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View Article: Sudbury researcher targets TB with global test - Target-TB detects the presence of tuberculosis faster and more easily than current testsSudbury researcher targets TB with global test
Target-TB detects the presence of tuberculosis faster and more easily than current tests
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View Article: Clinical trial for diabetic foot surgery - A clinical trial getting underway in Sault Ste. Marie could offer diabetic patients experiencing chronic, debilitating foot pain and numbness significant relief. A study designed to test surgical peripheral nerve decompression for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy in the foot is currently recruiting subjects in the city under the direction of Dr. Tim Best, assistant professor with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.Clinical trial for diabetic foot surgery
A clinical trial getting underway in Sault Ste. Marie could offer diabetic patients experiencing chronic, debilitating foot pain and numbness significant relief. A study designed to test surgical peripheral nerve decompression for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy in the foot is currently recruiting subjects in the city under the direction of Dr. Tim Best, assistant professor with the Northern Ontario School of Medicine.
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View Article: ERCP program proposed for Sioux Lookout - The high incidence of gallbladder disease in northwestern Ontario has led general surgeon Dr. Eric Touzin to advocate for an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) capability at the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre.ERCP program proposed for Sioux Lookout
The high incidence of gallbladder disease in northwestern Ontario has led general surgeon Dr. Eric Touzin to advocate for an endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) capability at the Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre.
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View Article: Noted MRI scientist joins Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute - Dr. Mitchell Albert has joined Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute as a professor and research chair. Recruited to Thunder Bay from the University of Massachusetts, Mitchell spent 11 years at Harvard Medical School.Noted MRI scientist joins Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute
Dr. Mitchell Albert has joined Lakehead University and the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute as a professor and research chair. Recruited to Thunder Bay from the University of Massachusetts, Mitchell spent 11 years at Harvard Medical School.
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View Article: Cancer research wins competition - Rna Diagnostics Inc., a cancer diagnostics research company co-founded by Sudbury-based researcher Dr. Amadeo Parissenti, claimed the top prize earlier this year at a new business venture competition in Toronto.Cancer research wins competition
Rna Diagnostics Inc., a cancer diagnostics research company co-founded by Sudbury-based researcher Dr. Amadeo Parissenti, claimed the top prize earlier this year at a new business venture competition in Toronto.
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View Article: Study targets francophone women with gynecological cancer - Sylvie Rivard, a Ph.D student in the School of Rural and Northern Health at Laurentian University, is studying the effects of gynecological cancer on francophone women’s personal and sexual experiences. Study targets francophone women with gynecological cancer
Sylvie Rivard, a Ph.D student in the School of Rural and Northern Health at Laurentian University, is studying the effects of gynecological cancer on francophone women’s personal and sexual experiences.
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View Article: Cancer therapeutics initiative awarded $1 million - The Sudbury-based Cancer Therapeutics Research Initiative (CTRI) has received $1 million from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.Cancer therapeutics initiative awarded $1 million
The Sudbury-based Cancer Therapeutics Research Initiative (CTRI) has received $1 million from the Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation.
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View Article: Chloroquine eyed as anti-cancer drug - Dr. Hoyun Lee, a career scientist at Sudbury Regional Hospital’s Regional Cancer Program, plans to begin testing the effectiveness of chloroquine as an anti-cancer drug on laboratory animals at Laurentian University. Chloroquine eyed as anti-cancer drug
Dr. Hoyun Lee, a career scientist at Sudbury Regional Hospital’s Regional Cancer Program, plans to begin testing the effectiveness of chloroquine as an anti-cancer drug on laboratory animals at Laurentian University.
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View Article: Tornado Medical Systems on a hiring spree in Thunder Bay - Tornado Medical Systems (TMS) is recruiting senior and junior software developers, senior and junior electrical, mechanical and optical engineers, and experienced engineering project managers for its Thunder Bay product development team. Tornado Medical Systems on a hiring spree in Thunder Bay
Tornado Medical Systems (TMS) is recruiting senior and junior software developers, senior and junior electrical, mechanical and optical engineers, and experienced engineering project managers for its Thunder Bay product development team.
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View Article: Sudbury Regional recruits VP of research - Sudbury Regional Hospital has hired Dr. Francisco Diaz-Mitoma as vice-president of research. Sudbury Regional recruits VP of research
Sudbury Regional Hospital has hired Dr. Francisco Diaz-Mitoma as vice-president of research.
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View Article: New VP of research has big plans for Thunder Bay - The new vice-president of research for both Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute is hoping that a stronger focus on research will help transform this northwestern Ontario city's hospital into a leading academic medical centre.New VP of research has big plans for Thunder Bay
The new vice-president of research for both Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre and the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute is hoping that a stronger focus on research will help transform this northwestern Ontario city's hospital into a leading academic medical centre.
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View Article: Algae eyed as source of nutraceuticals and biodiesel - The algae that form a green slime on our lakes and waterways and that so many of us find revolting could one day be grown in giant commercial-scale tanks in Northern Ontario to produce dietary supplements such as Omega-3 fatty acids and anti-oxidants, as well as clean-burning biodiesel to fuel underground mining equipment.Algae eyed as source of nutraceuticals and biodiesel
The algae that form a green slime on our lakes and waterways and that so many of us find revolting could one day be grown in giant commercial-scale tanks in Northern Ontario to produce dietary supplements such as Omega-3 fatty acids and anti-oxidants, as well as clean-burning biodiesel to fuel underground mining equipment.
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View Article: Study shows seniors resist care - A new study conducted for Home Instead Senior Care, a home care service for seniors with 27 offices across Canada, has revealed that just over half of seniors resist care.Study shows seniors resist care
A new study conducted for Home Instead Senior Care, a home care service for seniors with 27 offices across Canada, has revealed that just over half of seniors resist care.
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View Article: Researchers co-ordinate multi-site brain study - Researchers at St. Joseph's Care Group, Toronto Rehab and the Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre are conducting a multi-site study to identify the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for traumatic brain injury patients suffering from depression. The two-year study is being funded by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation.Researchers co-ordinate multi-site brain study
Researchers at St. Joseph's Care Group, Toronto Rehab and the Ottawa Hospital Rehabilitation Centre are conducting a multi-site study to identify the benefits of mindfulness and meditation for traumatic brain injury patients suffering from depression. The two-year study is being funded by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation.
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View Article: PhD student unravels mystery of flaxseed oil - Allison Buckner, a PhD student at Laurentian University, has confirmed the cancer-fighting properties of flaxseed oil in experiments at Sudbury Regional Hospital's Cancer Centre laboratory.PhD student unravels mystery of flaxseed oil
Allison Buckner, a PhD student at Laurentian University, has confirmed the cancer-fighting properties of flaxseed oil in experiments at Sudbury Regional Hospital's Cancer Centre laboratory.
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View Article: Health Unit offers cash to biggest loser - The Porcupine Health Unit is borrowing a successful formula from reality TV to curb obesity in Hearst and Kapuskasing.Health Unit offers cash to biggest loser
The Porcupine Health Unit is borrowing a successful formula from reality TV to curb obesity in Hearst and Kapuskasing.
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View Article: Fewer treatments just as effective - Paper in the New England Journal of Medicine supports use of hypofractionated radiation therapyFewer treatments just as effective
Paper in the New England Journal of Medicine supports use of hypofractionated radiation therapy
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View Article: Study supports NP-managed nursing stations - Parry Sound nursing stations provide service at half the cost of a hospital Emergency RoomStudy supports NP-managed nursing stations
Parry Sound nursing stations provide service at half the cost of a hospital Emergency Room
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View Article: Impact of environmental chemicals studied - Impact of environmental chemicals studied
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View Article: Health study recruiting 150,000 participants - The Ontario Health Study, one of the largest, most ambitious health research studies ever undertaken in the province, has opened an assessment centre in Sudbury and hopes to recruit up to 5,000 participants in the region.Health study recruiting 150,000 participants
The Ontario Health Study, one of the largest, most ambitious health research studies ever undertaken in the province, has opened an assessment centre in Sudbury and hopes to recruit up to 5,000 participants in the region.
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View Article: Institute pioneers new MRI technology - The Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute has recruited a star clinician-scientist to lead a research team tasked with adapting magnetic resonance imaging technology for early detection of cancer.Institute pioneers new MRI technology
The Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute has recruited a star clinician-scientist to lead a research team tasked with adapting magnetic resonance imaging technology for early detection of cancer.
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View Article: Researchers make important discovery - Amadeo Parissenti and a team of researchers at Sudbury Regional Hospital's Regional Cancer Program have discovered a method of determining tumour responsiveness to chemotherapy agents midway through a chemotherapy treatment plan.Researchers make important discovery
Amadeo Parissenti and a team of researchers at Sudbury Regional Hospital's Regional Cancer Program have discovered a method of determining tumour responsiveness to chemotherapy agents midway through a chemotherapy treatment plan.
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View Article: Arts-based work groups help children - A holistic arts-based work group offered through Laurentian University’s School of Social Work is offering children in foster care the skills they need to put their past behind them.Arts-based work groups help children
A holistic arts-based work group offered through Laurentian University’s School of Social Work is offering children in foster care the skills they need to put their past behind them.
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View Article: Thunder Bay acquires cutting edge PET-CT device - A state-of-the-art PET-CT scanner acquired in June by the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute, an arm’s length corporate entity established by the city’s Regional Cancer Centre, underscores the city’s emergence as a leader in molecular imaging and advanced diagnostics research. Thunder Bay acquires cutting edge PET-CT device
A state-of-the-art PET-CT scanner acquired in June by the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute, an arm’s length corporate entity established by the city’s Regional Cancer Centre, underscores the city’s emergence as a leader in molecular imaging and advanced diagnostics research.
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View Article: Study finds urgent need for supportive housing - A North East LHIN study on housing needs for seniors points to an urgent requirement for alternatives to long-term care homes. The Seniors Residential Housing Options Report conducted by SHS Consulting projects an alarming increase in the number of seniors over the next 25 yearsStudy finds urgent need for supportive housing
A North East LHIN study on housing needs for seniors points to an urgent requirement for alternatives to long-term care homes. The Seniors Residential Housing Options Report conducted by SHS Consulting projects an alarming increase in the number of seniors over the next 25 years
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View Article: Paper yields international attention - The Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine will be publishing research findings that led to the development of a smoking cessation program for hospitalized patients in northwestern Ontario. Paper yields international attention
The Canadian Journal of Rural Medicine will be publishing research findings that led to the development of a smoking cessation program for hospitalized patients in northwestern Ontario.
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View Article: Thunder Bay pioneers HIFU - Scientists at the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute are taking the first steps toward the introduction of a new, non-invasive medical procedure for treating uterine fibroids, tumours and neurodegenerative diseases in Canada. Thunder Bay pioneers HIFU
Scientists at the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute are taking the first steps toward the introduction of a new, non-invasive medical procedure for treating uterine fibroids, tumours and neurodegenerative diseases in Canada.
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View Article: Research reveals lack of service for epilepsy patients - A research analysis of epilepsy care in Northern Ontario has revealed that Northerners are disadvantaged by a lack of specialist care provided by neurologists and epileptologists. Research reveals lack of service for epilepsy patients
A research analysis of epilepsy care in Northern Ontario has revealed that Northerners are disadvantaged by a lack of specialist care provided by neurologists and epileptologists.
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View Article: Sudbury oversees ambitious clinical trials program - Today’s experimental therapies may be tomorrow’s treatments. Sudbury oversees ambitious clinical trials program
Today’s experimental therapies may be tomorrow’s treatments.
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View Article: St. Joseph’s Care Group hosts research conference - The research department at St. Joseph’s Care Group (SJCG) in Thunder Bay is inviting applied health researchers to present their work at its fourth annual “Making a Difference: 2009 Showcase of Applied Health Research” February 6thSt. Joseph’s Care Group hosts research conference
The research department at St. Joseph’s Care Group (SJCG) in Thunder Bay is inviting applied health researchers to present their work at its fourth annual “Making a Difference: 2009 Showcase of Applied Health Research” February 6th
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View Article: Program develops research expertise - Sudbury’s Joyce Helmer was one of 40 international indigenous scholars selected to attend the recent, inaugural Indigenous Summer Research Institute at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. Program develops research expertise
Sudbury’s Joyce Helmer was one of 40 international indigenous scholars selected to attend the recent, inaugural Indigenous Summer Research Institute at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.
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View Article: Sault nominated for clinical trials award - The Sault Area Hospital’s Algoma District Cancer Program was one of two community oncology practices in Canada nominated for the prestigious American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Clinical Trials Participation Awards at ASCO’s 44th annual meeting in Chicago June 1st. Sault nominated for clinical trials award
The Sault Area Hospital’s Algoma District Cancer Program was one of two community oncology practices in Canada nominated for the prestigious American Society of Clinical Oncology’s (ASCO) Clinical Trials Participation Awards at ASCO’s 44th annual meeting in Chicago June 1st.
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View Article: Thunder Bay acquires cutting edge PET-CT device - A state-of-the-art PET-CT scanner acquired in June by the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute, an arm’s length corporate entity established by the city’s Regional Cancer Centre, underscores the city’s emergence as a leader in molecular imaging and advanced diagnostics research. Thunder Bay acquires cutting edge PET-CT device
A state-of-the-art PET-CT scanner acquired in June by the Thunder Bay Regional Research Institute, an arm’s length corporate entity established by the city’s Regional Cancer Centre, underscores the city’s emergence as a leader in molecular imaging and advanced diagnostics research.
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View Article: Wawa patients recruited for colonoscopies - As a family physician practicing at the Wawa Medical Centre, 225 kilometres north of Sault Ste. Wawa patients recruited for colonoscopies
As a family physician practicing at the Wawa Medical Centre, 225 kilometres north of Sault Ste.
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View Article: Science fair project could lead to new cancer drug - What started out as a high school science fair project examining the breast cancer fighting properties of flaxseed oil could one day result in the development of a new type of chemotherapy drug, according to a career research scientist at the Sudbury Regional Hospital’s Regional Cancer Program. Science fair project could lead to new cancer drug
What started out as a high school science fair project examining the breast cancer fighting properties of flaxseed oil could one day result in the development of a new type of chemotherapy drug, according to a career research scientist at the Sudbury Regional Hospital’s Regional Cancer Program.
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View Article: Laurentian trains health researchers - A unique Laurentian University PhD program in rural and northern health aims to train homegrown health researchers for Northern Ontario.Laurentian trains health researchers
A unique Laurentian University PhD program in rural and northern health aims to train homegrown health researchers for Northern Ontario.
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View Article: A perfect place to quit - An inpatient tobacco cessation research program in northwestern Ontario is zeroing in on smokers where they are most likely to be found and most susceptible to intervention counselling.A perfect place to quit
An inpatient tobacco cessation research program in northwestern Ontario is zeroing in on smokers where they are most likely to be found and most susceptible to intervention counselling.
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View Article: Culturally sensitive research proposed - Ethically-conducted research is helping aboriginal people receive better health care, according to the scientific director of the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) - Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health.Culturally sensitive research proposed
Ethically-conducted research is helping aboriginal people receive better health care, according to the scientific director of the Canadian Institute of Health Research (CIHR) - Institute of Aboriginal Peoples’ Health.
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View Article: Research conference June 1 & 2 - Hundreds of academics and health-care providers will gather in Sault Ste. Marie June 1 and 2 for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s (NOSM) second annual Northern Health Research Conference.Research conference June 1 & 2
Hundreds of academics and health-care providers will gather in Sault Ste. Marie June 1 and 2 for the Northern Ontario School of Medicine’s (NOSM) second annual Northern Health Research Conference.
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View Article: Cardiologist warns against diabetes epidemic - North America is facing an epidemic of diabetes because of our sedentary lifestyle, warns Dr. Michael Farkouh, a cardiologist who specializes in the effects of diabetes on the cardiovascular system.Cardiologist warns against diabetes epidemic
North America is facing an epidemic of diabetes because of our sedentary lifestyle, warns Dr. Michael Farkouh, a cardiologist who specializes in the effects of diabetes on the cardiovascular system.
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View Article: Sudbury firm fills niche in clinical trial management - From molecule to marketed product, Barbara Ward knows the satisfaction of seeing investigational medicine in clinical trials evolve into a potentially life-saving treatment. As director of Sudbury-based Medicor Research Inc., Ward has overseen a myriad of clinical trials. She has even received acknowledgement in the publication of the DREAM study, which evaluated the impact of ramipril and rosiglitazone in reducing the onset of type-2 diabetes in people with impaired glucose tolerance and/or impaired fasting glucose.Sudbury firm fills niche in clinical trial management
From molecule to marketed product, Barbara Ward knows the satisfaction of seeing investigational medicine in clinical trials evolve into a potentially life-saving treatment. As director of Sudbury-based Medicor Research Inc., Ward has overseen a myriad of clinical trials. She has even received acknowledgement in the publication of the DREAM study, which evaluated the impact of ramipril and rosiglitazone in reducing the onset of type-2 diabetes in people with impaired glucose tolerance and/or impaired fasting glucose.
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