McMaster University Faculty of Health Sciences News

School closures slow spread of pH1N1

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 17:00:13 EST

Should be considered as a control measure during pandemic outbreaks

Closing elementary and secondary schools can help slow the spread of infectious disease and should be considered as a control measure during pandemic outbreaks, according to a McMaster University led study.

Using high-quality data about the incidence of influenza infections in Alberta during the 2009 H1N1 flu pandemic, the researchers show that when schools closed for the summer, the transmission of infection from person to person was sharply reduced.

$30M gift to fast forward health care research, education and care at McMaster University

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:32:07 EST

Boris family gift propels stem cell therapies and one-stop patient care

Massage is promising for muscle recovery: McMaster researchers find 10 minutes reduces inflammation

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:16:41 EST

Researchers at McMaster University have discovered a brief 10-minute massage helps reduce inflammation in muscle.

As a non-drug therapy, massage holds the potential to help not just bone-weary athletes but those with inflammation-related chronic conditions, such as arthritis or muscular dystrophy, says Justin Crane, a doctoral student in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster.

Joseph Brant site of McMaster Family Health Care

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:55:16 EST

McMaster University has selected Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital as the preferred site for the Halton McMaster Family Health Centre, the City of Burlington, Halton Region, McMaster University and Joseph Brant Memorial Hospital announced jointly today.

National endoscopy guidelines

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 13:59:42 EST

The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) has published its first national guidelines for endoscopy services in Canada, a valuable step in ensuring patient safety and quality care.

New director for health research services: Greg Weiler

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 12:05:29 EST

Greg Weiler, a research administrator with experience in large and small, public and private sector organizations, begins as director, health research services of the Faculty of Health Sciences, on Jan. 23, 2012.

First chair of surgery celebrates 95th birthday

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 17:51:20 EST

A luncheon was held to celebrate the 95th birthday of Dr. Barb Mueller, a founder of the Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine, its first chair of surgery from 1968 to 1972 and a professor emeritus since 1983.

Dean's Annual Report 2012

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:00:00 EST

Dean's Annual Report for 2011

It is with great pleasure that I offer this report on the 2011 activities of the Faculty of Health Sciences. It?s been an exciting year for us, and certainly one that has underscored our achievements I advancing research, education and health care.

Once again, McMaster University has ranked among the top academic institutions in Canada and the world. I am particularly humble by our place among international health universities. This year, McMaster was ranked 16th in the world for its clinical programs by the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Health care team-building focus of session

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 14:51:16 EST

Call for nominations to the Community of Distinction 2012

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 14:25:21 EST

The Faculty of Health Sciences is looking to honour former faculty, staff or alumni whose accomplishments in health sciences have brought worldwide renown to the Faculty and McMaster University.

Nominations are sought for a group of three to five contributors to be inducted into the Community of Distinction in 2012.

The Community began in 2003, and now has 37 members. Their portraits, along with brief descriptions of their outstanding accomplishments, are in a gallery in the lobby of the Ewart Angus Centre of McMaster?s Health Sciences Centre.

New research program to focus on improved care for cancer survivors

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:02:25 EST

New research program to focus on improved care for cancer survivors

Atrial arrhythmias detected by pacemakers increase risk of stroke

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:43:42 EST

An irregular heartbeat that you don?t even feel but can be picked up by a pacemaker is associated with a significantly increased risk of stroke, says a new McMaster University study.

The report, published in the New England Journal of Medicine today, says that of nearly 2,600 patients without a history of atrial fibrillation but with a recently implanted pacemaker, more than one-third had episodes when the heartbeat would become rapid and irregular for more than six minutes.

Guyatt awarded Order of Canada

Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:12:41 EST

Dr. Gord Guyatt, a leading proponent of evidence-based approaches to clinical practice, has been awarded the Order of Canada by Governor General David Johnston.

Drugs used to overcome cancer may also combat antibiotic resistance: McMaster researchers

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 17:33:16 EST

Drugs used to overcome cancer may also combat antibiotic resistance, finds a new study led by Gerry Wright, scientific director of the Michael G. DeGroote Institute for Infectious Disease Research at McMaster University.

Adult immunization needs to move up the health check list

Mon, 02 Jan 2012 11:30:31 EST

Adult Canadians are not being immunized routinely for life-saving, vaccine-preventable diseases, according to Dr. Vivien Brown, an adjunct associate professor of McMaster University?s Michael G. DeGroote School of Medicine who lectures extensively to doctors and other health care professionals across Canada.

Women should still be concerned about hormone replacement therapy: McMaster researchers

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 17:55:48 EST

McMaster University researchers have found consistent evidence that use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is associated with breast cancer globally. This study comes at a time when more women are again asking for this medication to control hot flashes and other symptoms of menopause.

Kates takes acting chair in Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:12:15 EST

Dr. Nick Kates will be acting chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioural Neurosciences beginning Jan. 1.

In making the appointment, Dr. John Kelton, dean and vice-president of the Faculty of Health Sciences noted that Kates had an important role for the department in the past 14 months as the chair of task forces to both identify the fiscal issues and to address the financial restructuring challenges.

Susan Denburg to lead Forward with Integrity implementation

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:45:43 EST

President Patrick Deane is appointing a senior leader to help guide the cross-campus effort to implement priorities identified in his letter to the community: Forward with Integrity.

Susan Denburg, associate vice-president academic in the Faculty of Health Sciences, will have the additional role of Strategic Advisor to the President.

Young adults drop exercise with move to college or university: McMaster researchers

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 14:15:41 EST

Regular exercise tends to steeply decline among youth as they move to university or college, according to a study by researchers at McMaster University.

Health sciences student named Rhodes scholar

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:28:21 EST

A fourth-year bachelor of health sciences student specializing in global health, Sheiry Dhillon has been chosen as one of two students who will represent Ontario as Rhodes Scholars.

McMaster School of Nursing hosts chief nursing executives from across Ontario

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 14:31:34 EST

New endowed chair focuses on child blood disorders

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 12:49:20 EST

Dr. Anthony Chan will hold the McMaster Children?s Hospital/Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation Chair in Pediatric Thrombosis and Hemostasis. Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and the McMaster Children?s Hospital teamed up to establish the new research chair in pediatric blood disorders at McMaster University, with the assistance of Bayer Inc.

Letter from the Dean and Vice-President - Fall 2011

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:02:20 EDT

Read the Fall 2011 edition of the Letter from the Dean for recent news in the Faculty of Health Sciences.

Network Magazine : Fall 2011 (enhanced online version)

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:01:48 EDT

Online edition of Network, McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences Newsmagazine

Network Magazine : Fall 2011

Thu, 25 Aug 2011 13:58:04 EST

Latest edition of Network, McMaster Faculty of Health Sciences Newsmagazine

Guidelines for students in clinical placements during pandemic or localized outbreak

29 Oct 2009 17:54:16 EDT

For use by students and faculty, the Faculty of Health Sciences has prepared guidelines for students in clinical placements.