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UV light technology research explores infection control in LTC facilities
July 28, 2023
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By Kirsten Millar In the wake of the global COVID-19 pandemic, long-term care (LTC) facilities faced unprecedented challenges in keeping their residents safe from infections, both locally and nationally. Nova Scotia has the highest population of seniors in Canada and...
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QEII Health Sciences Centre first location in Canada to use Medtronic surgical robot for spinal surgeries
August 3, 2022
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Nova Scotia Health has completed the first spinal robotic surgery in Canada using Medtronic’s MAZOR™ X Stealth Edition. The innovative robotic arm is controlled by a surgeon during spinal surgeries and offers unparalleled accuracy and consistency leading to improved patient...
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Changing the Path of Treatment for Depression
March 14, 2022
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Depression is among the most serious health problems facing our society, yet the current treatments available remain fairly limited. Antidepressants are a good first line treatment for some but are not effective for up to 50% of those taking them...
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Creating a New Level of Cancer Care in Cape Breton
June 23, 2022
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After a diagnosis of cancer, patients can often wait for a long period of time for an initial consultation with an oncology team. And sometimes, patients learn at this stage that further investigation is still required before a treatment plan...
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QEII Health Sciences Centre first location in Canada to use Medtronic surgical robot for spinal surgeries
August 3, 2022
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Min Read
Photos and videos of the first procedure and training session are available for media use here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/4k2ieuqko9ktej1/AADmmc7HSKNrkMMJkGUIepHMa?dl=0 Nova Scotia Health has completed the first spinal robotic surgery in Canada using Medtronic’s MAZOR™ X Stealth Edition. The innovative robotic arm is...
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Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
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Privacy legislation and research Research in Nova Scotia must comply with both the Personal Information International Disclosure Act (PIIDPA) and the Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). PIIDPA The Personal Information International Disclosure Protection Act (PIIDPA) came into effect in 2006. It protects privacy by restricting the disclosure of personal information...
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Dr. Karthik Tennankore
QEII Foundation Chair in Transplantation Research
Dr. Tennankore is the QEII Foundation Chair in Transplantation Research and is part of the Kidney Research Institute of Nova Scotia. This research team is made up of clinical researchers, research coordinators, and a dedicated project manager. His work largely...
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Nova Scotia Health Research Fund – Updates to Spring 2023 Competition
February 14, 2023
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Research Fund is an annual internal research funding program at Nova Scotia Health that aims to build the capacity of Nova Scotia Health researchers and helps to catalyze new health research opportunities across the province. We know that many of...
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Dr. Keisha Jefferies
Dr. Keisha Jefferies is a registered nurse and a health outcomes scientist at Nova Scotia Health. Her doctoral research, funded by several prestigious provincial and federal awards such as Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarships, Killam Trust, and Research Nova Scotia, examined...
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“We are not afraid to take risks” – How Nova Scotians are getting early access to robotic surgery
June 20, 2023
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Min Read
When Glen Munroe woke up in the recovery room in January after getting a partial knee replacement, he caused a bit of a stir. “Some of the nurses said, ‘Oh, you had robotic surgery!’ I almost felt like a celebrity...
