University and in the Health Sciences Centre (also know as the McMaster University Medical Centre).
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Why do people use cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
December 20, 2021 by Erin Beaulieu
People who use cannabis during pregnancy and lactation do so to manage pregnancy-related symptoms and pre-existing conditions, including nausea and vomiting, mental health and insomnia, says a study led by McMaster University researchers.
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Prescribing the abortion pill without restrictions is safe and effective
December 9, 2021
Study shows abortion remains safe following Canada’s move to remove restrictions on the medical abortion pill mifepristone in November 2017.
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Immune response and vaccine hesitancy in First Nations investigated
December 7, 2021
McMaster University scientists are joining forces with First Nations, federal government and academic partners to investigate vaccine effectiveness and hesitancy in three Indigenous communities across Canada.
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World’s most cited researchers includes 18 from Faculty of Health Sciences
December 1, 2021
Eighteen Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) researchers are among 20 McMaster University-affiliated scientists recognized as being among the top one per cent of scientists in the world according to their citations.
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Pandemic depression persists among older adults: Study
November 25, 2021 by Laura Lawson, CLSA
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of older people living in the community, with those who are lonely faring far worse, according to new research from McMaster University.
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Weston Family Foundation funds $12M initiative to advance the science of healthy aging
November 24, 2021 by Laura Lawson, CLSA
The Weston Family Foundation is awarding a $12-million research grant to the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) hosted at McMaster University, for a new initiative that will shed light on the many factors that influence brain health as we age, including lifestyle and the human microbiome.
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Post-partum survivors launch therapy sessions for struggling mothers
November 18, 2021
The best cure for mothers struggling with post-partum depression may be speaking with those who have come out the other side.
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One in five vaccinated long-term care residents were at risk of COVID because of low antibody levels, , supporting need for booster shots
November 16, 2021 by McMaster Brighter World
New research from McMaster University, aimed at understanding the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines, found some long-term care residents no longer had high antibody levels months after their second dose, directly supporting government decisions to provide third doses.
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Platelet lab becomes national testing centre for vaccine-related clots
November 10, 2021
A grant from the Public Health Agency of Canada grant has cemented the McMaster Platelet Immunology Laboratory (MPIL) as Canada’s centre for combatting vaccine-related blood clots.
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Machine learning in health: Opportunities and challenges
November 9, 2021 by Cynthia Lokker
The Machine Learning in Health Speaker Series brings together leading thinkers, researchers and learners to discuss the current and potential impact of machine learning in healthcare.
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An old drug saves lives of COVID-19 patients
October 28, 2021
An inexpensive repurposed drug called fluvoxamine can save the lives of COVID-19 patients and cut hospital admissions by up to 30 per cent, says a study co-led by McMaster University.
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Juravinski Research Institute projects aim to transform the health system
October 24, 2021 by McMaster Daily News
The Juravinski Research Institute has funded five new research projects centred around health system transformation across Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
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World Mental Health Day
October 7, 2021
Sunday, October 10 marks the 29th World Mental Health Day, an international day for mental health education, awareness and advocacy.
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Virtual care with remote monitoring catches drug errors and reduces patient pain
September 30, 2021
Patients using take-home technology following non-elective surgery resulted in significantly greater detection and correction of drug errors, and reduction in patients’ pain, says a national study led by McMaster University researchers.
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Cardiac specialist takes up new chair named for Hamilton cardiology pioneer
September 23, 2021
A new research chair at McMaster University has been created honouring Douglas Holder, Hamilton’s pioneer in interventional cardiology, and the first chair holder is Shamir Mehta one of his protégés.
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Best medications for chronic sinusitis identified, says study
September 21, 2021
Patients struggling with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps can greatly benefit from dupilumab, a biologic drug whose effectiveness was evaluated by researchers at McMaster University.
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McMaster community works together to send $750,000 in PPE and gear to Uganda
September 19, 2021 by McMaster Daily News
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Agarwal becomes first McMaster Family Medicine Levitt Scholar
September 15, 2021 by Casey Irvin
Gina Agarwal, a physician renowned as a leader in building systems of primary care for vulnerable people, has been recognized as the inaugural McMaster Family Medicine Levitt Scholar.
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HEI community members named Canadian Academy of Health Sciences fellows
September 14, 2021
Congratulations to Maureen Markle-Reid, Mitch Levine, Alfonso Iorio and Maureen Dobbins.
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Major study finds convalescent plasma doesn’t help seriously ill COVID-19 patients
September 9, 2021
A major study has found that convalescent plasma does not reduce the risk of intubation or death for COVID-19 patients.
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Medical cannabis may give modest benefits for chronic pain
September 8, 2021
A minority of people living with chronic pain who try medical cannabis may experience important relief and the risk of side effects is typically small, says an international study led by McMaster University scientists.
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Combo therapy cuts risk of heart attacks and strokes in half
August 29, 2021
A combination therapy of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure medications can cut the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) in half.
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Anti-depressant can save COVID patients, says McMaster-led study
August 13, 2021
An inexpensive oral anti-depressant can save the lives of COVID-19 patients and cut hospital admissions by up to 30 per cent, says a study co-led by McMaster University.
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Major investment renews national research platform on aging
August 12, 2021 by Laura Lawson/CLSA
Grants totaling $61.5 million were announced today by the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, to support the next phase of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) hosted at McMaster University.
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International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
August 9, 2021
August 9 marks International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Join the entire HEI community today and every day in honouring Indigenous Peoples’ rights, distinct traditions and way of life.
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McMaster project to improve access to palliative care for Indigenous Ontarians
July 20, 2021
With support of $1.24 million in funding and the partnership of Indigenous Services Canada, McMaster University researcher Hsien Seow is planning a large education intervention aimed at improving access to community-based palliative care for Ontario’s Indigenous communities.
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Vanier and Banting scholars recognized for their innovative research
July 15, 2021
Seven graduate students have been awarded the Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship. Each will receive $50,000 a year, for up to three years. Learn more about the recipients of this prestigious award below.
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McMaster researchers identify how VITT happens
July 7, 2021
A McMaster University team of researchers has found how, exactly, the COVID-19 vaccines that use adenovirus vectors trigger a rare but sometimes fatal blood clotting reaction called vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia or VITT.
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Faculty’s town halls outline Return to Mac status
June 30, 2021
Two virtual town hall sessions held this week for faculty and staff of the Faculty of Health Sciences heard questions that ranged from a hybrid work model and ventilation of campus buildings to guidelines for fully-vaccinated people and whether the health sciences library will be open.
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Industry-funded studies more likely to find new treatments cost effective
June 23, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
Medical industry sponsorship of economic evaluations on new treatments are more likely to be found cost-effective than independent research across a range of diseases.
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Hamilton Biostatistician, Dr. Lehana Thabane, Recognized for Collaborative and Impactful Work
June 1, 2022 by Mike Beattie
Lehana Thabane, a Hamilton-based biostatistician whose work is celebrated internationally, has been named the recipient of the 2022 Award for Impact of Applied and Collaborative Work from the Statistical Society of Canada (SSC).
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Retirement home residents more likely to end up in hospital
May 30, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
Residents of Ontario retirement homes have higher rates of hospital-based care compared to people in long-term care (LTC) facilities, say McMaster University researchers.
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Prone positioning may not be helpful for all hospitalized COVID-19 patients
May 27, 2022 by Mike Beattie
Prone positioning, or lying face down, does not significantly reduce the risk of intubation in hospitalized patients experiencing acute hypoxemic respiratory failure from COVID-19, according to Hamilton-based researchers.
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McMaster team brings home award named for David Sackett
May 4, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
An international award named for McMaster University’s founding father of Canadian evidence-based medicine has been brought home for the first time by a research team from the department he established.
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$32 million invested in national heart failure research network
May 3, 2022 by Heather Angus-Lee
Researchers of McMaster University’s Population Health Research Institute will play a foundational role in a new, coast-to-coast patient-driven network tackling the challenge of heart failure, a common condition that is often fatal and on the rise in Canada.
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New cardiac defibrillator much safer for patients: Study
May 2, 2022 by Heather Angus-Lee
High-risk patients who need defibrillators to prevent cardiac arrest can experience fewer complications with a type of device implanted under the skin, a Canadian study led by McMaster University researchers has found.
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‘When Wonky Works’ subject of May 9 Chanchlani lecture
April 25, 2022 by Fram Dinshaw
A Northwestern University professor will present ‘When Wonky Works: Success, Failures and Learning Gaps in Implementation Science for Public Policy’ as part of his winning the Chanchlani Global Health Research lecture at McMaster University on May 9.
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Hard to change minds when it comes to vaccine willingness: Study
April 12, 2022 by Laura Lawson
New research emerging from McMaster and McGill Universities provides insight into the reasons and the factors that may lead to vaccine hesitancy among older adults, who are known to be at increased risk of severe symptoms from COVID-19.
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Deborah Cook wins 2022 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award
April 5, 2022
McMaster professor Deborah Cook is the winner of the prestigious 2022 Canada Gairdner Wightman Award for her ground-breaking research in the treatment of patients in the intensive care unit (ICU).
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Flu vaccines protect patients with heart failure, says McMaster-led study
April 3, 2022
An international study led by McMaster University researchers has found that flu vaccines can greatly reduce the risk of life-threatening complications in people with heart failure.
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Major bleeding reduced in patients having non-cardiac surgery
April 3, 2022 by Heather Angus-Lee
A large, international study led by McMaster University researchers has found a drug that helps the blood to clot reduced life-threatening, major and critical organ bleeding in patients undergoing non-cardiac surgery – without increasing major vascular complications.
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No indication Ivermectin clinically useful in treating COVID-19: Study
March 23, 2022 by McMaster Brighter World
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Salim Yusuf honoured with Killam Prize
March 15, 2022
World-renowned cardiologist Salim Yusuf has won the prestigious Killam Prize for health sciences for his research on preventing and treating cardiovascular disease.
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Hertzel Gerstein receives the 2022 Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Diabetes Research Award
March 15, 2022 by PHRI
McMaster University’s Hertzel Gerstein has received the 2022 Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Diabetes Research Award for his extensive research on diabetes prevention and treatment.
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Improving access to mental health services for Black communities: A Q&A with Dr. Fatimah Jackson-Best
March 9, 2022
Dr. Fatimah Jackson-Best, assistant professor with the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI), discusses her research that seeks to improve access to mental health and addictions services for Black communities across Ontario.
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Health program co-designed with older adults receives $1M for research study
March 8, 2022 by Casey Irvin
A community-based research project to promote health, independence and mobility among older adults has received nearly $1 million from the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) Healthy Canadians and Communities Fund (HCCF).
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Better assessment of risk from heart surgery results in better outcomes
March 2, 2022
A large international study led by McMaster University researchers has found an important new benchmark for measuring the risk of death for patients undergoing heart surgery.
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Allergic reaction to second shot unlikely after reaction to first
February 23, 2022
People who experienced an immediate allergic reaction to their first COVID-19 vaccine are unlikely to experience a severe immediate allergic reaction to a second dose, says a study involving McMaster University scientists.
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Scientists complete diagnostic algorithm study and honour late professor
February 15, 2022
A successful diagnostic algorithm developed by McMaster University researchers that can both detect deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and reduce the need for ultrasound scans, has been published in The BMJ.
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Analysis: 5 ways to tackle ignorance about evidence during and after the COVID-19 pandemic
February 14, 2022 by John Lavis
Some political leaders — the Jair Bolsonaros and Donald Trumps of the world — have given the public the impression that they’re at war with the scientific community. They’ve wilfully ignored evidence and trafficked in misinformation in ways that have led to botched pandemic responses and cost the lives of millions.
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Greater body fat a risk factor for reduced thinking and memory ability
February 2, 2022
A new study has found that greater body fat is a risk factor for reduced cognitive function, such as processing speed, in adults.
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Faculty gains one new, two renewal CRCs’
January 12, 2022
McMaster researchers across four faculties have been named Canada Research Chairs as part of a national strategy to make this country a global leader in research and development.
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For people over 50, even 'mild' COVID-19 can result in mobility problems
January 12, 2022 by Laura Lawson
A McMaster University study has found that adults over age 50 who experience mild or moderate COVID-19 are at increased risk of worsening mobility and physical function, even in the absence of hospitalization for the virus.
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McMaster researcher finds high rates of trauma for mothers and babies with forceps and vacuum deliveries
January 10, 2022
A study led by a McMaster University researcher is warning that forceps and vacuum deliveries are causing serious trauma to both newborns and mothers.
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Why do people use cannabis during pregnancy and breastfeeding?
December 20, 2021 by Erin Beaulieu
People who use cannabis during pregnancy and lactation do so to manage pregnancy-related symptoms and pre-existing conditions, including nausea and vomiting, mental health and insomnia, says a study led by McMaster University researchers.
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Prescribing the abortion pill without restrictions is safe and effective
December 9, 2021
Study shows abortion remains safe following Canada’s move to remove restrictions on the medical abortion pill mifepristone in November 2017.
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Immune response and vaccine hesitancy in First Nations investigated
December 7, 2021
McMaster University scientists are joining forces with First Nations, federal government and academic partners to investigate vaccine effectiveness and hesitancy in three Indigenous communities across Canada.
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World’s most cited researchers includes 18 from Faculty of Health Sciences
December 1, 2021
Eighteen Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) researchers are among 20 McMaster University-affiliated scientists recognized as being among the top one per cent of scientists in the world according to their citations.
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Pandemic depression persists among older adults: Study
November 25, 2021 by Laura Lawson, CLSA
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the mental health of older people living in the community, with those who are lonely faring far worse, according to new research from McMaster University.
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Weston Family Foundation funds $12M initiative to advance the science of healthy aging
November 24, 2021 by Laura Lawson, CLSA
The Weston Family Foundation is awarding a $12-million research grant to the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) hosted at McMaster University, for a new initiative that will shed light on the many factors that influence brain health as we age, including lifestyle and the human microbiome.
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Post-partum survivors launch therapy sessions for struggling mothers
November 18, 2021
The best cure for mothers struggling with post-partum depression may be speaking with those who have come out the other side.
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One in five vaccinated long-term care residents were at risk of COVID because of low antibody levels, , supporting need for booster shots
November 16, 2021 by McMaster Brighter World
New research from McMaster University, aimed at understanding the immune response to COVID-19 vaccines, found some long-term care residents no longer had high antibody levels months after their second dose, directly supporting government decisions to provide third doses.
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Platelet lab becomes national testing centre for vaccine-related clots
November 10, 2021
A grant from the Public Health Agency of Canada grant has cemented the McMaster Platelet Immunology Laboratory (MPIL) as Canada’s centre for combatting vaccine-related blood clots.
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An old drug saves lives of COVID-19 patients
October 28, 2021
An inexpensive repurposed drug called fluvoxamine can save the lives of COVID-19 patients and cut hospital admissions by up to 30 per cent, says a study co-led by McMaster University.
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Juravinski Research Institute projects aim to transform the health system
October 24, 2021 by McMaster Daily News
The Juravinski Research Institute has funded five new research projects centred around health system transformation across Hamilton Health Sciences, McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
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Virtual care with remote monitoring catches drug errors and reduces patient pain
September 30, 2021
Patients using take-home technology following non-elective surgery resulted in significantly greater detection and correction of drug errors, and reduction in patients’ pain, says a national study led by McMaster University researchers.
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Best medications for chronic sinusitis identified, says study
September 21, 2021
Patients struggling with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps can greatly benefit from dupilumab, a biologic drug whose effectiveness was evaluated by researchers at McMaster University.
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Agarwal becomes first McMaster Family Medicine Levitt Scholar
September 15, 2021 by Casey Irvin
Gina Agarwal, a physician renowned as a leader in building systems of primary care for vulnerable people, has been recognized as the inaugural McMaster Family Medicine Levitt Scholar.
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HEI community members named Canadian Academy of Health Sciences fellows
September 14, 2021
Congratulations to Maureen Markle-Reid, Mitch Levine, Alfonso Iorio and Maureen Dobbins.
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Major study finds convalescent plasma doesn’t help seriously ill COVID-19 patients
September 9, 2021
A major study has found that convalescent plasma does not reduce the risk of intubation or death for COVID-19 patients.
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Medical cannabis may give modest benefits for chronic pain
September 8, 2021
A minority of people living with chronic pain who try medical cannabis may experience important relief and the risk of side effects is typically small, says an international study led by McMaster University scientists.
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Combo therapy cuts risk of heart attacks and strokes in half
August 29, 2021
A combination therapy of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure medications can cut the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) in half.
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Anti-depressant can save COVID patients, says McMaster-led study
August 13, 2021
An inexpensive oral anti-depressant can save the lives of COVID-19 patients and cut hospital admissions by up to 30 per cent, says a study co-led by McMaster University.
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Major investment renews national research platform on aging
August 12, 2021 by Laura Lawson/CLSA
Grants totaling $61.5 million were announced today by the Honourable Filomena Tassi, Minister of Labour, to support the next phase of the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) hosted at McMaster University.
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McMaster researchers identify how VITT happens
July 7, 2021
A McMaster University team of researchers has found how, exactly, the COVID-19 vaccines that use adenovirus vectors trigger a rare but sometimes fatal blood clotting reaction called vaccine-induced immune thrombotic thrombocytopenia or VITT.
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Public health dean is Hooker Distinguished Visiting Professor
February 22, 2022
The dean of a school of public health, known for his rigor in research methods and uncompromisingly truthful communication of research findings, will be the 2022 Hooker Distinguished Visiting Professor hosted by the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact. Lectures are March 8, 9 and 11.
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Faculty of Health Sciences celebrates Black History Month
February 3, 2022
The Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) is celebrating Black History Month as part of the commitment to celebrate Black excellence, address injustices faced and amplify the voices and narratives across the Black community.
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World Mental Health Day
October 7, 2021
Sunday, October 10 marks the 29th World Mental Health Day, an international day for mental health education, awareness and advocacy.
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International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples
August 9, 2021
August 9 marks International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples. Join the entire HEI community today and every day in honouring Indigenous Peoples’ rights, distinct traditions and way of life.
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McMaster project to improve access to palliative care for Indigenous Ontarians
July 20, 2021
With support of $1.24 million in funding and the partnership of Indigenous Services Canada, McMaster University researcher Hsien Seow is planning a large education intervention aimed at improving access to community-based palliative care for Ontario’s Indigenous communities.
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