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New research study explores ways to boost digital literacy for older Canadians

Jun 5, 2025 | Specialized Hospitals

A new research study has been launched to generate a better understanding of how best to deliver digital literacy education to older Canadians.

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The science of care – celebrating clinical trials research

May 20, 2025 | Specialized Hospitals

Every study is a step closer to the next generation of care.

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Coordinated primary, palliative, and specialty care improve outcomes for organ failure patients at end of life, studies show

May 14, 2025 | Specialized Hospitals

Patients with heart failure who had palliative care involvement in their last year of life had lower rates of hospitalization and acute care deaths compared to those without.

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Immersive virtual reality eases pain for complex care patients

May 5, 2025 | Specialized Hospitals

Pain management is a vital part of care. Researcher Lisa Sheehy, PhD has been evaluating how effective immersive virtual reality can be for pain relief for patients.

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Hospital visits for cannabis use linked to higher dementia risk, study finds

Apr 14, 2025 | Specialized Hospitals

Individuals with an emergency department (ED) visit or hospitalization due to cannabis were at 23% and 72% greater risk of a new dementia diagnosis, respectively, within five years.

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Significant Funding Boost Takes Palliative Care Research in Canada to New Heights

Mar 19, 2025 | Specialized Hospitals

Today, the Pan-Canadian Palliative Care Research Collaborative was awarded $5.9 million from the Canadian Cancer Society and Brain Canada to advance nationwide clinical trials in palliative care.

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A Year in Review from Bruyère Health Research Institute

Dec 16, 2024 | Specialized Hospitals

Celebrating a year of success and commitment to impactful research.

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Bruyère Health Ranked Sixth for Research Spending Growth Among Canadian Hospitals of its Tier

Dec 5, 2024 | Specialized Hospitals

Bruyère Health among Canada’s Top 40 Research Hospitals

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Bruyère announces new name and brand reflecting the heart & science of care

Oct 24, 2024 | Specialized Hospitals

Bruyère launched a new brand identity – and will now be known as Bruyère Health.

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Dr. Kiran Rabheru seeks to tackle ageism in care

Oct 9, 2024 | Specialized Hospitals

Newly appointed investigator with the Bruyère Health Research Institute focused on human rights to combat ageism

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