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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February 1, 2024
NeuroVISION-2 Biobank Initiative Receives CIHR Grant for Age-Related Cognitive Impairment Research
PHRI Scientist Maura Marcucci has received a multi-year grant from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) for the NeuroVISION-2...
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January 30, 2024
TaRGET to test new treatment in patients with ACM
Researchers at PHRI have received Health Canada approval for a nationwide clinical trial to test a new treatment for a...
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January 29, 2024
CIHR Operating Grant for CAHHM biomarker study of cognitive decline
PHRI Scientist Marie Pigeyre has been awarded the Canadian Institute for Health Research (CIHR) Operating Grant for the “Canadian Alliance...
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January 22, 2024
PHRI presents the 25th Arrhythmia Update Conference: AU24
Join us for the 25th edition of the Arrhythmia Update conference (AU24) on February 15th and 16th, as we bring...
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January 4, 2024
Ten Early Career Researchers win PHRI’s 2023 internal grant competition
PHRI is excited to announce the winners of its 2023 internal grant competition, celebrating ten early career researchers who have...
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December 13, 2023
First patient enrolled in the Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion Study (LAAOS)-4
The first participant in a large, global trial led by PHRI has undergone the implantation of a left atrial appendage...
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December 1, 2023
CRLB-GMEL hosts the Second Annual Multiomics Day
The Clinical Research Laboratory and Biobank- Genetic and Molecular Epidemiology Laboratory (CRLB-GMEL) recently hosted the Second Annual Multiomics Day at...
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December 1, 2023
PHRI researchers recognized among world’s most Highly Cited Researchers
PHRI’s Executive Director and Senior Scientist Salim Yusuf, Senior Scientist John Eikelboom, Senior Scientist Stuart Connolly, and Associate Senior Scientist Paul...
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November 13, 2023
PHRI-Duke co-led study finds apixaban reduced strokes in patients with device-detected atrial fibrillation
The widely available blood thinner apixaban substantially reduced stroke in at-risk patients with a type of atrial fibrillation only detectable...
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November 6, 2023
Perioperative Care Lectureship 2023: featuring Dr. Christian Mueller
On November 1st the PHRI research community gathered for the Perioperative Care Lectureship Event, featuring the esteemed Dr. Christian Mueller,...
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