Best medications for chronic sinusitis identified, says study

September 21, 2021

Patients struggling with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps can greatly benefit from dupilumab, a biologic drug whose effectiveness was evaluated by researchers at McMaster University.

McMaster researchers examine impact of COVID shots on inflammatory illness

September 21, 2021

A McMaster University team is collaborating in a major nationwide study on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis.

Agarwal becomes first McMaster Family Medicine Levitt Scholar

September 15, 2021 by Casey Irvin

Gina Agarwal, a physician renowned as a leader in building systems of primary care for vulnerable people, has been recognized as the inaugural McMaster Family Medicine Levitt Scholar.

McMaster professors join Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

September 14, 2021

Five professors of the Faculty of Health Sciences are joining the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) as fellows. This election is considered the highest recognition of excellence in Canadian academic health sciences.

Major study finds convalescent plasma doesn’t help seriously ill COVID-19 patients

September 9, 2021

A major study has found that convalescent plasma does not reduce the risk of intubation or death for COVID-19 patients.

Medical cannabis may give modest benefits for chronic pain

September 8, 2021

A minority of people living with chronic pain who try medical cannabis may experience important relief and the risk of side effects is typically small, says an international study led by McMaster University scientists.

New endowed chair at McMaster is a BRIGHT idea

September 8, 2021

Community members who volunteered, ran and donated funds for the annual Hamilton BRIGHT Run for breast cancer research have helped establish a new research chair at McMaster University.

Online talk therapy can help mothers with postpartum depression

September 8, 2021

A one-day online therapy session can help treat postpartum depression (PPD), says a study led by McMaster University scientists.

Two Health Sciences professors named to Royal Society of Canada

September 7, 2021

Two professors of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences are being honoured for their work by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).

Study will examine post-ICU outcomes related to frailty and COVID-19 ​

September 7, 2021 by Mike Beattie

A research team from McMaster University and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton has been awarded more than $738,000 in funding to study the relationship between frailty and short-term recovery from COVID-19 through the Canadian Institutes for Health Research.

A final gift of life

August 30, 2021 by Fram Dinshaw

Thomas Graham is trusting the scientists at McMaster University and its new McMaster Cancer Centre to keep alive his wife’s legacy – and preserve the love they shared.

Combo therapy cuts risk of heart attacks and strokes in half

August 29, 2021

A combination therapy of aspirin, statins and at least two blood pressure medications can cut the risk of fatal cardiovascular disease (CVD) in half.

Cathy Risdon takes reins as new family medicine chair

September 22, 2021

As the new chair of the Department of Family Medicine, Cathy Risdon is aiming to build a sustainable, inclusive learning and practice environment for current and future family medicine learners and providers.

Dr. Tara Packham, has accepted appointment

September 21, 2021

Dr. Tara Packham, has accepted the appointment of Interim Director of Clinical Health Professionals Research for Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS).

The Helen Saarinen Lectureship Award

September 21, 2021

The Helen Saarinen Lectureship Award Committee is pleased to announce Dr. Brenda Mori as the 2021 Helen Saarinen Lecturer.

McMaster community works together to send $750,000 in PPE and gear to Uganda

September 19, 2021 by McMaster Daily News

McMaster student inducted into Canadian Medical Hall of Fame

August 30, 2021

Kay Wu, a second-year student at McMaster’s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, was inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame (CMHF) for her strong leadership and communications skills.

School of Nursing unveils ‘serious games’ to train students

August 17, 2021

Nursing students will learn that public health is no game – with new virtual training that aims to help them make decisions that could impact the health of thousands of people.

McMaster professors publish free online biochemistry lab manual

August 11, 2021

Two McMaster University biochemistry teaching professors have launched a free, open-access online manual for second-year biochemistry students to introduce them to wet lab work.

McMaster biomed students tout anti-COVID molecular medium

July 29, 2021

A molecular medium that deactivates the COVID-19 virus will keep lab techs safe and help labs run smoothly. But key to its commercial success are two McMaster students and a robust Hamilton Life Sciences Eco-System.

Banting postdoctoral fellow to explore experiences of health inequity in primary care

July 15, 2021 by Erin Beaulieu

The winner of a prestigious Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship begins her work at McMaster University’s Department of Family Medicine in September. Monica Molinaro is one of the 23 national recipients of the fellowships awarded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council.

Best medications for chronic sinusitis identified, says study

September 21, 2021

Patients struggling with chronic sinusitis and nasal polyps can greatly benefit from dupilumab, a biologic drug whose effectiveness was evaluated by researchers at McMaster University.

McMaster researchers examine impact of COVID shots on inflammatory illness

September 21, 2021

A McMaster University team is collaborating in a major nationwide study on the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines in people with immune-mediated inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis.

Agarwal becomes first McMaster Family Medicine Levitt Scholar

September 15, 2021 by Casey Irvin

Gina Agarwal, a physician renowned as a leader in building systems of primary care for vulnerable people, has been recognized as the inaugural McMaster Family Medicine Levitt Scholar.

McMaster professors join Canadian Academy of Health Sciences

September 14, 2021

Five professors of the Faculty of Health Sciences are joining the Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) as fellows. This election is considered the highest recognition of excellence in Canadian academic health sciences.

Major study finds convalescent plasma doesn’t help seriously ill COVID-19 patients

September 9, 2021

A major study has found that convalescent plasma does not reduce the risk of intubation or death for COVID-19 patients.

Medical cannabis may give modest benefits for chronic pain

September 8, 2021

A minority of people living with chronic pain who try medical cannabis may experience important relief and the risk of side effects is typically small, says an international study led by McMaster University scientists.

New endowed chair at McMaster is a BRIGHT idea

September 8, 2021

Community members who volunteered, ran and donated funds for the annual Hamilton BRIGHT Run for breast cancer research have helped establish a new research chair at McMaster University.

Online talk therapy can help mothers with postpartum depression

September 8, 2021

A one-day online therapy session can help treat postpartum depression (PPD), says a study led by McMaster University scientists.

Two Health Sciences professors named to Royal Society of Canada

September 7, 2021

Two professors of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences are being honoured for their work by the Royal Society of Canada (RSC).

FHS town hall has focus on vaccination policy and return to work

August 25, 2021

A virtual town hall session for faculty and staff of the Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) on the impact of the pandemic, held Aug. 18, saw many questions on McMaster University’s mandatory COVID vaccination policy and on the plans for return to campus.

Premier Doug Ford and key cabinet colleagues tour McMaster labs, thank researchers for their critical COVID work

August 17, 2021

Ontario Premier Doug Ford personally thanked McMaster researchers as he and key members of his caucus, together with Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger, toured some of the laboratories where researchers are working to resolve critical issues related to COVID-19 – and to stave off the threat of similar problems in the future.

McMaster expert helps keep athletes safe in Tokyo

July 23, 2021

Sports medicine expert and former elite athlete Margo Mountjoy has been to the Olympics a jaw-dropping nine times — 12 if you count the Youth Olympic Games.

McMaster project to improve access to palliative care for Indigenous Ontarians

July 20, 2021

With support of $1.24 million in funding and the partnership of Indigenous Services Canada, McMaster University researcher Hsien Seow is planning a large education intervention aimed at improving access to community-based palliative care for Ontario’s Indigenous communities.

Primary care teams use oximeters to monitor COVID-19 patients

June 29, 2021 by Fram Dinshaw

Patients receive home oximeters to monitor their symptoms as part of a program developed by McMaster University experts that has already saved dozens of lives.

A message from the Dean and Vice-President on National Indigenous Peoples Day

June 21, 2021

Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, members of McMaster University’s Faculty of Health Sciences join other Canadians in reflecting upon, learning and celebrating the history, sacrifices, cultures, contributions, and strengths of First Nations, Inuit and Metis people. This year marks a significant milestone as it is the 25th anniversary of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

McMaster obstetrician who led reform in the birthing room, dies at 97

June 11, 2021

The McMaster University obstetrician who won the Order of Canada for his advocacy of family-centred maternity care, died June 6. Murray Enkin was 97.

Indigenous Health Learning Lodge: Statement of Response Regarding the Kamloops Indian Residential School Discovery

May 31, 2021

As all of Canada bears witness to yet another Indian Residential School related tragedy, the stark evidence-based findings from the Kamloops Residential School convey perhaps, a harsher reality. This is a hard truth that has been affirmed with evidence. A more somber truth perhaps, is that many Indigenous people; parents, grand-parents, aunties and uncles have known for years but nobody was listening. Sadly, the Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc First Nations have had their truth confirmed.

School of Nursing to gain additional enrolment

May 14, 2021

McMaster University’s School of Nursing (SON) will see an increase in student enrolment as a result of the provincial announcement of $35 million in funding to recruit 2,000 new nurses Friday.

Screening to enter MDCL begins

June 8, 2020

In order to facilitate the ability for researchers, staff and students to move easily between the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Learning and Discovery (MDCL) and the Health Sciences Centre (HSC), changes in screening and masking protocols for MDCL are being introduced. The changes to enter both buildings begin Monday, June 8 for all McMaster faculty, staff and students.

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