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Canada's no. 1 hospital: Princess Margaret, Toronto General, Toronto Rehab, Toronto Western, West Park Healthcare & Michener

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@UHN
University Health Network
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Today, we are thrilled to reveal our refreshed brand, a bold and modern reflection of the full scope of who we are and what we do. We are UHN – Canada's Hospital 🍁 . Learn more at:
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Is getting a whole-body scan worth it? . Learn from UHN experts, Drs. Lapointe-Shaw and Kielar as they discuss concerns over whole-body MRI scans offered by private clinics, warning of misleading results and unnecessary follow-ups. Read more:
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Two Canadian doctors weigh in.
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A trial conducted at UHN showed how stem cell–derived islets (zimislecel) helped participants with #Type1Diabetes (T1D) become insulin-free after 1 year. These early results show promise for hard-to-manage forms of T1D. Read more:
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After months of neurological decline and chronic pain, 88-year-old Mike Lee found hope at UHN’s Toronto Rehab. Thanks to the collaborative care of Drs. Tam and Mittal, his recovery journey has finally brought him back home. Read Mike's story:
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Did you know that too much matcha can hinder iron absorption? . #TeamUHN registered dietician Sarah Martel explains how its high tannin content affects iron levels, especially for those at risk of deficiency. Read more in Toronto Star:
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Matcha has seen a surge of popularity, adopted globally by Gen-Z and matcha influencers for it’s distinct, aesthetic green colour and health benefits. But, the trendy beverage may hinder your body...
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A new UHN study led by #TeamUHN's Dr. @KateHanneman links long-term exposure to fine particulate air pollution with scarring of the heart muscle, raising risks for future cardiovascular disease — even in healthy individuals. 🫁. Read more about the study:
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RT @pmcancercentre: This investment will accelerate the development of cutting-edge technologies to deliver faster diagnosis and more preci….
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@ThorupMikkel
Mikkel Thorup | Author & Podcast Host
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If you want to stay ahead of the curve, protect your wealth, escape the tax-and-control regimes of the West, and build your future in a jurisdiction that respects liberty, this is the one event you cannot miss.
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More from UHN On the Go in August!. ➡️ Strength-Based Nursing and Healthcare Leadership sessions going strong at UHN.➡️ Spreading stroke awareness, one stop at a time.➡️ Global scientific collaboration takes center stage @pmcancercentre. Read more:
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RT @UHN_Research: A trial conducted @UHN showed how stem cell–derived islets (zimislecel) helped participants with #Type1Diabetes (T1D) bec….
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Check out this month's UHN on the Go!. ➡️ Annual Northern Pass to Conquer Cancer breaks fundraising record. ➡️ UHN's Medical Education team hosts an event for post-graduate learners. ➡️ Cart and scan program launches at UHN's West Park and RCC. Read more:
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RT @UHN_Research: Congratulations to @UHN's Drs. @ldawsonmd, Natasha Leighl, and @milicaruoft on being elected Fellows of the Canadian Acad….
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Here is what experts currently know about long COVID, from symptoms, to causes and patient demographics. Dr. Angela Cheung, a TeamUHN clinician-researcher who leads Long COVID Web, a network of researchers in Canada, shares insights with @TorontoStar:.
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thestar.com
Long COVID affects millions of Canadians and can carry disparate and sometimes debilitating symptoms. Here’s what we know about the condition so far.
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Clinical informatics is reshaping how nurses deliver care! 💻 📊. Follow along with TeamUHN’s Chantel Lutchman to learn about one of the newest and fastest growing trajectories in nursing.
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@RealDanODowd
Dan O'Dowd
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Bombshell survey about $TSLA Full Self-Driving published today. TL/DR: Consumers hate FSD and many of them also think it should be banned. Details in the thread below: 🧵
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Congratulations to all of the 2025 @KBI_UHN Summer Student Research Day participants! 👏.
@KBI_UHN
Krembil Brain Institute
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💡Today was all about bright ideas and bold research!. #SummerStudentResearchDay2025 brought together 25+ student presentations, with each student diving deep into discovery, and it showed. 🔬🥼📚. Congrats to the winners!.🏆Eric Cheuk.🏆Tobi Oyedele.🏆Emma Twiss.🏆Chloe Baloh
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University Health Network
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Researchers at @pmcancercentre have developed a new artificial intelligence tool, CellNEST, to better understand how cells communicate with each other in diseases. This innovation could open new avenues for understanding how diseases spread. Read more:
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University Health Network
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TeamUHN's Isabelle Caven used her lived experience to spearhead a toolkit helping Canadian health care providers recognize and support young caregivers. Learn about the project:.. Access the Supporting Caregivers Under 25 toolkit:.
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UHN is strengthening compassionate care through training in serious illness communication. A @TIER_UHN study shows that equipping clinicians with skills during bedside teaching and clinical workshops enhances patient care across specialties. Read more:
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RT @UHN_Research: @UHN @PMResearch_UHN @KITE_UHN @ganglabstyle The identification of a unique gamma delta T-cell receptor offers a promisin….
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University Health Network
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Researchers from @KITE_UHN found that older adults experience more difficulty multitasking while driving. Listening while completing complex tasks can become more difficult with age due to changes in hearing and cognition. Read more:
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gyugyu♥
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If your life was a movie, what genre would it be?.
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RT @OntHospitalAssn: An exciting sustainability initiative led by @UHN's Dr. Laura Donahoe is making a big impact by recycling used cautery….
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A new study led by #TeamUHN's Dr. Tony Lam and team has found that activating a protein called Takeda G protein-coupled receptor 5 (TGR5) in a specific brain region can reduce food intake and improve signalling pathways disrupted in obesity. Read more:
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