Wounds Canada has published an updated edition of its free digital book Best Practice Recommendations for Skin Health and Wound Management 2025. Downloaded more than a million times since their inception 25 years ago, the various editions of Wounds Canada’s best practice recommendations have been the evidence-based cornerstone of skin health, wound prevention and management […] The post Wounds Canada publishes new edition of Best Practice Recommendations for Skin Health and Wound Management appeared first on Hospital News.

HN Summary • SHN is leading a global clinical trial testing tebapivat, an investigational oral therapy for sickle cell disease, with Dr. Kevin Kuo serving as lead investigator and SHN named the first site in Ontario to offer the study. • The trial aims to improve anemia, fatigue, and quality of life for people living […] The post Global clinical trial exploring potential treatment for sickle cell disease appeared first on Hospital News.

HN Summary • Growing evidence shows that shorter courses of antibiotics are just as effective as longer regimens for many common infections, while helping reduce antimicrobial resistance. • National and provincial guidelines support reduced treatment durations for conditions such as ear infections, pneumonia, COPD exacerbations, urinary tract infections and cellulitis, without compromising patient outcomes. • […] The post Shorter duration of antimicrobial therapy in common infections appeared first on Hospital News.

HN Summary • Sinai Health researchers have shown a simple blood test can predict Crohn’s disease years before symptoms appear, enabling earlier diagnosis and potential prevention. • The test detects an immune response to flagellin, a gut bacteria protein, which appears long before Crohn’s develops and may play a role in triggering the disease. • […] The post A simple blood test can predict Crohn’s disease before symptoms appear appeared first on Hospital News.