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Lab discovery suggests possible new approach for treating progressive multiple sclerosis
July 26, 2024 - A new study from The Ottawa Hospital and uOttawa shows that a microRNA molecule called miR-145-5p could be key to developing new treatments for progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).
When research inspires care: Patient partners spearhead brain aneurysm recovery guide
July 23, 2024 - Survivors of brain aneurysms and their family members are the driving force behind a new guide for patients at The Ottawa Hospital on what to expect when recovering from this kind of stroke.
New book chapter by our experts reveals secrets of the blood-brain barrier
July 23, 2024 - “World-wide, this is the chapter researchers cite if they mention the blood-brain barrier in a paper. We completely revamped it with everything new that we’ve learned in the past decade.”
A simple feedback letter improves how family doctors prescribe antibiotics
July 23, 2024 - “As the main prescribers of antibiotics, family doctors play a leading role in preventing the overuse and misuse of these precious medications. This trial demonstrates that feedback is an effective way to support them.”
Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 14 CIHR grants worth more than $10 million
July 18, 2024 - “Success at CIHR underscores the creativity, dedication and collaboration of our researchers and their teams. Funding for these innovative projects paves the way for groundbreaking advancement in biomedical sciences, improved patient care and ...
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