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Patients still not telling MDs about use of natural health products
May 28, 2020
Natural health products are used by many people, but almost half of naturopathic patients do not let their primary physician know, says a survey conducted by McMaster University.
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Treatment shows promise in treating deadly brain cancer
May 27, 2020
Researchers of McMaster University and the University of Toronto have developed a promising immunotherapy treatment for a deadly form of adult brain cancer called glioblastoma.
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Dancing to support COVID-19 research
May 26, 2020
Health sciences student Natasha Verhoeff organized a free virtual Zumba dance class in mid-May from her family’s Toronto home, and invited participants to donate to the McMaster COVID-19 Research Fund.
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Brown recognized with Killam Research Fellowship
May 26, 2020
McMaster University professor Eric Brown has been awarded a Killam Research Fellowship.
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Evidence shows cloth masks may help against COVID-19
May 25, 2020
The evidence shows that cloth masks, particularly those with several layers of cotton cloth, block droplet and aerosol contamination of the environment, may reduce transmission of COVID-19.
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Ontario supports McMaster COVID-19 research
May 21, 2020
McMaster University researchers have been awarded funding for five pandemic studies in the first announcement by the Ontario government of COVID-19 Rapid Research Fund projects.
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Meet the Health Sciences valedictorian
May 21, 2020
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Global study finds women less likely to have heart disease – and die of it – than men
May 21, 2020
A huge study of more than 160,000 people in 21 countries has found that women are less likely to have cardiovascular disease, and die of it, than men. It didn’t matter if women had, or didn’t have, a previous heart attack or stroke. It also didn't matter where they lived around the world, nor their economic status.
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Niagara Falls medical grad realizing lifelong dream
May 20, 2020
Elliot Grady is rooted in the Niagara Region. He grew up here and he is becoming a medical doctor here. As he prepares to mark his graduation from McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine Niagara Regional Campus, he says it feels like a dream come true.
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Meet the School of Nursing valedictorian
May 20, 2020
Today is the online convocation celebration for McMaster University's School of Nursing. Meet valedictorian Kolina Tavares.
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The journey from law clerk to family physician
May 20, 2020
Rory Schafer’s background as a law clerk and social worker has impacted his plans as he accepts his medical degree from McMaster University this week.
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FHS starts preparations for reopening spaces
May 19, 2020
Research will be the first portion of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) that will ease back into the workplace from the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although working from home remains the preferred option for research, the ramp up will follow phase one of the research recovery plan from the university’s vice-president research; practical solutions for research workplace arrangements from the Faculty’s vice-dean, research, as well as the plans made by each principal investigator to follow Public Health directives including physical distancing and appropriate personal protective equipment.
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Niagara Health Medical Staff Association doubles its medical student scholarships
April 30, 2020
Elliot Grady, Wryan Helmeczi, Emma Hudson, and Christina Weber have exemplified what it means it be student leaders – both in medical school and in their communities, and they have each been awarded a Niagara Health Medical Staff Association Medical Student Scholarship.
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New office serves FHS faculty’s continuing professional development
April 29, 2020
The Continuing Professional Development (CPD) office has been created within the Faculty of Health Sciences to further advance health sciences and medical education as well as professional development opportunities for faculty members and health-care professionals.
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Van Spall recipient of inaugural award for women in cardiology
March 12, 2020
McMaster University’s Harriette Van Spall has been named as the recipient of an inaugural Women as One Escalator Award, an international initiative aimed at catalyzing the careers of exceptional women in cardiology.
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Palliative care physician honoured by McMaster
March 5, 2020
Erin Gallagher, a Hamilton family physician and palliative care consultant, has been recognized with the 2020 Elizabeth J. Latimer prize in palliative care from McMaster University.
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Indigenous Students Health Sciences celebrates decade of success
July 16, 2019
The past year has been one of success for the Indigenous Students Health Sciences (ISHS) team. Most recently, for the second year in a row, three Indigenous students took prizes at the 2019 Faculty of Health Sciences Research Plenary Awards. Jillian Roberge, an emergency medicine resident; Danielle Bourque, a nursing master's student, and Brittany Lickers, a master's student in occupational therapy were recognized with the ISHS Graduate Performance and Community Leadership Award.
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Competence by Design: The transition to competency based medical education
August 2, 2018
It is considered one of the biggest changes to Canada's medical education in more than a century. Competency based medical education (CBME) is being rolled out at McMaster University and in residency programs across the country.
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Patients still not telling MDs about use of natural health products
May 28, 2020
Natural health products are used by many people, but almost half of naturopathic patients do not let their primary physician know, says a survey conducted by McMaster University.
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Treatment shows promise in treating deadly brain cancer
May 27, 2020
Researchers of McMaster University and the University of Toronto have developed a promising immunotherapy treatment for a deadly form of adult brain cancer called glioblastoma.
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Brown recognized with Killam Research Fellowship
May 26, 2020
McMaster University professor Eric Brown has been awarded a Killam Research Fellowship.
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Evidence shows cloth masks may help against COVID-19
May 25, 2020
The evidence shows that cloth masks, particularly those with several layers of cotton cloth, block droplet and aerosol contamination of the environment, may reduce transmission of COVID-19.
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Ontario supports McMaster COVID-19 research
May 21, 2020
McMaster University researchers have been awarded funding for five pandemic studies in the first announcement by the Ontario government of COVID-19 Rapid Research Fund projects.
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Global study finds women less likely to have heart disease – and die of it – than men
May 21, 2020
A huge study of more than 160,000 people in 21 countries has found that women are less likely to have cardiovascular disease, and die of it, than men. It didn’t matter if women had, or didn’t have, a previous heart attack or stroke. It also didn't matter where they lived around the world, nor their economic status.
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Justin Trudeau announces McMaster research centre for chronic pain among veterans
May 14, 2020
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today officially launched the Chronic Pain Centre of Excellence for Canadian Veterans during his nationally-televised COVID-19 update.
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McMaster researchers find one-two punch may help fight against Salmonella
May 14, 2020
Research led by McMaster University's Caressa Tsai and Brian Coombes has resulted in the discovery of a combination punch to treat drug-resistant infections that is showing promise based on testing in mice.
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Yes, inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease are linked
May 13, 2020
McMaster University research led by Maria Ines Pinto-Sanchez and Elena Verdu has established a connection between inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease.
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Dancing to support COVID-19 research
May 26, 2020
Health sciences student Natasha Verhoeff organized a free virtual Zumba dance class in mid-May from her family’s Toronto home, and invited participants to donate to the McMaster COVID-19 Research Fund.
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Meet the Health Sciences valedictorian
May 21, 2020
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Niagara Falls medical grad realizing lifelong dream
May 20, 2020
Elliot Grady is rooted in the Niagara Region. He grew up here and he is becoming a medical doctor here. As he prepares to mark his graduation from McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine Niagara Regional Campus, he says it feels like a dream come true.
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Meet the School of Nursing valedictorian
May 20, 2020
Today is the online convocation celebration for McMaster University's School of Nursing. Meet valedictorian Kolina Tavares.
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The journey from law clerk to family physician
May 20, 2020
Rory Schafer’s background as a law clerk and social worker has impacted his plans as he accepts his medical degree from McMaster University this week.
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FHS starts preparations for reopening spaces
May 19, 2020
Research will be the first portion of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) that will ease back into the workplace from the restrictions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Although working from home remains the preferred option for research, the ramp up will follow phase one of the research recovery plan from the university’s vice-president research; practical solutions for research workplace arrangements from the Faculty’s vice-dean, research, as well as the plans made by each principal investigator to follow Public Health directives including physical distancing and appropriate personal protective equipment.
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Medical student plans to become hometown doctor
May 19, 2020
Christina Weber is one of the medical students graduating from the Niagara Regional Campus of McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine this month. As she prepares for her final exam, she is eagerly anticipating staying at McMaster for her rural family medicine residency in its Grimsby stream.
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Positive outlook leads new McMaster doctor through obstacles
May 19, 2020
This week, despite numerous obstacles and tragedy, Tyler Pitre is graduating with a medical degree from McMaster University’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine. He is continuing at the Waterloo Regional Campus of the medical school for his residency in internal medicine.
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FHS convocation ceremonies go online this week
May 19, 2020
Spring convocation ceremonies for McMaster University’s School of Nursing and Faculty of Health Sciences are going ahead in an online format.
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Azzam named associate dean of Continuing Professional Development
April 8, 2020
McMaster University professor Khalid Azzam has been appointed the inaugural associate dean of Continuing Professional Development for the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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Dobranowski named chair of radiology
January 21, 2020
A long-time McMaster University professor, Julian Dobranowski, has been appointed the chair of the Department of Radiology.
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Faculty names director of human resources
January 8, 2020
Leslie Cooke-Bithrey is joining McMaster University as the director of human resources for the Faculty of Health Sciences. She starts in the role January 13, 2020.
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Diana Sherifali appointed inaugural Heather M. Arthur chair
December 3, 2019
Diana Sherifali, a clinician scientist of the School of Nursing, has been named the inaugural Heather M. Arthur Population Health Research Institute/Hamilton Health Sciences Chair in Inter-Professional Health Research at McMaster University. The appointment was effective July 1, 2019 and has received approval by the University's Senate.
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Clare Mitchell returns to the Faculty as COO
August 22, 2019
Clare Mitchell is returning to the Faculty of Health Sciences as its chief operating officer, effective Sept. 9, 2019. She had been the director of administration for the Faculty’s Department of Surgery from 1999 through 2012 when she left to be director of administration for the Department of Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Toronto. While there, she received a leadership award from the Faculty for staff impact.
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Berg named Boris Family Chair in translational blood stem cell research
July 11, 2019
Tobias Berg has been appointed the inaugural Boris Family Chair in Leukemia and Hematopoietic Stem Cell Translational Research for the Faculty of Health Sciences at McMaster University.
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Thabane named acting chair of HEI
July 2, 2019
Lehana Thabane has been appointed the acting chair of the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact (HEI) of the Faculty of Health Sciences.
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Hanna named associate dean, graduate studies for health sciences
June 20, 2019
The new vice-dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences and associate dean of graduate studies (health sciences) is Steven Hanna. Hanna is a professor in the Department of Health Research Methods, Evidence, and Impact of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine.
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Harrington appointed as assistant vice-president for the Faculty
December 5, 2018
Laura Harrington, who has a background both as a research scientist and senior administrator at McMaster University, has been appointed assistant vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
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