Abnormal electrolyte levels in people with eating disorders may increase risk of death, poor health outcomes
September 17, 2024 - A new study found that 32% of individuals with an eating disorder had abnormal electrolyte levels, which were associated with a higher risk of death from any cause. |
Social factors affect dialysis choice for kidney patients
April 30, 2024 - Individuals with kidney failure who have less education, who are unemployed or retired, or who are living alone at home or in a long-term residence are more likely to start hemodialysis than peritoneal dialysis. |
ELEVATE seed grants to help researchers at The Ottawa Hospital improve prevention and care for kidney disease
February 21, 2024 - The Ottawa Hospital’s Research Institute is awarding five ELEVATE seed grants to kickstart innovative kidney research projects. |
When hormones hurt the heart
February 14, 2024 - “This study shows even mild forms of primary aldosteronism can hurt the heart and blood vessels, even before someone develops high blood pressure.” |
New online calculator predicts risk of developing kidney disease
January 18, 2023 - Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital have developed and validated an online calculator that can estimate a person’s risk of developing chronic kidney disease. The method used to develop the tool was published in the Clinical Journal of the American ... |
Electrolyte levels could help with early detection of eating disorders
November 16, 2022 - A discovery led by Dr. Gregory Hundemer could help people with eating disorders get treatment sooner. |
Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 19 CIHR grants worth more than $12 million
July 20, 2022 - These projects will advance science and improve health in areas such as cancer, neuroscience, regenerative medicine, autism, Kabuki Syndrome, kidney disease, patient engagement, blood transfusions, sepsis, surgery, anesthesia, plasma donation, ... |
Dr. Gregory Hundemer appointed as first Lorna Jocelyn Wood Chair for Kidney Research
January 13, 2022 - Dr. Gregory Hundemer has been appointed as the first Lorna Jocelyn Wood Chair for Kidney Research at The Ottawa Hospital. This endowed chair was created thanks to generous donations from the late Ms. Wood and her family to The Ottawa Hospital ... |
Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital awarded 17 CIHR grants worth $7.5 million
March 10, 2021 - Researchers at The Ottawa Hospital are playing a lead role in 17 new projects funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). |
New scientist profile: Dr. Gregory Hundemer wants to improve personalized medicine for high blood pressure
January 30, 2019 - High blood pressure is commonly associated with age, diet, exercise and smoking. However, sometimes a hormonal imbalance is to blame. In these cases, diagnosis is more difficult and the health risks are greater, so Dr. Gregory Hundemer hopes to ... |
