By: Ana Stosic
Walking down the halls of the Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) with Dr. Denis Daneman meant that seldom were we able to pass by a person who did not recognize and acknowledge him. “You’ll find that when …
By: Mikaeel Valli
Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is a chronic metabolic disorder marked by insulin resistance and high blood glucose levels (hyperglycemia). If not managed carefully, chronic hyperglycemia may lead to cardiovascular disease, stroke, retinopathy, and kidney failure. With upwards …
By: Mohammad-Masoud Zavvarian
Despite significant advances made in managing diabetes over the past century, there are still looming questions about its pathophysiology and the molecular mechanisms involved. With a worldwide increase in diabetes prevalence and its risk factors, such as …
By: Krystal Jacques
The worldwide prevalence of diabetes has almost doubled, from 4.7% of the global adult population in 1980 to 8.5% in 2014 (1). This is thought to reflect increases in obesity, an important risk factor associated with type …
By: Tamadher Alghamdi
Although the groundbreaking discovery of insulin by Banting and Best in 1922 at the University of Toronto has saved millions of lives, there is still no cure for diabetes. Today, almost half a billion people live with …
By: Erika Opingari
Imagine a national network of talented researchers, dedicated patients, and one vision: to transform the health outcomes of diabetes. With Diabetes Action Canada, this has become a reality. Launched in 2016, Diabetes Action Canada is a Strategic …
By: Jonathon Chio
For many patients, surgery plays a critical role in the diagnosis and treatment of newly-identified tumours. The introduction of novel imaging, robotics, and the emerging era of nanomedicine integrating into the operating room has brought about a …
By: Priscilla Chan
What do microbubbles—miniscule gas filled bubbles just three micrometres (μm) across—have to do with the future of non-invasive cancer treatment? Originally used as a contrast media to improve ultrasound images, microbubbles are now being harnessed for their …
By: Yekta Dowlati
Dr. Andrea McCart is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Toronto (UofT) and a scientist at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI). She completed her medical degree and surgical residency …
By: Alaa Youssef
Patients with advanced cancer often find themselves struggling to achieve “double awareness”, that is, to manage physical symptoms, depression, fear, anxiety, and demoralization while also trying to spend their remaining lives meaningfully. For decades, palliative care was …
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