Research Topic

GLP-1 Agonists for antipsychotic-induced weight gain
An increasing number of studies have investigated the use of GLP-1 RAs to reduce weight in individuals receiving antipsychotics.
The percentage of youth self-harming has been on the rise for over two decades
A study found an average 3.5% increase every year in self-injuries over 24 years documented in hospital and doctor’s visits, with higher rates among girls than boys.

How do drugs actually work out in the real world? UofT launches centre to study just that

The Toronto Centre for Real-World Evidence will use health data to assess drug effectiveness in practice, informing drug policy and government coverage decisions.
10 things to know about international medical graduates (IMGs)

International medical graduates (IMGs) are one of the fastest-growing groups of physicians entering practice in Canada.
Not all cases of prostate cancer necessarily require hormone therapy: study

Study finds radiation alone might be sufficient after prostate cancer surgery, though hormone therapy may still benefit high-risk patients.
New edition of the International Diabetes Federation Atlas paints global picture of the disease today

Where does Canada stand compared to other countries?
A free, web-based atlas of mass cytometry patient profiles

Investigators at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center have built this new tool for patients with metastatic pancreatic cancers.
Where will Ontario’s health needs be in 2040?

A new reports found 3.1 million Ontarians are expected to be living with major illness.
Emojis in EHRs: minor detail or new trend?

A study published in JAMA Network Open identified 372 distinct emojis in over 218 million clinical notes. Marginal use, but on the rise. Should we be concerned?
Lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45 from 50, Canadian Cancer Society urges

The society says people under 50 are two-to-2.5 times more likely to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer than they were in previous generations.

GLP-1 Agonists for antipsychotic-induced weight gain

The percentage of youth self-harming has been on the rise for over two decades

How do drugs actually work out in the real world? UofT launches centre to study just that

10 things to know about international medical graduates (IMGs)

Not all cases of prostate cancer necessarily require hormone therapy: study

New edition of the International Diabetes Federation Atlas paints global picture of the disease today

A free, web-based atlas of mass cytometry patient profiles

Where will Ontario’s health needs be in 2040?

Emojis in EHRs: minor detail or new trend?

Lower colorectal cancer screening age to 45 from 50, Canadian Cancer Society urges