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Clinical research news and features

January 26, 2012- Ottawa Hospital researchers help launch two new clinical trials to evaluate CPR and drugs after sudden cardiac arrest
December 14, 2011- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and CHEO Research Institute open new research centre dedicated to improving health and patient care
December 12, 2011- Study finds serious reactions to MMR vaccine are rare
December 5, 2011- C. difficile lengthens hospital stays by six days
November 28, 2011- New research shows that second biopsy should be considered for some breast cancer patients
October 12, 2011- Early phase clinical trials shows promising results in advanced lung cancer
October 3, 2011- Smoking causes stroke to occur nearly a decade earlier, study finds
September 26, 2011- Volunteers needed for 2011 flu vaccination study
September 23, 2011- Information for cancer patients about oncolytic virus therapy
August 31, 2011- Results of world-first viral therapy trial in Ottawa cancer patients published in Nature
August 31, 2011- World’s largest cardiac arrest trial shows longer period of initial CPR by paramedics and firefighters provides no benefit
August 22, 2011- New research shows most urgent hospital readmissions are hard to avoid
July 20, 2011- Ottawa Hospital researchers awarded $4.8M from Ontario Research Fund to advance regenerative medicine and patient safety
May 26, 2011- The University of Ottawa and The Ottawa Hospital to use promising “blue light” in major clinical cancer study
February 10, 2011- TIA patients with speech difficulties more likely to suffer from irregular heartbeat
January 13, 2011- Ottawa researcher receives major grant to fight tuberculosis in Nunavut
November 16, 2010- New research shows cystic fibrosis patients in Ontario are at risk for infection with dangerous strain of bacteria
November 15, 2010- New lead in the search for biomarkers for lung cancer treatment
October 29, 2010- Ottawa prevention clinic has huge impact on stroke rate, study finds
October 28, 2010- A step towards better stroke diagnosis
August 25, 2010- Seeing the world with new eyes: Biosynthetic corneas restore vision in humans
March 29, 2010- New index predicts survival for people with severe kidney disease and helps with difficult transplant decisions
March 24, 2010- Nine leading medical journals publish clinical trial reporting guidelines developed by Ottawa researcher
November 18, 2009- Improving care for people with neck injuries: Ottawa hospital-led study paves the way for worldwide adoption of Canadian C-Spine Rule
November 10, 2009- Ottawa researchers begin trial of H1N1 vaccine with adjuvant in people with HIV
August 19, 2009- OHRI / uOttawa research shows heart rate monitors could help detect sepsis earlier
July 2, 2009- Study points to need for more training in clinical trial design in China
April 30, 2009- OHRI awarded $12M for national network to translate clinical research results into better health
April 27, 2009- OHRI study shows automated telephone system can help in chronic disease management
April 15, 2009- Free access to Cochrane Library health information for all Canadians
February 22, 2009- OHRI stem cell transplant trial for multiple sclerosis profiled on national news
January 3, 2009- Turning research into medicine: Ottawa Citizen profiles OHRI CEO Dr. Duncan Stewart
November 19, 2008- Dr. Jeremy Grimshaw and Dr. Dean Fergusson recognized at OCRI Life Sciences Achievement Awards Dinner
November 17, 2008- Asthma may be over-diagnosed by up to 30 per cent, according to Canadian research study
November 16, 2008- Dr. Mark Freedman interviewed about experimental mesenchymal stem cell treatment for multiple sclerosis
October 29, 2008- Canadian researchers study inexpensive blood thinner as potential treatment for life threatening infection
September 1, 2008- Extensive screening of patients with blood clots may help detect cancer earlier
August 25, 2008- Simple rule may allow many women to stop taking blood thinners
June 19, 2008- Patients treated with novel regenerative therapy developed by Dr. Duncan Stewart
May 22, 2008- Promising results with cancer-fighting virus
May 14, 2008- Aprotinin associated with increased risk of death: Canadian trial published in NEJM compares three drugs routinely used to prevent blood loss during heart surgery
April 21, 2008- Massive Ontario paramedic study shows Basic Life Support as good as Advanced Life Support for patients with major trauma
March 12, 2008- Vancouver Sun profiles patient in OHRI-led MS bone marrow stem cell transplant trial
November 18, 2007- Dr. Phil Wells discusses his research on blood thinners on CTV National News
November 14, 2007- OHRI-led clinical trial demonstrates first evidence that new colorectal cancer drug saves lives
September 19, 2007- Dr. Shawn Aaron discusses his research on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease on Insidermedicine (external link)
September 12, 2007- Dr. Mark Walker discusses his research on maternal and fetal health on Insidermedicine (external link)
August 2, 2007- Dr. Harry Atkins discusses an experimental therapy for multiple sclerosis on Insidermedicine (external link)


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