ICES issues news releases regularly to proactively share our latest evidence-based knowledge. Our news releases highlight research by our scientists and show how their work is improving the health of Ontarians. Our news releases also illustrate the accomplishments of our scientists and offers insight into what is happening at ICES and our sites.
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Ottawa |
Spinal or epidural anesthesia associated with increased survival compared to general anesthesia for leg artery bypass surgery
People who had surgery to improve blood flow in their legs under spinal or epidural anesthesia were less likely to die than those who were given general anesthesia.
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ICES in the News | HealthDay
Toronto |
Risk of death high in alcohol-related visits to ED, new study finds
One in 20 Ontarians who had 2 or more alcohol-related ED visits in a 12-month period, died within a year of last visit.
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ICES in the News | The Star
Toronto |
Ontario should vaccinate newborns for hepatitis B, study suggests
Not all pregnant women are universally screened for hepatitis B virus in Ontario, and the majority of those who test positive do not receive interventions, leading to infections of newborns.
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ICES in the News | Toronto Telegraph
Toronto |
More teens and young adults in Ontario are experiencing mental health issues
Mental health or addiction–related emergency visit rates in those under age 25 increased by 89.1 per cent from 2006 to 2017, according to a new study by researchers at ICES.
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Toronto |
New ICES report shows immigrants, refugees and other newcomers account for nearly 44% of all COVID-19 cases in Ontario
COVID-19 infections have taken a disproportionate toll on racialized communities, immigrants and low-income populations in many countries, including Canada.
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ICES in the News | CTV News
ICES in the News | Newstalk 1010
Toronto |
Suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders 170 times higher than the general population
The suicide rate for people with schizophrenia spectrum disorders (SSD) is 170 times higher than the general population according a study just published in the journal Schizophrenia Research.
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ICES in the News | HealthDay
Toronto |
ICES releases up-to-date COVID-19 testing dashboards to the public
Understanding who is being tested for COVID-19 in Ontario is critical for flattening the curve. ICES has released up-to-date COVID-19 testing dashboards to the public, available on the ICES website.
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ICES in the News | The Star
ICES in the News | CBC
Toronto |
Analysis of Ontario’s COVID-19 test data latest production from ICES -- studies underway to reveal COVID-19 impacts on other health conditions, wait times
ICES confirmed today that the first linked data analysis of Ontario’s COVID-19 test data has been provided to Public Health Ontario and Ontario’s Ministry of Health.
London |
Class of medication used for overactive bladder linked to new onset of dementia
A new study provides further evidence of a link between a common class of medications called anticholinergics and the onset of dementia.
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ICES in the News | The London Free Press
Toronto |
Physician psychotherapy unavailable to ninety-seven percent of people with urgent mental health needs in Ontario
Publicly-funded physician psychotherapy is only available to a fraction of those with urgent mental health needs in Ontario.
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ICES in the News | webindia123
Toronto |
Study finds immigrant youth and young adults living in Ontario at lower risk of being victims of serious assault than Canadian-born counterparts
The risk of experiencing serious assault among immigrants and refugee youth and young adults was 59 per cent and 18 per cent lower, respectively, compared to Canadian-born youth and young adults.
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Toronto |
Reports on the way doctors prescribe antipsychotic medications in nursing homes change prescribing habits
Patients cared for by physicians who viewed physician-level reports on their prescribing habits were exposed to thousands of fewer days of high-risk medications.
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Toronto |
75% of people with heart failure die in hospital, researchers find providing end-of-life care doubles likelihood of dying at home
Three out of four adults with heart failure die in hospital and less than half receive palliative care in their last year of life, according to new research from ICES.
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Toronto |
People living with HIV diagnosed with COPD 12 years younger than HIV-negative people, study finds
People in Ontario living with HIV had a 34 per cent higher incidence rate of COPD and were diagnosed with the disease about 12 years younger than HIV-negative individuals.
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ICES in the News | CTV News
Toronto |
More women than men are admitted to nursing homes after suffering a stroke and they have higher care needs
Most stroke survivors admitted to nursing homes were women, according to new research from ICES. While women had lower mortality than men over time, they had more care needs compared to men.
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ICES in the News | The Globe and Mail
London |
Controlled-release opioid may be leading to heart infections in persons who inject drugs
A new study suggests that injection drug users prescribed controlled-release hydromorphone are three times more likely to develop endocarditis, when compared to those prescribed other opioids.
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ICES in the News | The London Free Press
ICES in the News | Global News