June 24, 2024
Salim Yusuf: Three decades of pioneering research and leadership at PHRI
After three decades of dedicated research and leadership, PHRI Senior Scientist Salim Yusuf has announced his resignation as Executive Director...
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June 20, 2024
New, simple test detects rare fatal genetic heart condition
A team of international researchers has revealed a new, simple clinical test to detect Calcium Release Deficiency Syndrome (CRDS), a...
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June 13, 2024
PSI Foundation Resident Operating Grant for BRAVE-Mind Study
PHRI Investigator Emma van Reekum has been awarded a $30,000 grant from the PSI Foundation for BRAVE-Mind, a sub-study of...
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June 11, 2024
PROTECT Lab: Transforming healthcare from its new home
The PROTECT Lab, a collaboration between PHRI, McMaster University, and Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS), recently celebrated the opening of its...
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June 3, 2024
In Memory of Stuart Connolly: A Pioneer in Cardiac Electrophysiology
It is with deep sadness that PHRI announces the passing of Senior Scientist Stuart Connolly, whose pioneering contributions to cardiac...
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May 23, 2024
Salim Yusuf ranked #11 among Best Medicine Scientists globally
PHRI Executive Director and Senior Scientist Salim Yusuf has secured the #11 spot worldwide and #2 in Canada in the...
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May 22, 2024
ARTESiA Sub-study: CHA2DS2-VASc Score Guides Anticoagulation in Subclinical AF
A sub-study of the global ARTESiA trial has shown that the CHA2DS2-VASc score helps guide oral anticoagulation for patients with...
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May 16, 2024
Ashkan Shoamanesh receives ESO Scientific Excellence Award 2024
PHRI Senior Scientist Ashkan Shoamanesh has been recognized with the prestigious European Stroke Organization (ESO) Scientific Excellence Award 2024 for his...
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May 16, 2024
PHRI at ESOC 2024
At the 10th European Stroke Organisation Conference (ESOC), PHRI researchers made significant contributions by presenting their impactful research on stroke...
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May 13, 2024
Five-year insights from the PACT-HF trial
A recent analysis of the PHRI PACT-HF trial examined long-term, sex-specific clinical outcomes and healthcare resource utilization following hospitalization for...
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April 24, 2024
Salim Yusuf to receive honorary degree from Oxford University
Salim Yusuf will receive an honorary doctorate from Oxford University in recognition of his transformative contributions to cardiovascular disease (CVD)...
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April 9, 2024
DEPOSITION at ACC.24: Exploring Tranexamic Acid in Cardiac Surgery
A recent study has found that tranexamic acid (TXA), commonly used to reduce bleeding during cardiac surgery, failed to reduce...
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April 8, 2024
Restricted use of Benzodiazepines linked to reduced rates of postoperative delirium
A large international study has revealed that avoiding the use of benzodiazepine, a medication used for nearly 90% of patients...
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February 28, 2024
New clinical trial in people with advanced HIV aims to reduce high mortality rates in Africa
A new trial will test a low-cost antibiotic in reducing deaths among 8,000 patients with advanced HIV who are starting...
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February 20, 2024
Arrhythmia Update 2024 Conference
Around 100 medical professionals recently gathered for the 25th edition of the Arrhythmia Update conference (AU24*) presented by PHRI on...
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