Researchers at UHN’s Princess Margaret Cancer Centre have found that inactivation of the TET2 (Tet methylcytosine dioxygenase 2) gene in immune cells improves the response of immunotherapy — a type of treatment that helps the immune system attack cancer cells — in certain cancer models. These results could lead to a marker that predicts how […] The post Gene mutation in blood-forming cells may improve cancer immunotherapy results appeared first on Hospital News.

How do health care professionals in Canada assess applicants for medical assistance in dying (MAiD)? A research article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) describes the careful approach currently used to determine eligibility, and an analysis article suggests an approach to eligibility assessments for advance requests for MAiD — which are currently available in Quebec […] The post How do health care professionals determine eligibility for MAiD? appeared first on Hospital News.

Three things Canada can learn from Singapore’s primary care transformation. ecently, Dr. Tara Kiran made headlines when her robust national OurCare survey revealed 5.9 million Canadians still lack a primary care provider – the point-of-entry health professional, like a family doctor or nurse practitioner, who provides routine care.  Those who do have a primary care […] The post More doctors not the only answer to Canada’s healthcare woes appeared first on Hospital News.

Excitement is building for FIFA World Cup soccer games in Toronto and Vancouver in June and July, yet Canada’s overburdened health systems may buckle with any additional demand, cautions an editorial published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). “Canada is increasingly vulnerable to events that may result in a surge in health care utilization, including […] The post Can Canada’s health systems handle increased demand during FIFA World Cup? appeared first on Hospital News.