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  • David Jenkins, Mahshid Dehghan, Salim Yusuf
    • Research Findings

    Study finds diet high in poor quality carbohydrates increases heart disease and death

    February 24, 2021

    A large study of people living on five continents, led by researchers at McMaster University and the University of Toronto, has found a diet high in poor quality carbohydrates leads to a higher risk of heart attacks, strokes, and death.

  • Edward Mills , professor of health research methods, evidence, and impact
    • Funding

    New study to test drugs for early COVID-19 infection

    February 9, 2021

    McMaster University researchers are leading a large international study to test drugs to treat COVID-19 patients. The trial will evaluate the effectiveness of ivermectin, metformin and fluvoxamine on preventing COVID-19 disease progression, and the researchers say the results could be known in as short a time as two to three months.

  • The CLSA is led by lead principal investigator Parminder Raina of McMaster University.
    • Funding

    McMaster awarded $1M to address undiagnosed dementia gap

    February 1, 2021

    More than 432,000 Canadians over the age of 65 are living with dementia, but there is no current estimate of undiagnosed dementia in Canada. A new investment in a flagship research initiative led by McMaster University will change that by addressing the knowledge gap around undiagnosed dementia and improving understanding of known and emerging risk factors related to the disease.

  • #caremongering movement a tool for addressing community health and social needs
    • Research Findings

    Study highlights the power of social movements for community health as pandemic continues

    January 29, 2021

    Social movements, fuelled by social media, can be an important public health tool to support vulnerable community members, particularly during a pandemic, according to new research from McMaster University.

  • Mohit Bhandari, Chair of the Department of Surgery
    • Appointments / Promotions

    Mohit Bhandari becomes chair of the Department of Surgery

    January 28, 2021

    Mohit Bhandari, a McMaster professor who has pioneered evidence-based research in surgery, is taking the chair of the Department of Surgery at McMaster University on Feb. 1. Pending final approvals by the university, he will also hold the John A. Bauer Chair in Surgery.

  • John Lavis
    • Funding

    McMaster receives $1M to lead COVID-19 evidence network

    January 13, 2021

    To ensure decision-makers have access to the best COVID-19 science in a timely manner, the federal government is investing $1 million to support the COVID-19 Evidence Network to support Decision-makers (COVID-END) hosted at McMaster University.

  • hei news
    • Research Project

    COVID-19 Recommendations Map: Turning evidence into policy and practice

    December 17, 2020

    An international collaboration led by HEI's Holger Schünemann has developed a living map of recommendations for the prevention and care of COVID-19.

  • Sackett News Item 2
    • Awards

    The David L. Sackett Scholarship: Q&A with Arrti Bhasin

    December 15, 2020

    Arrti Bhasin, HRM PhD candidate, is one of two recipients of the 2020 David L. Sackett Scholarship.

  • Sackett News Item 1
    • Awards

    The David L. Sackett Scholarship: Q&A with Jillian Halladay

    December 15, 2020

    Jillian Halladay, HRM PhD candidate, is one of two recipients of the 2020 David L. Sackett Scholarship.

  • Andrew Costa is an associate professor of the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact at McMaster.
    • Research Findings

    Study finds pandemic impacts retirement homes differently

    December 14, 2020

    Research from McMaster University shows the Ontario retirement homes impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic are those with more residents, those connected to a nursing home, owned by large corporations, or offering many on-site services.

  • McMaster University Health Sciences
    • Publications

    World’s most cited researchers includes 16 from Faculty of Health Sciences

    December 7, 2020

    Sixteen Faculty of Health Sciences researchers are among 18 McMaster University affiliated scientists who have been recognized as among the top one per cent of scientists in the world according to their citations.

  • A study of international air travellers arriving in Toronto has shown promising results from airport-based COVID-19 testing followed by home-based collection during quarantine, offering new insights to help shape policy surrounding COVID-19 safety.
    • Research Project

    Interim report shows results of COVID-19 tests for arriving international travellers

    November 18, 2020

    A study of international air travellers arriving in Toronto has released an interim report, showing encouraging results from airport-based COVID-19 testing followed by home-based collection during quarantine and offering insights that could help shape policy surrounding COVID-19 safety.

  • Salim Yusuf is principal investigator of the TIPS-3 study and director of the Population Health Research Institute.
    • Research Findings

    International study shows polypill along with aspirin cuts heart attacks and strokes by up to 40%

    November 13, 2020

    An international study of people with no previous heart disease or stroke, but at intermediate risk, found the polypill alone may reduce the risk of heart attack, stroke, revascularization procedures (such as angioplasty or heart surgery) or other cardiovascular incidents by about 20 per cent, and the combination of the polypill and aspirin may reduce those cardiovascular events by up to 40 per cent.

  • Maureen Dobbins, left, and Margot Greenwood.
    • Research Findings

    Indigenous peoples and communities have protective factors against COVID-19

    November 3, 2020

    Indigenous knowledges, practices and community strengths are helping protect Indigenous families and communities around the world from COVID-19.

  • The MHL Border Study, which is also funded by Air Canada and the Greater Toronto Airport Authority, will inform Canada’s potential strategies for border surveillance at airports and other points of entry.
    • Research Project

    Government of Canada awards $2.5M to McMaster University to support the COVID-19 border study with McMaster HealthLabs

    October 30, 2020

    McMaster University has been awarded $2.5 million by the Government of Canada to support the McMaster HealthLabs Canadian International COVID-19 Surveillance Border Study at Toronto Pearson International Airport.

  • David Braley speaks at the 2012 announcement of the Boris Family gift to the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University.
    • In Memoriam

    David Braley remembered as a Faculty champion

    October 26, 2020

    Hamilton businessman David Braley, whose investment in McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences enabled tremendous growth in research, training and infrastructure, died Oct. 26 in Burlington. He was 79.

  • Michael Gent was a professor emeritus in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) and renowned biostatistician.
    • In Memoriam

    Remembering Michael Gent, a giant among biostatisticians

    October 23, 2020

    The McMaster University community is remembering Michael Gent, professor emeritus in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) and renowned biostatistician, who passed away on October 20, 2020. He was 86.

  • The CP@clinic demonstrates what can be achieved when community partners and researchers work together.
    • Research Project

    Clinics by paramedics improve care, cut 911 calls

    October 5, 2020

    The CP@clinic is an innovative chronic disease prevention and health promotion program developed by a team of researchers at McMaster University’s Department of Family Medicine.

  • The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) will collect and analyze blood samples from more than 19,000 CLSA participants in 10 provinces, investigating how widespread SARS-CoV-2 infection is among men and women over age 50.
    • Research Project

    $4M launches national study on COVID-19 antibodies in older adults

    October 1, 2020

    A $4-million investment from Canada's COVID-19 Immunity Task Force will launch a national study to investigate the burden of SARS-CoV-2 infection among aging Canadians, a population that has been shown to be at greatest risk for severe outcomes from COVID-19 disease.

  • Alfonso Iorio is to chair the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact.
    • Appointments / Promotions

    Alfonso Iorio to chair Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact

    September 21, 2020

    The appointment of Alfonso Iorio as chair of the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) has been announced by Paul O’Byrne, dean and vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences.

  • From top, clockwise: James Douketis, P.J. Devereaux, Karen Mossman, Harriet MacMillan, and Lehana Thabane.
    • Awards

    Professors join Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

    September 18, 2020

    Five McMaster University professors, all members of the Faculty of Health Sciences, are joining the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) as fellows.

 

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