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The global BALANCE trial 🌏 has proven that a 7-day antibiotic course can be as effective as 14 days for treating bloodstream infections, reducing hospital stays and minimizing risks like antibiotic resistance. Sinai Health played a pivotal role in this landmark study by leveraging its new clinical trial framework, which expands research to general ward patients—a model first honed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Michael Fralick and Dr. Michael Detsky were site leads, demonstrating that inclusive, physician-led trials can transform care while advancing global collaboration. But our innovation doesn’t stop there. A new course for students is training the next generation of clinical trial leaders. This is the future of healthcare research: inclusive, impactful, and patient-centered. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4g3PO4n #HealthInnovation #ClinicalTrials #GlobalCollaboration

Congratulations to Dr. Eric Monteiro, who has been appointed as Otolaryngologist-in-Chief for #SinaiHealth! A highly regarded colleague in the field of Otolaryngology, Dr. Monteiro brings an exceptional track record of expertise, innovation and leadership to our organization. Dr. Monteiro will lead the department in achieving excellence in clinical care, education and research, while also working collaboratively to advance Sinai Health’s clinical and operational goals. A highly skilled surgeon, he exemplifies our commitment to providing exceptional care to our patients, specializing in advanced head and neck oncologic surgery, minimally invasive skull base surgery and rhinology. Read more about his appointment here: https://bit.ly/3B2qhth

According to a recent Meta-Gallup survey, nearly one in four people worldwide –approximately a billion people – feel lonely. After seeing the terrible effects of social isolation on older adults during the pandemic, Dr. Jacques Lee, Research Chair in Geriatric Emergency Medicine at the Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Medicine Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital, decided to direct his research efforts toward identifying and treating loneliness. Read more about Dr. Lee’s study: https://bit.ly/3ZAETJO #Geriatrics #EmergencyMedicine #SinaiHealth

Together, let's build a future where people are not measured by their disabilities, but instead by who they are and what they are capable of. Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities, a day that aims to increase awareness and remind us of the role we have to play in fostering an inclusive environment that is accessible to all. We must value diverse abilities and be willing to learn from the experiences of disabled people. Let's work to build a more equitable and sustainable future for all Canadians. #InclusionIsForEveryone #IDPWD

From bulk to single cell RNASeq, Sinai Health’s Network Biology Collaborative Centre has all your sequencing needs covered! Our knowledgeable staff are here to brainstorm project ideas and guide you along the way, from experimental design, to data acquisition and analysis, to manuscript preparation. Get in touch to find out how our experts can help you advance your research project 👉 https://bit.ly/3OfXQuy #LTRI #RNASeq #SinaiHealth #NBCC

Physician Assistants (PAs) are able to work in any clinical setting and play a pivotal role in enhancing patient care, reducing wait times, and ensuring that Canadians in remote and underserved areas receive the medical attention they need. Thank you to Sinai Health’s Physician Assistants for your essential role in improving patient access to receiving care. #NationalPhysicianAssistantsDay #SinaiHealth

Our newly redeveloped Schwartz/Reisman Emergency Centre at Mount Sinai Hospital is now open! This modernized 24,000 sq. ft. facility—more than double its previous size—enhances emergency care and now supports up to 80,000 patient visits annually. With an innovative design and specialized services, it marks a new era in delivering world-class emergency care to our community, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. A heartfelt thank you to our exceptional Emergency Department team for their dedication throughout this transformation. Read the release to learn more: https://bit.ly/3V4ytj9 #RenewSinai #EDTransformation #EmergencyCare #SinaiHealth #MountSinaiToronto

Mount Sinai Hospital has received the highest designation in the Choosing Wisely Canada Hospital program, achieving the Leadership Status level. Choosing Wisely Canada works with national clinician societies to reduce unnecessary tests and treatments in Canada. This designation acknowledges Sinai Health’s commitment to enhancing the quality and safety of care by actively reducing unnecessary tests, treatments, and procedures. “We are deeply proud of the teams’ efforts attaining this status and sustaining improvements in so many areas for the last few years, including during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, when quality improvement work was especially challenging due to health system stressors,” said Dr. Christine Soong, Medical Director, Quality and Safety and Division Head of Hospital Medicine at Sinai Health. “It is incredible to be among a handful of hospitals leading this work and it demonstrates Mount Sinai’s deep commitment and outstanding leadership in the field of quality improvement.” Learn more about this incredible achievement: https://bit.ly/4eHNwq3 #ChoosingWisely #Recognition #ReducingUnnecessaryTests #HospitalTesting

This week is World Antimicrobial Resistance (#AMR) Awareness Week! The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified antimicrobial resistance as a global health and development risk. Learn how Mount Sinai Hospital and University Health Network is tackling this issue with The Department of Microbiology, a collaborative laboratory operation in affiliation with University of Toronto. For more information, head to https://bit.ly/3CCwRaj #WAAW #Antibiotics #WAW #SinaiHealth

#DYK: Sinai Health’s Network Biology Collaborative Centre offers fully automated high-throughput screening for diverse research needs? Our knowledgeable staff are here to brainstorm project ideas and guide you from experimental design to data acquisition, and analysis to manuscript preparation. Ask our experts how you too can advance your research! 🔗 below. https://bit.ly/3YRoUFH