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Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 16 CIHR grants worth more than $8 million
February 3, 2025 - Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are leading 16 new projects funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) through the most recent operating grant competition.
What does loss of one’s sense of smell say about Parkinson’s disease? Groundbreaking research continues with US$6 million ASAP grant
January 30, 2025 - “Understanding the loss in sense of smell in Parkinson’s is having its moment right now. Our interdisciplinary team is on the leading edge of this topic, making discoveries that could one day impact diagnosis, prevention, and possibly, patient care.”
Cancer accounts for majority of MAID cases globally
January 29, 2025 - “As more countries consider legalizing MAID, understanding what drives people to choose assisted death is essential to both evidence-driven debates and improving care for serious conditions."
International trial suggests 7-day antibiotic treatment as effective as longer treatment for bloodstream infection
January 29, 2025 - A large clinical trial found that treating hospitalized patients with bloodstream infection with antibiotics for seven days is as effective as a 14-day treatment.
Prehab shows promise in improving health, reducing complications after surgery
January 22, 2025 - A new study published in The BMJ suggests that prehabilitation (also called prehab) may be able to reduce complications and length of hospitalization after surgery, while also improving quality of life and physical recovery.
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