Posts tagged "Research"
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Thinking about using cannabis during pregnancy? Think again.
New research suggests pregnant women who use cannabis have a greater risk of a preterm birth.
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Jillian O’Connor was 18 weeks pregnant when she was diagnosed with breast cancer and given less than two years to live. In February, she celebrated the fourth birthday of her healthy baby boy and continues to live life to the fullest.
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Could better teamwork and communications in the operating room make surgery safer for patients?
Technical skills are clearly part of a successful surgery, but what about ‘soft skills’ like leadership, communications and teamwork? The OR Black Box®, installed last summer at The Ottawa Hospital General Campus, is helping researchers collect important data that could help improve care not only in Ottawa, but around the world.
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Philanthropy has no age limits: six 11-year-olds raised money for breast cancer research
Generosity has no age limits. Six Ottawa children presented their $247.95 donation for breast cancer research at the Rose Ages Breast Health Centre. The neighbourhood friends found clever ways to raise money by raking leaves, cutting grass, selling lemonade, and shoveling snow.