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The worlds of physiotherapy and psychology might seem unrelated. However, one physiotherapist at Kingston Health Sciences Centre (KHSC) wants to find out if blending the two fields can lead to better patient care. Kyle Vader has worked in the Chronic...
The fruits of the labour of research can take years to travel from bench to bedside. A recent COVID-19 study on remote care, however, planted a seed that has quickly blossomed into an important pilot project at KHSC to provide virtual care to...
On March 4th, 2021 nurse-scientists from across Kingston's healthcare sector presented their research at the 17th annual Kingston Nursing Research Conference. Among the presenters were Drs. Mona Sawhney and Mary Smith, keynote speakers at the event...
For frail and elderly individuals, brain bleeds caused by falling are a major health risk. For some, there's also a risk of misdiagnosis, because the symptoms of a brain bleed can be mistaken for age-related conditions such as dementia, neurological...
It's been a big few weeks for the Kingston General Hospital research program, featuring a multi-million dollar announcement, a prestigious award and another successful showcase. Leading the charge was Dr. Daren Heyland. He's won funding to head
These are some challenging times for research programs the world over. Thanks to the gloomy global economy, clinical trials are down and new funding is hard to come by. But here at Kingston General Hospital, our research program keeps on growing, and...
A new research project is helping to provide life-saving tools and training in point-of-care ultrasound for physicians working in remote healthcare locations. The Accelerated Remote Consultation Tele-POCUS in Cardiopulmonary Assessment (ARCTICA)...
Two recent Queen's University graduates are addressing a problem that has plagued clinical researchers for years: how to make it easy and convenient for ordinary citizens to get involved in research. Luc Pelletier and Brooke Resendes are co-founders...
Getting a newborn to breastfeed can certainly be an exhausting and anxious time for everyone involved. Now, a research project is hoping to help out new mothers at KGH. The goal is to create a few sets of guidelines for use across our hospital, and...
KGHRI clinician-scientist Paula James isn't afraid to talk about periods, and she hopes others join the conversation in order to help women recognize if they have a bleeding disorder. The Let's Talk Period website aims to increase awareness of the...