Hamilton researchers conduct ground-breaking new trial on pediatric fecal transplant for IBD

Hamilton researchers conduct ground-breaking new trial on pediatric fecal transplant for IBD

Hamilton researchers are conducting a ground-breaking new trial looking at fecal transplants to help treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) in children.... read more

Occupational therapy reduces hospital readmissions, research finds

Occupational therapy reduces hospital readmissions, research finds

A recent study has found that 30-day readmission rates for heart failure, pneumonia, and acute myocardial infarction were improved with the help of occupational therapy.... read more

Acute exacerbations may accelerate lung function decline in smokers with COPD

Acute exacerbations may accelerate lung function decline in smokers with COPD

Acute exacerbations in patients with established chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are associated with accelerated lung function loss, according to data published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical... read more

Researchers identify potential new way of treating hypertension

Researchers identify potential new way of treating hypertension

Researchers eyeing first new anti-hypertensive drug treatment strategy in more than 15 years. Researchers at the University of Bristol and Afferent Pharmaceuticals have identified a potential new way of treating high blood... read more