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Category: Feature

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Cancer Screening Inequities in Ontario: The Work of Dr. Aisha Lofters

3 Nov 20251 Nov 2025 theimsmagazine

By Kowsar Teymouri Continue reading Cancer Screening Inequities in Ontario: The Work of Dr. Aisha Lofters

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Diving into Hidden Drivers and Fragile Supports in Marginalized Populations through Flora Matheson

3 Nov 20251 Nov 2025 theimsmagazine

By Omar I. Hassan Continue reading Diving into Hidden Drivers and Fragile Supports in Marginalized Populations through Flora Matheson

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REACHing New Heights: Bringing Healthcare into the School

3 Nov 20251 Nov 2025 theimsmagazine

By Aria Afsharian Continue reading REACHing New Heights: Bringing Healthcare into the School

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Breaking the Stigma: Working Towards Equitable Palliative Care for People Who Use Drugs

3 Nov 20251 Nov 2025 theimsmagazine

By Lielle Ronen Continue reading Breaking the Stigma: Working Towards Equitable Palliative Care for People Who Use Drugs

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Through the Looking Glass: Dr. Keith Jarvi’s Exploration of Male Infertility Reveals Broader Implications for Men’s Health

11 Aug 202517 Aug 2025 theimsmagazine

By Beatrice Acheson Continue reading Through the Looking Glass: Dr. Keith Jarvi’s Exploration of Male Infertility Reveals Broader Implications for Men’s Health

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The Science of Labour: Exploring Myometrial Function to Improve Maternal Outcomes

11 Aug 202517 Aug 2025 theimsmagazine

By Gharaza Nasir and Sabeeka Malik Continue reading The Science of Labour: Exploring Myometrial Function to Improve Maternal Outcomes

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Beyond Avoidance: Training the Immune System to Tolerate Food Allergies

28 Apr 202524 Apr 2025 theimsmagazine

By Aria Afsharian Continue reading Beyond Avoidance: Training the Immune System to Tolerate Food Allergies

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The Brain on Lupus: How Dr. Andrea Knight is Shaping Mental Health Research in Rheumatologic Disease

28 Apr 202524 Apr 2025 theimsmagazine

By Priya van Oosterhout Continue reading The Brain on Lupus: How Dr. Andrea Knight is Shaping Mental Health Research in Rheumatologic Disease

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Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease: Revolutionizing its Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management through Advanced Imaging

28 Apr 202524 Apr 2025 theimsmagazine

By Sreemoyee Ghosh Continue reading Inflammatory Rheumatic Disease: Revolutionizing its Diagnosis, Treatment, and Management through Advanced Imaging

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Neuroinflammation: A Double-Edged Sword? Delving Deeper into How Neuroinflammation Plays a Role in Multiple Sclerosis and Gliomas

28 Apr 202524 Apr 2025 theimsmagazine

By Hayeon (Nancy) Kim Continue reading Neuroinflammation: A Double-Edged Sword? Delving Deeper into How Neuroinflammation Plays a Role in Multiple Sclerosis and Gliomas

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From Rupture to Recovery: The Fight to Control Inflammatory Cell Death

28 Apr 202524 Apr 2025 theimsmagazine

By Steven Shen Continue reading From Rupture to Recovery: The Fight to Control Inflammatory Cell Death

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Gut Instincts: How Precision Medicine is Outwitting Inflammatory Bowel Disease

27 Jan 202526 Jan 2025 theimsmagazine

By Mia Feldman Continue reading Gut Instincts: How Precision Medicine is Outwitting Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Personalizing the Prevention, Treatment, and Management of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer

27 Jan 202526 Jan 2025 theimsmagazine

By Rachel Lebovic Continue reading Personalizing the Prevention, Treatment, and Management of Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer

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Rewriting the Story of Dementia: How Dr. Carmela Tartaglia is Bringing Precision Medicine to the Fight Against Neurodegenerative Diseases

27 Jan 202526 Jan 2025 theimsmagazine

By Beatrice Acheson Continue reading Rewriting the Story of Dementia: How Dr. Carmela Tartaglia is Bringing Precision Medicine to the Fight Against Neurodegenerative Diseases

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Considering the Whole Person and Population when Applying Precision Medicine to Mental Health

27 Jan 202526 Jan 2025 theimsmagazine

By Tesam Ahmed and Emily Wiljer Continue reading Considering the Whole Person and Population when Applying Precision Medicine to Mental Health

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Optimizing Ex-Vivo Heart Perfusion: A Quest to Advance Pediatric Heart Transplantation

10 Nov 2024 theimsmagazine

by Niki Akbarian Continue reading Optimizing Ex-Vivo Heart Perfusion: A Quest to Advance Pediatric Heart Transplantation

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Advancing Perioperative Hemorrhage Management: The Trailblazing Work of Dr. Keyvan Karkouti

10 Nov 2024 theimsmagazine

by Kowsar Teymouri Continue reading Advancing Perioperative Hemorrhage Management: The Trailblazing Work of Dr. Keyvan Karkouti

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Detecting and Managing Cardiac Failure in Cancer Survivors Treated with Chemotherapy

10 Nov 2024 theimsmagazine

by Karan Patel Continue reading Detecting and Managing Cardiac Failure in Cancer Survivors Treated with Chemotherapy

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Pioneering Neurointerventional Excellence, From Personal Journey to Future Frontiers

29 Apr 202429 Apr 2024 theimsmagazine

by Eileen (Xiao Yu) Liu Continue reading Pioneering Neurointerventional Excellence, From Personal Journey to Future Frontiers

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From Tangible Impact to Transformative Research – An Interview with Dr. Gelareh Zadeh

29 Apr 202429 Apr 2024 theimsmagazine

by Nikou Kelardashti Continue reading From Tangible Impact to Transformative Research – An Interview with Dr. Gelareh Zadeh

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Advancing Care: Pioneering Minimally Invasive Approaches to Diagnose and Treat Lung Cancer

29 Apr 202429 Apr 2024 theimsmagazine

by Rachel Yang Continue reading Advancing Care: Pioneering Minimally Invasive Approaches to Diagnose and Treat Lung Cancer

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Dr. David Gomez: Driving Equitable Access to Surgical Care in Pandemic Recovery

29 Apr 202429 Apr 2024 theimsmagazine

by Jennifer Ma Continue reading Dr. David Gomez: Driving Equitable Access to Surgical Care in Pandemic Recovery

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The Potential of Ketamine in Mood Disorders – An Interview with Dr. Joshua Rosenblat

5 Feb 20245 Feb 2024 theimsmagazine

by Sipan Haikazian Continue reading The Potential of Ketamine in Mood Disorders – An Interview with Dr. Joshua Rosenblat

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An Innovative Journey to Navigating the Complexities of Mood Disorders

5 Feb 20245 Feb 2024 theimsmagazine

by Nikou Kelardashti Continue reading An Innovative Journey to Navigating the Complexities of Mood Disorders

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Novel perspectives and treatment interventions for bipolar disorder in youth: the cardiovascular link to brain health, with Dr. Benjamin Goldstein

5 Feb 20245 Feb 2024 theimsmagazine

by Kevan Cliifford Continue reading Novel perspectives and treatment interventions for bipolar disorder in youth: the cardiovascular link to brain health, with Dr. Benjamin Goldstein

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Pioneering Breakthroughs in Autism & ADHD Research with Dr. Hsiang-Yuan Lin

5 Feb 20245 Feb 2024 theimsmagazine

by Mahbod Ebrahimi Continue reading Pioneering Breakthroughs in Autism & ADHD Research with Dr. Hsiang-Yuan Lin

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Revolutionizing HIV Maternal and Fetal Care

6 Nov 2023 theimsmagazine

by Nayaab Punjani Continue reading Revolutionizing HIV Maternal and Fetal Care

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Viral Vanguard: Dr. Jordan Feld’s Odyssey Toward an HCV-Free Future

6 Nov 2023 theimsmagazine

by Kristen Ashworth Continue reading Viral Vanguard: Dr. Jordan Feld’s Odyssey Toward an HCV-Free Future

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Dr. Mario Ostrowski: Multidisciplinary Efforts Meet at the Push to Develop an HIV Therapeutic Vaccine 

6 Nov 2023 theimsmagazine

by Jennifer Ma Continue reading Dr. Mario Ostrowski: Multidisciplinary Efforts Meet at the Push to Develop an HIV Therapeutic Vaccine 

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“Canada Without Long COVID”: Developing a Patient-Focused Knowledge Base on Post-COVID Condition

6 Nov 20238 Nov 2023 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading “Canada Without Long COVID”: Developing a Patient-Focused Knowledge Base on Post-COVID Condition

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Integrating AI into Mental Health Research: An Interview with Dr. Abigail Ortiz

16 Aug 202322 Aug 2023 theimsmagazine

by Kateryna Maksyutynska Continue reading Integrating AI into Mental Health Research: An Interview with Dr. Abigail Ortiz

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Revolutionizing Healthcare with AI: A quest to improving disease screening and diagnosis

16 Aug 2023 theimsmagazine

by Niki Akbarian Continue reading Revolutionizing Healthcare with AI: A quest to improving disease screening and diagnosis

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An Image is Worth a Thousand Diagnostic Variables: Developing AI-based solutions for precision medicine

16 Aug 2023 theimsmagazine

by Beatrix Wang Continue reading An Image is Worth a Thousand Diagnostic Variables: Developing AI-based solutions for precision medicine

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Digital Health Solutions: Incorporating Technology to Improve Patient Care

16 Aug 2023 theimsmagazine

by Denise Sabac Continue reading Digital Health Solutions: Incorporating Technology to Improve Patient Care

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Looking at Retinoblastoma Through the Lens of Global Health

18 May 2023 theimsmagazine

by Nikou Kelardashti Continue reading Looking at Retinoblastoma Through the Lens of Global Health

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Uncovering the Role of Genetics in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

18 May 2023 theimsmagazine

by Niki Akbarian Continue reading Uncovering the Role of Genetics in Neurodevelopmental Disorders

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Exploring Pediatric Neuro-Oncology

18 May 2023 theimsmagazine

by Benjamin Traubici Continue reading Exploring Pediatric Neuro-Oncology

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A Vision to Restore Sight for Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases

18 May 2023 theimsmagazine

by Kristen Ashworth Continue reading A Vision to Restore Sight for Patients with Inherited Retinal Diseases

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Charging up People with Dementia: The Power of Technology

5 Feb 20235 Feb 2023 theimsmagazine

by Bahar Golbon Continue reading Charging up People with Dementia: The Power of Technology

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A New Frontier of Neonatal Epilepsy Research: Empowering Bedside Workers to Recognize Subclinical Seizures in Neonates Through EEG Monitoring and Quantitative EEG

5 Feb 20235 Feb 2023 theimsmagazine

by Vaidhehi Veena Sanmugananthan Continue reading A New Frontier of Neonatal Epilepsy Research: Empowering Bedside Workers to Recognize Subclinical Seizures in Neonates Through EEG Monitoring and Quantitative EEG

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Neuropsychiatry and Dementia: How much do we really know? And how much of what we know, can we use right now?

5 Feb 20235 Feb 2023 theimsmagazine

by Goldin Joghataie Continue reading Neuropsychiatry and Dementia: How much do we really know? And how much of what we know, can we use right now?

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Past, Present, and Future: The Journey of Spinal Cord Injury and Concussion Research

5 Feb 2023 theimsmagazine

by Eileen (Xiao Yu) Liu Continue reading Past, Present, and Future: The Journey of Spinal Cord Injury and Concussion Research

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Finding the genetic material in personalized medicine

5 Feb 2023 theimsmagazine

by Mahbod Ebrahimi Continue reading Finding the genetic material in personalized medicine

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Using Nanoparticles to Target and Treat Liver Cancer & Disease

11 Oct 202211 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading Using Nanoparticles to Target and Treat Liver Cancer & Disease

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Balancing Acts: Function & Dysfunction in the Immune System

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Beatrix Wang Continue reading Balancing Acts: Function & Dysfunction in the Immune System

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Alpha synuclein nanobodies in the brain and gut: novel therapeutic laboratory techniques in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease

11 Oct 2022 theimsmagazine

by Nayaab Punjani Continue reading Alpha synuclein nanobodies in the brain and gut: novel therapeutic laboratory techniques in the treatment of Parkinson’s Disease

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Ending Canada’s HIV Epidemic One Diagnosis at a Time

10 Jul 202213 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading Ending Canada’s HIV Epidemic One Diagnosis at a Time

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Dr. Samantha Anthony, first Social Worker Health Clinician-Scientist in Canada: “To really understand children’s needs, we must listen to them”

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Iciar Iturmendi-Sabater Continue reading Dr. Samantha Anthony, first Social Worker Health Clinician-Scientist in Canada: “To really understand children’s needs, we must listen to them”

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Moving into patient-centered cancer rehabilitation

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Bahar Golbon Continue reading Moving into patient-centered cancer rehabilitation

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Dr. Emily Ho’s mixed methods approach to youth patient engagement in the clinic and research

10 Jul 2022 theimsmagazine

by Nayaab Punjani Continue reading Dr. Emily Ho’s mixed methods approach to youth patient engagement in the clinic and research

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Improving Quality of Life for Patients with Male Cancers

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading Improving Quality of Life for Patients with Male Cancers

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Why do men develop schizophrenia earlier than women?

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by S. Hussain Ather Continue reading Why do men develop schizophrenia earlier than women?

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Is autism an “extreme male brain” condition?

7 Mar 2022 theimsmagazine

by Iciar Iturmendi Sabater Continue reading Is autism an “extreme male brain” condition?

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From Obesity to Diabetes

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Nayaab Punjani Continue reading From Obesity to Diabetes

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Let’s play hide and seek with the immune system

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Vritika Batura Continue reading Let’s play hide and seek with the immune system

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Exploring the brain-gut connection in mental health

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Sally Wu Continue reading Exploring the brain-gut connection in mental health

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Unravelling the Complexity of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

3 Jan 2022 theimsmagazine

by Kyla Trkulja Continue reading Unravelling the Complexity of Inflammatory Bowel Disease

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Understanding Key Factors Underlying Childhood Asthma and Advocating for Equal Patient Access and Care

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Nayaab Punjani Continue reading Understanding Key Factors Underlying Childhood Asthma and Advocating for Equal Patient Access and Care

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A Population in Flux: Interventions in the Youth Homelessness Space

20 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Beatrix Wang Continue reading A Population in Flux: Interventions in the Youth Homelessness Space

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That Which Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger: Implementing an Exercise Program for People with Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

6 Oct 202120 Nov 2021 theimsmagazine

by Sonja Elsaid Continue reading That Which Does Not Kill You Makes You Stronger: Implementing an Exercise Program for People with Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

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Pandemic tales from a Respirologist at the forefront of COVID-19 research

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Stacey J. Butler Continue reading Pandemic tales from a Respirologist at the forefront of COVID-19 research

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Making Strides in prophylactic treatment for COVID-19

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Nadia Boachie Continue reading Making Strides in prophylactic treatment for COVID-19

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Optimizing the delivery of digital mental health interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Dorsa Derakhshan Continue reading Optimizing the delivery of digital mental health interventions during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Tailoring for heterogeneity: Modeling for inequity in the COVID-19 pandemic

5 Oct 20216 Oct 2021 theimsmagazine

by Laura M. Best Continue reading Tailoring for heterogeneity: Modeling for inequity in the COVID-19 pandemic

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Targeting drug safety in the ICU: An interview with Clinical Pharmacist Dr. Lisa Burry

1 Dec 202024 May 2021 theimsmagazine

By Natalie Osborne Continue reading Targeting drug safety in the ICU: An interview with Clinical Pharmacist Dr. Lisa Burry

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Waving the Magic Wand to Combat Suicide in Youths

1 Dec 202024 May 2021 theimsmagazine

by Mikaeel Valli Continue reading Waving the Magic Wand to Combat Suicide in Youths

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Making Waves in an Ambulance: Ian Drennan on Becoming a Paramedic Scientist

1 Dec 202024 May 2021 theimsmagazine

by Laura Best Continue reading Making Waves in an Ambulance: Ian Drennan on Becoming a Paramedic Scientist

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Imaging Brains and Treating Hearts: An Interview with Esmaeil Mansouri

1 Dec 202024 May 2021 theimsmagazine

by Mashal Ahmed Continue reading Imaging Brains and Treating Hearts: An Interview with Esmaeil Mansouri

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