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Ontario’s first cardiac stem cell transplant performed at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre
PMCC physicians performed the first cardiac stem cell transplant in Ontario last week using stem cells derived from the patient’s own bone marrow, isolated completely within the operating room, and implanted into the heart at the time of coronary bypass surgery. More>>
Prostate cancer study proves drug delays disease progression
An international study, led by UHN's Dr. Neil Fleshner, shows that men with low-risk, localized prostate cancer, can delay disease progression and the initiation of active treatment, with the drug dutasteride ("Avodart"). More>>
First procedure in Canada to reduce high blood pressure in patients who don’t respond to anti-hypertension drugs
A new procedure offers hope to the quarter million Canadians for whom drugs to lower blood pressure are not effective. Doctors at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre (PMCC) today performed a minimally invasive surgical procedure to treat high blood pressure, called renal denervation, for the first time in Canada. The procedure can significantly reduce high blood pressure in patients who cannot effectively treat their hypertension through drugs. More>>
Family donation comes full circle in unusual way with yoga class
"When I walk into the room and see smiling patients, gazing out the window into the sunlight sharing smiles and laughter with others, my heart instantly warms. The intention of the DeGasperis Conservatory is to bring light and love to all who enter the space; and it is amazing to be a part of that each week." More>>
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