As wireless device use becomes an integral part of our daily lives, we are asking for fewer restrictions on their use in hospitals. Devices such as smart phones and tablets provide many potential ...
Scientists at UHN’s Toronto General Hospital Research Institute (TGHRI) have developed an improved method for evaluating the performance of artificial intelligence (AI) models across various health ...
Being a caregiver for a friend or family member can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be an all-consuming responsibility. At times caregivers can feel stressed or drained of energy. Respite ...
Virtual reality systems are increasingly finding their place in health care. They allow patients to “see” and experience stressful medical procedures in a safe space before their actual treatment.
“Music is a universal language” is a common expression I hear all the time. It’s often used to sing the praises (pun intended!) of this amazing human language we call music. Music certainly deserves ...
The Peer Support Program has also formed a collaboration with PetSmart Charities of Canada PAWS for Hope Pet Therapy Program at SickKids. During particularly traumatic circumstances, a therapy dog and ...
You don’t have to be a nutritionist to know that a diet too high in fast foods, excess sugar and red meat carries with it a risk of obesity and disease such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Junk ...