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Up to one in five patients with minor stroke or TIA will suffer another stroke in the long term
April 14, 2025 - The risk of another, more severe stroke remains elevated for at least 10 years after a minor stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA), according to a new study published in JAMA.
New scientist profile: Dr. Stuart Nicholls aims to improve patient engagement in clinical trials and health research
April 11, 2025 - Clinical trials can offer new treatment options and improve health care, but many patients face barriers and burdens to participating.
Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded $3.9M from BioCanRx to develop new cancer immunotherapies
April 9, 2025 - Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital have been awarded $3.9 million from BioCanRx to develop cutting-edge biotherapeutics that harness the immune system to fight cancer.
The Ottawa Hospital pioneers innovative approach for treating lung blood clots in people with cancer
March 26, 2025 - Two new research studies show how The Ottawa Hospital continues to lead the way in determining which cancer patients with a blood clot in their lung can safely recover at home and avoid hospitalization.
Lab study provides new hope for newborns affected by rare lung disease
March 21, 2025 - A team led by Drs. Bernard Thébaud, Sarah Wootton and Martin Kang found a way to give multiple doses of gene therapy for a deadly newborn lung disease, dramatically extending the lives of mice with this condition.
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