Honesty Manitowabi's interest in occupational therapy was sparked after "working with adults to navigate their lives post-injury and helping them with tools and strategies to maintain their independence or gain more independence with their day-to-day living." bit.ly/4enRDu1

What are the digital determinants of health and how do they play into our well-being? #UofT Prof. Jay Shaw talks about the impact that technology — and our ability to engage with it — has on our health.https://bit.ly/4ia4sdJ

The digital divide and who gets to be healthy

Three-part series in The Lancet examines digitization's efftect on well-being, and ideas to protect and promote health.

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Retinal detachment is a serious medical emergency. #TemertyMed/@UHN's Drs. Robert Devenyi and David Rootman spoke about how they're using the latest advances in eye surgery to give patients a better chance at preserving their vision. bit.ly/4rWchqL

After a dozen eye surgeries, Lily Pace's vision remains clear

At UHN, we strive to deliver Compassionate Care & Caring. Learn more about the services and supports that are available to you throughout your journey.

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Blood tests could identify early signs of cancer years before diagnosis. bit.ly/47GEpot

Blood Test May Help Predict Breast and Prostate Cancer Risk Early

A new study finds that DNA methylation patterns in blood may help identify people at higher risk of developing breast or prostate cancer years before diagnosis.

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Congratulations to our MD/PhD alum Andy Zeng on being named a #STATWunderkind by @statnews.com! bit.ly/4hU7q54

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Andy Zeng, of University of British Columbia, is using cutting-edge tools to illuminate how stem cells influence cancer.

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To help life-sciences startups turn breakthrough research into viable companies, a new fund has been launched through a collaboration between #UofT, McMaster University and Genesys Capital.https://bit.ly/47E3RLj

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Many promising entrepreneurs stall before their companies succeed. Now, a U of T collaboration aims to help them overcome one of innovation’s biggest hurdles Read More

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Menopause often comes with a cascade of physical changes that can catch people off-guard. “We know that menopause marks the end of reproduction, but we’re beginning to understand that menopause is actually a full body transition,” says #UofT's Jennifer Rabin. bit.ly/3WbQD5Z

We're learning more about how menopause ages the body faster — 6% faster

Perimenopause and menopause can profoundly affect a woman’s health and longevity.

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An unprecedented $100-million investment has launched #UofT's new Presidents’ Impact Scholarship Program that will seek to attract top PhD applicants from Canada and around the world. bit.ly/473823a

A landmark Canadian study reveals stark racial disparity in maternal health, with Black parents facing a 66% higher risk of severe complications than white parents, underscoring racial inequities in maternal health care and the need for greater accountability. bit.ly/4xWHiMB

After years of calls for data, study confirms Black Canadians face higher risk of maternal complications | CBC News

The most comprehensive study yet of maternal health in Canada has found that Black Canadians face a much higher risk of serious complications during pregnancy, labour, delivery and postpartum than…

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Our health isn't only shaped by where we live, work and learn, but also by the digital environments in which we spend our lives. #TemertyMed Prof. Jay Shaw's research looks at how increasing digitization shapes our well-being. bit.ly/3TiOtkg

The digital divide and who gets to be healthy

Three-part series in The Lancet examines digitization's efftect on well-being, and ideas to protect and promote health.

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PCOS has been renamed polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS) to better reflect the condition’s complex hormonal, metabolic and reproductive effects. Drs. Tehmina Ahmad and Shirine Usmani what this change means for patients and clinicians. bit.ly/4jucLSL

PMOS: How renaming the condition may change the way it's diagnosed and treated

At UHN, we strive to deliver Compassionate Care & Caring. Learn more about the services and supports that are available to you throughout your journey.

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TODAY AT 10AM: Join us and the rest of the #UofT community to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. Register to watch the livestream: bit.ly/4jCn2MG.

"I am passionate about aging research because I wish to live as long as possible, as healthy as possible." - Jung Yeon (Jenny) Min, PhD candidate in the #TemertyMed Department of Laboratory Medicine & Pathobiology bit.ly/4xYoFbf

Humans of LMP: Jung Yeon (Jenny) Min

This month, we feature PhD candidate, Jung Yeon (Jenny) Min, studying in the lab of Dr. Eldad Zacksenhaus at the Toronto General Hospital Research Institute. Jenny, along with fellow student Susanna…

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Updated Canadian vaccination guidelines recommend personalized strategies to help children and families reduce pain, fear and anxiety around vaccines. bit.ly/4hiZsTV

National guideline aims to ease vaccination stress for children and families

Recommendations include the SickKids-developed CARD system, giving families practical tools to reduce fear, anxiety and pain during vaccinations.

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Flags have been raised across #UofT's three campuses as the community gets ready to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. bit.ly/4xKWk89

The most common symptom of prostate cancer is no symptom at all. "If you wait until symptoms appear, it's often too late to cure the problem," says #TemertyMed Dr. Nathan Perlis, a urologic oncologist at UHN's Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. bit.ly/47m6W2o

What are the symptoms of prostate cancer? Risk factors, screening and treatment

Most prostate cancers cause no symptoms early on. Learn about PSA testing, risk factors, screening, diagnosis and treatment from a UHN expert.

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"I was drawn to Speech-Language Pathology because it brings together my passion for linguistics and phonetics with my commitment to advancing the field of rehabilitation." - Shahad Badr #TemertyMed student in the Department of Speech-Language Pathology bit.ly/3TlHC9B

A study of blood samples collected up to 9 years before a cancer diagnosis found changes in the DNA that captured the body’s response to early traces of cancer development. bit.ly/47haa7l

Blood Test May Help Predict Breast and Prostate Cancer Risk Early

A new study finds that DNA methylation patterns in blood may help identify people at higher risk of developing breast or prostate cancer years before diagnosis.

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On September 30th, join us to honour the experiences of residential school survivors at a @UofT-wide event to commemorate Orange Shirt Day and the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation. bit.ly/4yehHju

GLP-1s first got attention as drugs for obesity and diabetes. Now, a new study shows they might also help people with serious mental illness live longer. #TemertyMed Dr. Angela Kwan, the study's co-author, talked about the findings on CBC's Metro Morning. Listen to the segment: bit.ly/4hbMhEj

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"I was always inspired by my grandmother and the way she cared for people around her." - Sahil Patel, #TemertyMed MD Class of 3T0 bit.ly/4gYuL56

Blood tests could identify early signs of cancer years before diagnosis. bit.ly/4rJHX2N

Blood Test May Help Predict Breast and Prostate Cancer Risk Early

A new study finds that DNA methylation patterns in blood may help identify people at higher risk of developing breast or prostate cancer years before diagnosis.

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"I wanted to become a doctor because I fell in love with science first. Growing up in Korea, Australia, and Canada shaped the way I see the world." - Yein Chung, #TemertyMed MD Class of 3T0 bit.ly/4gYuL56

Time to laugh! Research by #TemertyMed Dr. Caroline Kramer shows that a good laugh is linked to a roughly 30% reduction in cortisol. bit.ly/4AoiyiX

Inspired by her personal experience and mentors – and with support from the #TemertyMed community – Eunice Aluko is pursuing a future in dermatology focused on equity, access and ensuring patients feel heard. bit.ly/4cViZHk

Turning personal experience into purpose

Inspired by her personal experience and mentors – and with support from the Temerty Medicine community – Eunice Aluko is pursuing a future in dermatology focused on equity, access and ensuring…

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"I’ve always known that I wanted to work with kids, and I’ve also been drawn to working in healthcare and helping people in a meaningful way." - Jessica Allen, #TemertyMed Speech-Language Pathology student bit.ly/3TlHC9B

"As a hospital volunteer, I witnessed how falls and mobility impairments affect quality of life, motivating me to pursue research that is both scientifically rigorous and clinically meaningful." - Nora Pourhashemi, PhD student at #TemertyMed's Rehabilitation Sciences Institute bit.ly/4h0a2yX

#TemertyMed Professor Daniel Drucker has been named a 2026 Clarivate Citation Laureate for his pioneering research on GLP-1, which helped pave the way for diabetes and obesity treatments. bit.ly/4h2MbyM

Daniel Drucker named 2026 Citation Laureate by Clarivate

Daniel Drucker, a senior investigator at the Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute, Sinai Health and University Professor of medicine in the University of Toronto's Temerty Faculty of Medicine, has…

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Study shows GLP-1 drugs reduce mortality and heart problems in people with mental illness. bit.ly/4dI8kjs

Study shows GLP-1 drugs reduce mortality and cardiovascular problems in people with mental illness

GLP-1 diabetes and weight-management medications may improve cardiovascular health and lower the risk of all-cause mortality among adults with serious mental illness by 25 per cent, a new study led…

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Emergency room visits for gambling disorders nearly doubled after expanded online gambling market. bit.ly/4xTSI4C

Emergency room visits for gambling disorders nearly doubled after expanded online gambling market

ER visits for gambling disorders doubled after single-event sports betting was legalized and Ontario's online gambling market expanded.

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