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Enhancing cancer care with improved biomarker proficiency testing
Posted on Tuesday, March 05, 2024 09:13 AM
Biomarkers play a pivotal role in guiding cancer care, serving as vital indicators of cancer risk and aiding in treatment decisions. Drs. Brendan Sheffield, Andrea Beharry and Shaan Dudani of the Osler Research Institute for Health Innovation, along with a team of researchers from across Canada, have introduced a groundbreaking end-to-end proficiency testing exercise that improves on the traditional quality assessments of biomarker results.
Typically, researchers and clinicians use colon cancer...
Addressing missed opportunities for opioid agonist therapy
Posted on Monday, March 04, 2024 09:10 AM
Amidst an enduring crisis that has tragically taken the lives of thousands, Dr. Tina Hu, principal investigator of the recently published study titled Initiation of opioid agonist therapy (OAT) after hospital visits for opioid poisonings in Ontario, sought to investigate the rates of administration of a life-saving treatment recommended by national guidelines. The findings were unsettling, revealing that, despite a rising death toll, only one in 18 individuals received essential treatment within...
Promoting health equity in clinical trials
Posted on Friday, March 01, 2024 09:12 AM
Recently, Oncology Research Coordinator, Banita Aggarwal, attended the 32nd Annual Society of Clinical Research Associates conference in Montreal. One of the conference highlights was a presentation by Annie Ellis, a cancer survivor and dedicated research advocate, who shared valuable insights about participation in clinical trials, the importance of access, and ways to support diverse communities.
Dispelling mythsAnnie addressed prevalent myths surrounding clinical trials, emphasizing that there...
Doctors making a difference: Dr. Farrukh Hussain
Posted on Monday, February 26, 2024 02:00 PM
This story is part of William Osler Health System’s (Osler) Doctors Making a Difference campaign featuring Osler doctors who are going beyond to improve our community’s health.
As family members, it’s never easy to make tough decisions when it comes to a loved one’s care. No one knows that better than Jugroop Brar and his two brothers, whose 89-year-old father, Dr. Harbans Brar, a retired paediatrician, was admitted to Brampton Civic Hospital’s Emergency Department following a serious heart...
Empowering health care excellence: Samantha’s journey as a medical laboratory technologist
Posted on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 11:04 AM
In the dynamic world of health care, where precision and collaboration are paramount, the role of medical laboratory technologists (MLTs) has never been more crucial. Meet Samantha Baker, a dedicated MLT who works across hospitals at Osler. Samantha's journey captures the essence of teamwork, professional development, and the unparalleled opportunities Osler offers to health care professionals.
From aspiration to achievementSamantha's passion for health care and science led her to pursue a...
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