Tag: multidisciplinary care
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Long-Term Survivors: The Rising Promise of Pediatric Cancer Care
Rising Survival Rates and What They Mean Recent advances in pediatric oncology have shifted the prognosis for many young patients from urgent treatment to long-term survivorship. Today, around 80% of children diagnosed with cancer become long-term survivors, a milestone that reflects better treatments, earlier diagnosis, and a comprehensive approach to aftercare. This positive trend, however,…
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Working Life: The Changing Survival Tale in Paediatric Oncology
Paediatric Oncology: A Long Journey Beyond Treatment When a child is diagnosed with cancer, the medical team aims not only to save a life but also to preserve a future filled with the joys of childhood. Paediatric oncology differs markedly from adult cancer care. While the adult pathway may conclude with a return to routine…
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PSMA-PET/CT May Replace NaF-PET/CT in Advanced Prostate Cancer
PSMA-PET/CT Could Redefine Staging in High-Risk Prostate Cancer Imaging plays a pivotal role in determining treatment for men with newly diagnosed, high-risk prostate cancer. A recent Danish study suggests that replacing the conventional F-18 sodium fluoride (NaF) PET/CT with F-18 PSMA-PET/CT could significantly alter metastatic staging and, in turn, treatment decisions. The findings, published in…
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Obesity Competencies for Healthcare Professionals: A Scoping Review of Education Gaps and Domain Priorities
Understanding the Need for Obesity Competencies in Healthcare Education Obesity is now widely recognized as a chronic, multifactorial disease that demands coordinated, evidence-based care from a multidisciplinary team. The World Health Organization and European health authorities have underscored obesity as a major public health challenge, with implications for prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management. Amid…
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Obesity Competencies for Healthcare Professionals: A Scoping Review
Overview Obesity is a leading global health challenge, recognized by the World Health Organization and the European Commission as a chronic disease with wide-reaching implications for patients and healthcare systems. A recent scoping review consolidates what is known about obesity-related competencies for healthcare professionals (HCPs) and why these competencies matter for multidisciplinary, evidence-based care. Why…
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Obesity Competencies for Healthcare Professionals: Scoping Review
Introduction: Obesity as a Priority for Healthcare Education Obesity is recognized as one of the most serious global public health challenges. The World Health Organization notes its rising prevalence among adults and children, and the European Commission has classified obesity as a chronic disease. In response, there is growing emphasis on improving how healthcare professionals…
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Bridging Pain and Mind: UHN’s Holistic Approach to Chronic Pain and Mental Health
Breaking the Silos: A New Model for Pain and Mental Health Care At Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN), a quiet revolution is underway. Since joining UHN in 2022, Dr. Jeffrey Wieskopf has championed a mission that treats chronic pain and mental health as two sides of the same coin. His approach challenges traditional silos in…
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Non-Accidental Trauma in Infants: Recognition and Care Protocols
Understanding Non-Accidental Trauma in Infants Non-accidental trauma (NAT) refers to physical injury inflicted by a caregiver or another person, rather than by accidental causes. In infants, NAT poses a particular diagnostic challenge because early injuries can be subtle, nonspecific, or concealed within occult trauma affecting bones, the brain, or internal organs. A sentinel injury—such as…
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Non-Accidental Trauma NAT in Infants: Detection and Care
Introduction Non-accidental trauma (NAT), also referred to as non-accidental injury, remains a critical concern in pediatric practice. The term NAT encompasses injuries that are likely inflicted by a caregiver or another person, rather than caused by an accidental event. A structured approach to recognition, diagnosis, and family-centered care is essential to safeguard the child and…
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Healing more than the heart: A journey with genetic heart disease
Healing more than the heart: Stephanie MacAlpine’s story Stephanie MacAlpine knows what it’s like to live with a heart that’s failing. Diagnosed with a genetic heart disease at just two years old, she spent decades battling symptoms that stretched beyond the chest. From irregular heartbeats to shortness of breath and frequent fainting spells, the condition…