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| March 9, 2010 - |
Ottawa researcher awarded $1.4M to lead international team developing gene therapy for retinal blindness |
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| March 1, 2010 - |
Simple tool identifies patients who may need closer monitoring after leaving hospital |
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| February 16, 2010 - |
Ottawa researchers develop guidelines for better reporting of health research |
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| February 15, 2010 - |
Study suggests stem cells sabotage their own DNA to produce new tissues |
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| February 8, 2010 - |
OHRI awarded $7.8M from Canadian Institutes of Health Research |
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| January 13, 2010 - |
Canadian study of senior drivers goes international |
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| November 26, 2009 - |
$19.2M awarded to stroke research network led by OHRI / uOttawa scientist |
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| November 21, 2009 - |
Ottawa Hospital Gala raises impressive amount for groundbreaking research |
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| 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
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| November 12, 2009 - |
Ottawa rehabilitation researchers find simulated space travel increases bone marrow fat |
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| November 10, 2009 - |
Ottawa researchers begin trial of H1N1 vaccine with adjuvant in people with HIV |
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| October 27, 2009 - |
Dr. Duncan Stewart receives cardiovascular research achievement award |
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| October 7, 2009 - |
Three Big Ideas: OHRI Annual Report |
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| September 9, 2009 - |
Ontario invests in OHRI-affiliated start-up company eSight |
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| August 31, 2009 - |
Research finds little evidence to support combination therapies to lower cholesterol |
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| August 20, 2009 - |
A clue to the elusive cause of type 1 diabetes: Ottawa researchers investigate immune response to wheat |
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| July 21, 2009 - |
Five top medical journals publish research guidelines developed in Ottawa |
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| July 2, 2009 - |
Study points to need for more training in clinical trial design in China |
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| June 24, 2009 - |
OHRI cancer researcher Dr. John Bell profiled in The Ottawa Hospital's Annual Report |
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| June 11, 2009 - |
Ontario invests $18.5M in cancer and stem cell research at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the University of Ottawa |
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| June 4, 2009 - |
Ottawa scientists discover new way to enhance stem cells to stimulate muscle regeneration |
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| May 29, 2009 - |
Dr. Michel Chrétien elected Fellow of the Royal Society of London |
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| May 28, 2009 - |
Ottawa health researchers launch “iShould”, a decision making application on Facebook |
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| May 27, 2009 - |
OHRI / uOttawa researcher recognized with CIHR Synapse Mentorship Award |
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| May 6, 2009 - |
Panel discussion on women's health research - May 7, 2009 |
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| April 30, 2009 - |
OHRI awarded $12M for national network to translate clinical research results into better health |
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| April 27, 2009 - |
OHRI study shows automated telephone system can help in chronic disease management |
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| April 22, 2009 - |
Ottawa Health Research Institute changes name to Ottawa Hospital Research Institute |
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| April 15, 2009 - |
Free access to Cochrane Library health information for all Canadians |
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| April 4, 2009 - |
Changes at the International Regulome Consortium |
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| March 26, 2009 - |
The NHLBI halts study of concentrated saline for patients with shock due to lack of survival benefit |
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| March 12, 2009 - |
Online tools could help identify disease outbreaks earlier |
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| March 4, 2009 - |
$2.4 million to develop stem cell therapies to reverse blindness |
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| February 3, 2009 - |
Genes and disease: OHRI scientists contribute to guidelines for reporting genetic associations |
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| December 12, 2008 - |
uOttawa and OHRI awarded nearly $1.5M from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation |
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| November 17, 2008 - |
Ontario researchers play key role in identifying new colorectal cancer genes |
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| November 17, 2008 - |
Asthma may be over-diagnosed by up to 30 per cent, according to Canadian research study |
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| November 8, 2008 - |
Ottawa Hospital Gala brings together corporate and community leaders in support of research |
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| October 29, 2008 - |
Canadian researchers study inexpensive blood thinner as potential treatment for life threatening infection |
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| October 21, 2008 - |
New Board Chair brings entrepreneurial experience to Ottawa Health Research Institute
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| October 7, 2008 - |
Special honour for Dr. Michel Chrétien |
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| September 3, 2008 - |
OHRI researchers to discuss stem cell research at Weizmann Science Canada Forum |
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| September 1, 2008 - |
Extensive screening of patients with blood clots may help detect cancer earlier |
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| August 25, 2008 - |
Simple rule may allow many women to stop taking blood thinners |
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| August 21, 2008 - |
$32M grant to transform Ottawa’s health research community |
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| August 11, 2008 - |
Could anemia of chronic disease be a good thing? Researchers challenge assumptions and question growing push for treatment |
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| July 28, 2008 - |
Discovery reveals link between Parkinson’s gene and red blood cell production |
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| June 19, 2008 - |
Patients treated with novel regenerative therapy developed by Dr. Duncan Stewart |
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| June 18, 2008 - |
International Regulome Consortium continues to grow: Ottawa-led stem cell research group partners with Invitrogen |
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| May 22, 2008 - |
Promising results with cancer-fighting virus |
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| 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 |
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| April 30, 2008 - |
OHRI student researchers to be recognized at the Ottawa Evening, hosted by Partners in Research |
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| April 21, 2008 - |
Massive Ontario paramedic study shows Basic Life Support as good as Advanced Life Support for patients with major trauma |
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| March 7, 2008 - |
Expert to outline proactive solutions for improving access to family physicians |
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| February 6, 2008 - |
Babies born to teenage fathers have greater risk of birth problems |
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| January 16, 2008 - |
Ottawa researchers organize first national Parkinson’s disease meeting |
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| January 4, 2008 - |
Large study links folic acid supplementation with reduced risk of preeclampsia during pregnancy |
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| December 9, 2007 - |
Sprott Centre researchers reveal the functioning of a genetic switch that plays crucial role in muscle stem cells |
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| October 30, 2007 - |
Over $18 million in CIHR funding for uOttawa researchers |
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| October 25, 2007 - |
Top honours go to cancer and neuroscience researchers at the Ottawa Health Research Institute
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| October 25, 2007 - |
Information about the Blood Conservation using Antifibrinolytics in a Randomized Trial (BART) Study |
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| October 18, 2007 - |
Reproductive health researchers from Canada, China to sign agreement |
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| September 24, 2007 - |
Ottawa Health Research Institute holds Annual General Meeting and welcomes new CEO |
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| September 10, 2007 - |
Study reveals low rates of colorectal cancer screening in Canada, despite established guidelines and good access to family physicians |
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| July 18, 2007 - |
Award-Winning scientist uses innovative Canadian telephony technology to improve health care
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| July 17, 2007 - |
MS Society announces $2.4 million to continue Ottawa bone marrow stem cell transplant trial
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| July 5, 2007 - |
Research reveals missing link in Parkinson’s disease and suggests new therapeutic target
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| June 20, 2007 - |
New research identifies five genetic themes crucial to keeping stem cells in a primitive, flexible state
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| June 6, 2007 - |
Desire for physician-assisted suicide among patients receiving palliative cancer care: Results of Canada-wide study now available |
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| June 4, 2007 - |
Dr. Eve Tsai receives 2007 Young Clinician Investigator Award from the American Association of Neurological Surgeons |
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| May 31, 2007 - |
Sprott Centre scientists identify novel stem cell in adult muscle |
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| May 24, 2007 - |
$6.3M from Terry Fox Foundation to link researchers across Canada developing oncolytic virus therapies for cancer |
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| May 23, 2007 - |
Advanced paramedic care for respiratory distress saves lives, according to world’s largest study
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| May 3, 2007 - |
Grand opening of the Kidney Research Centre |
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| May 3, 2007 - |
Media advisory: International muscular dystrophy experts to gather in Ottawa |
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| May 1, 2007 - |
Dying without suffering: new study shows that suffering is not considered a significant problem for many cancer patients receiving palliative care |
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| April 27, 2007 - |
Toronto area donor contributes $1 million to support lung cancer research in Ottawa |
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| April 3, 2007 - |
Innovative cancer laboratory opening brings researchers closer to goal |
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| March 27, 2007 - |
More energy better when multiple shocks required to restart the heart |
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| February 20, 2007 - |
Canadian stroke expert named Officer of Order of Canada |
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| February 19, 2007 - |
Two inhalers are better than one for common lung disease |
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| February 7, 2007 - |
Canadian stroke expert wins American Stroke Association’s highest honour
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| January 8, 2007 - |
Outstanding physician-scientist to lead Ottawa Health Research Institute |
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| December 4, 2006 - |
Ottawa study reveals “normal” form of the prion protein associated with neurodegenerative diseases could have role in blood sugar regulation |
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| November 15, 2006 - |
New Sprott Centre for Stem Cell Research to place Ottawa at forefront of medical revolution |
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| November 1, 2006 - |
Dr. Michael Rudnicki named an international research scholar of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute |
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| October 28, 2006 - |
Gala honours research excellence at the Ottawa Health Research Institute |
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| September 6, 2006 - |
University of Ottawa supports health research through creation of three new Chairs:
University Health Research Chairs will support research in emergency medicine, neuromuscular disorders, and gene regulation |
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| July 25, 2006 - |
The Ottawa Hospital Receives the Largest Individual Donation in its History: $7-Million Donation from Investor Eric Sprott and his wife Vizma will put Canada at the Forefront of Stem Cell Research |
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| June 29, 2006 - |
Dr. Ian D. Graham Appointed Vice-President of Knowledge Translation at CIHR |
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| May 18, 2006 - |
Ottawa cardiac arrest and brain hemorrhage studies to be presented at international conference |
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| May 11, 2006 - |
Creating new insight into HIV-AIDS virus wins Canada's top student biotech prize for grade 11 Ottawa-area scientist, 16 |
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| April 20, 2006 - |
$23.1M in CIHR funding for University of Ottawa medical, health researchers |
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| April 6, 2006 - |
Ottawa team finds popular antidepressants may affect fetus |
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| March 24, 2006 - |
Improving survival from cardiac arrest and severe trauma is at the heart of "ROC": The new launched Canada-U.S. Resuscitation Outcomes Consortium |
| December 21, 2005 - |
Myelin mystery solved: Ottawa scientists first to show how the brain's electrical insulation gets damaged |
| November 12, 2005 - |
Gala honours research excellence at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute |
| November 8, 2005 - |
Ottawa scientists make mice that don't get fat |
| September 29, 2005 - |
Ottawa Hospital Research Institute's Stem Cell Centre chosen for prestigious U.S. challenge grant |
| September 27, 2005 - |
Canadian rules for reducing unnecessary CT scanning proven 100 percent accurate |
| September 14, 2005 - |
New Research Chair at University of Ottawa to Advance Understanding of Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders |
| September 7, 2005 - |
Study reveals shocking statistics regarding women and ovarian cancer |
| August 25, 2005 - |
Episiotomies still common despite global recommendations to restrict use, Ottawa study finds |
| July 18, 2005 - |
OTTAWA RESEARCHERS DETERMINE KEY PROCESS INVOLVED IN FETUSES BORN TOO SMALL (WHO OFTEN DO NOT SURVIVE PREGNANCY) |
| July 12, 2005 - |
Ottawa researcher wins Muscular Dystrophy Canada-
Stem Cell Network research award |
| June 16, 2005 - |
OTTAWA RESEARCHER FINDS THAT IN MANY INSTANCES, CLINICAL TRIALS ARE REPETITIVE, NEEDLESS |
| May 17, 2005 - |
OTTAWA RESEARCHERS FIND HERETOFORE UNKNOWN PROCESS INVOLVED IN VISION - New discovery will be important to fully understand vision and possible repair. |
| April 19, 2005 - |
Canadian scientists add an important piece to the intricate puzzle of Type-1 Diabetes. |
| March 24, 2005 - |
PFIZER, COLEY PHARMACEUTICAL GROUP ENTER INTO EXCLUSIVE GLOBAL LICENSE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND COMMERCIALIZATION
OF PROMUNE™ FOR CANCERS |
| February 17, 2005 - |
MOST EXTENSIVE STUDY OF ITS KIND DETERMINES LINK BETWEEN SSRI ANTI-DEPRESSANTS AND RISK OF SUICIDE |
| January 26, 2005 - |
Jesse's Journey announces major gift and research project. |
| January 26, 2005 - |
The Duchenne Research Initiative - A million dollar commitment from Jesse's Journey |
| December 1, 2004 - |
OHRI scientist opens the door to better understanding and possibly finding future treatments for a severe form of mental retardation |
| December 1, 2004 - |
First-of-its-kind Ottawa study looks at the implications of twin, triplet and quadruplet pregnancies on mothers. Report indicates increased risk of adverse outcomes |
| November 30, 2004 - |
The OHRI's Chief Operating Officer and the Director of Neuroscience Program both recognized by Ottawa Life Sciences Council for outstanding contributions |
| October 27, 2004 - |
Investment in Biotech Research Consortium Supports Improved Health, Quality of Life |
| October 1, 2004 - |
OTTAWA SCIENTISTS UNRAVEL 20-YEAR MYSTERY TO THE ONLY EFFECTIVE TREATMENT AGAINST MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY |
| September 23, 2004 - |
OTTAWA SCIENTISTS PUBLISH FIRST STATISTICS ON CARDIAC ARREST SURVIVAL RATES ACROSS CANADA. Discrepancies even within provinces illustrate need for more study. |
| July 28, 2004 - |
CPR and rapid shock increase cardiac arrest survival - ALS does not,
World's largest pre-hospital study suggests refocusing on the basics |
| July 28, 2004 - |
The Ottawa Hospital reinforces its commitment to patient safety with the recruitment of leading scientist and author to the OHRI |
| May 26, 2004 - |
Ottawa Researchers Receive Heart and Stroke Foundation Research Awards |
| May 13, 2004 - |
Ottawa Cancer Scientist, Dr. John Bell, recipient of one of the largest grants ever awarded by Terry Fox Foundation to lead a project to treat cancer patients with viruses. |
| May 11, 2004 - |
A Gene That Directs the Regeneration of Injured Muscle from Adult Stem Cells |
| May 5, 2004 - |
International collaboration to identify the complete set of factors that regulate gene expression from the Human Genome launched in Ottawa, Canada |
| May 4, 2004 - |
Groundbreaking International Scientific Collaboration to be announced at Ottawa Press Conference on May 5th |
| April 29, 2004 - |
Ottawa to host Canadian Workshop on Human Reproduction and Reproductive Biology, May 3rd and 4th |
| April 20, 2004 - |
Canada in talks to lead international consortium of researchers to conduct third generation Genome Project |
| April 12, 2004 - |
Treatments have their risks, a new Canadian study reminds us |
| March 30, 2004 - |
CANVAC announces the start of a
Canadian therapeutic HIV vaccine trial |
| February 2, 2004 - |
Changes In The Health Care System Are Needed To Prevent Complications After Discharge From Hospital |
| February 2, 2004 - |
The Ottawa Hospital Foundation and Bell Canada Open the Bell Patient Decision Support Laboratory |
| November 25, 2003 - |
Canadian researchers discover mechanism that controls size of human eggs |
| October 7, 2003 - |
American Heart Association rapid access journal report:CPR improves quality of life for cardiac arrest survivors |
| September 26, 2003 - |
FORTRESS STRATEGY FOR BRAIN AND SPINE RECOVERY
POSSIBLY "DOOMED TO FAIL" -
Canadian researchers find calcium more of a menace from within |
| September 25, 2003 - |
TARGETING A SILENT KILLER - Canadian researchers set the standard for identifying dangerous blood clots |
| June 26, 2003 - |
Research offers hope for patients with Muscular Dystrophy, ALS |
| June 10, 2003 - |
Cooling Head Injury Patients Results in Fewer Deaths and Unfavourable Outcomes, Say Canadian Researchers |
| June 2, 2003 - |
Volunteer Auxiliary Gives $1.765 M Boost to Emergency Care and Research at the Ottawa Hospital |
| April 23, 2003 - |
New company puts Ottawa at the forefront of stem cell research in Canada |
| April 15, 2003 - |
Blood-filtering program saves lives, improves health outcomes, Ottawa researchers find |
| March
27, 2003 - |
Generous
Donor Supports Centre for Stroke Research |
| March 3, 2003 - |
$2.8-million nationwide program aims to improve infertility treatments |
| February 27, 2003 - |
Ottawa Ankle Rules Proven Close To 100% Accurate |
| January 22, 2003 - |
Canadian Scientists Make Spinal Muscular Atrophy Breakthrough |
| October 25, 2002 - |
Gala To Award Excellence In Health Research |
| August 26, 2002 - |
Ottawa researchers discover that "Sonic Hedgehog" necessary for proper development of retina |
| August 20, 2002 - |
Ottawa researchers discover "suicide cells" necessary for normal muscle formation |
| June 25, 2002 - |
University of Ottawa receives four new Canada Research Chairs |
| April
4, 2002 - |
$4 million nationwide study aims to prevent life-threatening blood loss in heart surgery patients |
| December
20, 2001 - |
Tm Bioscience to Validate and Discover Coagulation Genes with Ottawa Hospital Research Institute |
| November
15, 2001 - |
Ottawa Researchers Develop New Method Of Reducing HIV To Undetectable Levels In Vitro |
| October
23, 2001 - |
Gala To Celebrate Excellence In Health Research |
| October
16, 2001 - |
Clinical Rule May Reduce Use of Unnecessary X-Rays for Low-risk Neck Injuries |
| October
1, 2001 - |
State-Of-The-Art Microscope Will Help Advance Cancer Research |
| August
29, 2001 - |
OHRI and Inno-centre sign MOU |
| May
4, 2001 - |
Laying down the rule for CT scans of the head |
| March
7, 2001 - |
Ottawa
researchers begin largest study ever on influence of exercise in diabetes |
| February
6, 2001 - |
The
Ottawa Hospital Announces New Director for Research Institute
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