Alfonso Iorio to chair Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact

September 21, 2020

The appointment of Alfonso Iorio as chair of the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) has been announced by Paul O’Byrne, dean and vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Professors join Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

September 18, 2020

Five McMaster University professors, all members of the Faculty of Health Sciences, are joining the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) as fellows.

McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine widely accessed around the globe

September 15, 2020

It has been a year since the release of the McMaster Textbook of Internal Medicine, and already, it’s been accessed by tens of thousands of people around the world.

McMaster professor honoured with national award

September 15, 2020

McMaster University professor and scientist Salim Yusuf is the 2020 recipient of the prestigious McLaughlin Medal from the Royal Society of Canada.

McMaster researchers named Canada Research Chairs

September 14, 2020

Two researchers in the Faculty of Health Sciences have been named new Canada Research Chairs, while a third has been renewed.

Two McMaster professors recognized by the Royal Society of Canada

September 8, 2020

Mark Loeb and Dawn Bowdish, both professors of pathology and molecular medicine of the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University, are being honoured by the Royal Society of Canada.

McMaster HealthLabs, Air Canada and Greater Toronto Airports Authority to conduct a voluntary COVID-19 study of arriving international travellers

September 3, 2020

McMaster HealthLabs, Air Canada and the Greater Toronto Airports Authority today announced that they will partner on a voluntary COVID-19 study of international travellers arriving at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

McMaster ranked among the top 70 universities worldwide

September 2, 2020

McMaster has been named one of the top 70 universities in the world, according to an internationally influential ranking encompassing more than 1,500 institutions worldwide.

Dr. Alfonso Iorio Appointed to the MGDII College of Health Inventors

September 2, 2020 by Charlotte Miller

Dr. Alfonos Iorio is the latest McMaster University community member to join the Michael G. DeGroote Initiative for Innovation in Healthcare (MGDII) College of Health Inventors.

McMaster to create and lead new international nexus for pandemics and biological threats

September 1, 2020

McMaster is launching The Global Nexus for Pandemics and Biological Threats, to ensure Canada and the world are better able to manage the human and economic devastation of COVID-19 and avert future pandemics.

Evidence reviews support avoiding opioid prescriptions for sprains and strains

August 17, 2020

Two new evidence reviews related to acute musculoskeletal injuries like strains and sprains suggest other forms of treatments are as effective as opioids and have less risk of harms to patients.

McMaster-led guidelines issued for new COVID-19 treatment

August 5, 2020

Much has been made recently about the new antiviral drug remdesivir for COVID-19 patients, but a McMaster University-led guideline for physicians warns that it would only be used in the most serious cases, and more research is needed.

Photo series by Mac grads highlights experiences of COVID-19 frontline workers

August 4, 2020

Even though they were both Mac grads, Arnav Agarwal ‘14 and Rishi Bansal ‘20 hadn’t met – until they both had similar ideas to capture the untold stories of COVID-19 frontline workers.

Malignant cancer diagnosed in a dinosaur for the first time

August 4, 2020

Researchers at McMaster University and the Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) have reported the discovery and diagnosis of an aggressive malignant bone cancer — an osteosarcoma — for the first time ever in a dinosaur.

Nominate a promising researcher to give the 2020 Labelle Lecture

July 29, 2020

The Labelle Lectureship Committee of McMaster University is seeking nominations by August 21 for a promising junior health services researcher — a rising star in the field — to give the 2020-21 Labelle Lecture.

Reviews find children not major source of COVID-19, but family stress is high

July 29, 2020

As provinces across Canada are deciding how to restart schools during the pandemic, a research review has found children are not a major source of transmission of COVID-19. A second review has found strain on families, particularly women with children.

Dr. Yannick LeManach, October 16, 1974 - July 13, 2020

July 16, 2020

Therapy delivered electronically more effective than face to face

July 8, 2020

Cognitive behavioural therapy delivered electronically to treat people with depression is more effective than face to face, suggests an evidence review led by McMaster University.

McMaster scoops up $20M more for COVID-19 research

June 25, 2020

McMaster University has garnered $20 million in new funding for 17 COVID-19 research projects from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) and their funding partners.

In memory of Dr. Frederick Morfaw

June 17, 2020

It is with great sadness and a profound sense of loss that leadership of the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) announce the passing of our friend and colleague, Dr. Frederick Morfaw.

McMaster, HHS launch national post-operative virtual care study

June 17, 2020

A team of researchers and health-care providers at McMaster University and Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) has launched a major Canadian study to remotely manage patients after surgery. Their joint research centre, Population Health Research Institute (PHRI), is testing virtual care and remote monitoring technology.