Tag: UHN
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Malignant Hyperthermia at UHN: Anesthesiology Innovation
Introduction: A frontline specialty in patient safety At the University Health Network (UHN), anesthesiologists are at the heart of surgical safety and innovation. In recognition of World Anesthesia Day, Dr. Sheila Riazi highlights how UHN’s Malignant Hyperthermia Investigations Unit (MIHU) is advancing understanding, diagnosis, and treatment of a rare but dangerous condition: malignant hyperthermia. This…
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UHN Anesthesiologists Driving Malignant Hyperthermia Innovation
World Anesthesia Day Spotlight: A Field Redefining Patient Safety At the heart of Canada’s top anesthesia care teams is a specialty pushing the boundaries of patient safety: malignant hyperthermia (MH) research and care. The University Health Network (UHN) is recognised as a world leader in MH investigation, education, and clinical management. Dr. Sheila Riazi, a…
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Bridging the Gap: Integrating Pain and Mental Health Care at UHN
Overview: A new model for pain and mental health at UHN At University Health Network (UHN), a groundbreaking shift is underway. Dr. Jeffrey Wieskopf joined the organization in 2022 with a clear mission: treat chronic pain and mental health as a single, interconnected system. His work goes beyond managing physical symptoms; it seeks to ease…
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Bridging Pain and Mental Health at UHN: A New Model of Care
Introduction: A new approach to pain and mental health At Toronto’s University Health Network (UHN), a quiet revolution is underway. Dr. Jeffrey Wieskopf joined UHN in 2022 with a mission: to treat chronic pain and mental health as two sides of the same coin. His work is reshaping patient care by breaking down the traditional…
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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…