The Hospital For Sick Children

This study looked at whether giving iron supplements to children aged 1 to 3 years with low iron (but not full anemia) helps their brain development. 127 children received either iron liquid or a placebo for 4 months, plus diet advice. Researchers measured learning skills before …

This study tested whether personalized text messages can help young adults with type 1 diabetes feel more confident managing their condition as they move from pediatric to adult care. 234 participants received either usual care or usual care plus text message support. The goal wa…

This study tested a program that asks children with cancer about their symptoms three times a week and then gives doctors guidelines to manage those symptoms. The goal was to see if this approach reduces bothersome symptoms and improves quality of life. The study involved 445 chi…

This study tested whether virtual peer support helps family caregivers of people with neuromuscular disease feel more in control and less isolated. About 100 Canadian caregivers joined online sessions with trained peer mentors who also care for someone with the same condition. Th…

This study tested a smartphone app and website called ICanCope with Pain for teens and young adults aged 15-25 who have chronic pain. The program helps users track pain, sleep, mood, and activity, set goals, and learn pain management skills. Researchers checked if the program was…

This study looked at whether taking creatine and coenzyme Q10 supplements, along with exercise, could help children with juvenile myositis build muscle strength and reduce fatigue. Fifteen children aged 7 to 18 participated. The goal was to see if these supplements could give mus…

This study looked at how different preventive treatments for moderate or severe hemophilia A affect the daily lives of boys aged 7 to 18 and their families. Researchers compared an intravenous factor replacement product with a subcutaneous non-factor product by having participant…

This study involved 10 healthy adults to develop a method for measuring how the body breaks down tryptophan, an essential amino acid. The goal is to later apply this method to preterm babies receiving IV nutrition, where too much tryptophan can produce harmful brain compounds. Pa…

This study tested whether a virtual support program helps people who need a breathing machine at home transition more smoothly. 444 adults and children in Ontario took part. The program used online tools to connect patients and caregivers with healthcare teams, aiming to reduce e…

This study looked at whether giving pregnant mothers extra oxygen can increase oxygen levels in the brains of fetuses with congenital heart disease. Researchers used MRI and ultrasound to measure changes in 53 fetuses. The goal is to find out if this approach could one day be use…

This study looked at whether a specific inflammatory protein, HMGB1, is higher in children with congenital heart disease and pulmonary hypertension compared to those with heart disease alone or healthy children. Researchers measured blood samples from 74 children during heart cat…