June 7 - 13, 2024
New study - Pediatric respiratory syncytial virus hospitalizations, 2017-2023
RSV hospitalizations among children rose sharply following the pandemic, with more older children admitted to hospital than usual.
Our latest for Longwoods Healthcare Quarterly - Sex-Based Differences in Mental Health Service Use Between Canadian Veterans and Non-Veterans Residing in Ontario
Kate St. Cyr and Alyson L. Mahar explore sex-based differences in mental health service use between Veterans and non-Veterans in Ontario and find higher rates among female Veterans.
Combining big data with lived experience to improve equity in pregnancy care: A Q&A with Dr. Hilary Brown
A new report documents the pregnancy outcomes and health care experiences of people with disabilities in Ontario. Lead author Dr. Hilary Brown sat down with us to explore why this work is necessary to improve equity in pregnancy care.
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New Study - Impact of pre-operative abdominal MRI on survival for patients with resected pancreatic carcinoma: a population-based study
A new Ontario study of patients with resected pancreatic cancer suggests that pre-operative abdominal MRI is associated with improved overall survival; current management guidelines may need updating.
Webinar - Equity and Inclusion in Pregnancy Care
On May 28, ICES released a new report, Equity and Inclusion in Pregnancy Care: Report on the Pregnancy Outcomes and Health Care Experiences of People with Disabilities in Ontario.
In this?webinar, the research team describe the findings of the Disability and Pregnancy Study, which showed?avoidable pregnancy-related health disparities and barriers to care for people with disabilities. They also identify recommendations to make pregnancy care more equitable and inclusive, through specific actions to modify health care system structures and processes; increase service-provider knowledge and resources; develop accessible patient supports; and strengthen the scientific evidence base.
With an expert panel that includes researchers, people with lived experience of disability, and health and social service providers, the team will discuss next steps in creating an accessible pregnancy care system that considers the needs of people with disabilities.
?We hope you will join us!