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We are solving today’s health issues. Follow us to find out what makes us one of the world’s top med schools and a great place to learn, teach and do research.
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Joined October 2009
“Geriatric oncology should be embedded as standard of care in Canada," says #TemertyMed Dr. Shabbir Alibhai. With our growing and aging population, comprehensive and personalized geriatric care needs to be accessible to all. https://t.co/6BbFfXxcLH
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When prompted to create images of female & male bodies, AI platforms overwhelmingly reproduce & amplify narrow western body ideals, a #UofT study has found.
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When prompted to create images of female and male bodies, artificial intelligence platforms overwhelmingly reproduce and amplify narrow western body ideals, a University of Toronto study has found....
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How do gut microbes decide whether to protect us or contribute to disease? #TemertyMed Prof. Arthur Mortha & his team study the body's microbiota to understand why they're harmless for some people but can exacerbate infection or inflammation in others. https://t.co/Wu09bWc86z
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Sarah talks with Dr. Etienne Sibille on Inside CAMH about his vision for treating Alzheimer’s early. What topic should Sarah cover next? #NoOneLeftBehind
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ADHD awareness may increase false self-diagnosis among young adults, according to a new #UofT study 🧠 https://t.co/nEsmTON28G
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Focused ultrasound combined with chemotherapy prolongs survival for people with glioblastoma, a deadly brain cancer.
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Ten years after Toronto researchers used a novel technique to non-invasively open the blood-brain barrier for the first time, the results of a new multi-site clinical trial show the technique’s...
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How should we live with AI? Nobel Prize-winner Geoffrey Hinton and fellow AI luminary Fei Fei Li were among the speakers at a #UofT event that explored how artificial intelligence is changing our lives. Here are 3 takeaways: https://t.co/URTGWa7j2d
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#UofT has been named one of the top two universities in the world for sustainability by QS World University Rankings 🌱
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The University of Toronto has been named one of the top two universities in the world for sustainability by QS World University Rankings: Sustainability – for the fourth year in a row.
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"Pharmacare is a test of who is driving, and what we really mean by, nation building," writes #TemertyMed Dr. Navindra Persaud in @TorontoStar op-ed.
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Canada spends about $10 billion more on medicines each year than countries with universal pharmacare because our system doesn't provide access to medications through government-issued health cards.
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From the hockey rinks of her youth to the intensive care units of Toronto, Dr. Jenna Spring has built a career defined by collaboration and a commitment to excellent patient care and medical education. Read more about her journey to critical care: https://t.co/svIEqr9AAk
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Should medical training include social media literacy? "This isn’t about forcing every physician onto social media; it’s about equipping those who choose to engage with the skills and support they need," writes Simron Sidhu in @HealthyDebate.
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Some medical schools are beginning to explore digital health communication, but comprehensive social media literacy training remains the exception rather than standard practice.
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#TemertyMed researchers found widespread genetic and protein changes in the brain cells of people with ALS, which may help shed light on mechanisms of the disease.
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Researchers at the University of Toronto’s Temerty Faculty of Medicine have found widespread genetic and protein changes in the brain cells of people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), which...
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Dr. Amin Madani is building AI tools that help surgeons perform at their best in the operating room. As surgeon-investigator, he says that the most rewarding part of his work at #TemertyMed is seeing research translate into better care. https://t.co/yXgSDM6mZx
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You may know Ozempic or Wegovy, but did you know Daniel Drucker, physician, senior investigator @SinaiHealth & @UofTMedicine, helped uncover the GLP-1 science behind them that's transforming lives beyond diabetes & obesity? #UofT Learn more at https://t.co/LKmCsXOqew
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An international clinical trial led by researchers from @ucalgary and #TemertyMed found that automated insulin delivery technology significantly improves glucose control during pregnancy for people with type 1 diabetes.
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An international clinical trial led by researchers in Calgary and Toronto found that automated insulin delivery (AID) technology significantly improves glucose control during pregnancy for people...
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#TemertyMed students Michal Moshkovich and Emily Volfson launched SolarSafe to make sun safety education inclusive and relevant for newcomer youth. They talked about the importance of this project in this Q&A: https://t.co/vOoWg4qwg2
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New study from #TemertyMed researchers reveals how the gut creates long-lasting immune protection after viral infections, pointing to new directions for vaccine development. 💉
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A new study led by University of Toronto researchers has shown that immune cells in the gut follow an atypical pathway to produce antibodies that provide long-term protection against viruses.
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Canada produces leading scientists but its research investment continues to decline. The gap with other countries is growing and experts say this is now a major concern, @globeandmail reports.
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Low rate of R&D investment plays key role in productivity crisis, according to Council of Canadian Academies
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Great to see several members of the @UofT community in @TorontoLife's feature on the 50 most influential Torontonians!
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For defending Canada in a time of turmoil, the PM is Toronto Life ’s most influential person of the year
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Dr. Amit Rotem joins Donna Bishop to share why family-wide approaches matter when setting digital boundaries. Watch the full Youth Mental Health Webinar at https://t.co/okMFRM7VbJ
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