The Hospital for Sick Children

- Country
- 🇨🇦Canada
- Ownership
- Private
- Established
- 1875-01-01
- Employees
- 5K
- Market Cap
- -
- Website
- http://www.sickkids.ca
Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Five-Fold Higher Risk of Kidney Disease and Hypertension
A large population-based study of 10,182 childhood cancer survivors found they face a five-fold higher risk of developing chronic kidney disease and hypertension compared to the general pediatric population.
Preterm Birth Linked to Lifelong Socioeconomic and Health Disadvantages, Studies Reveal
Individuals born preterm face significant educational disadvantages, with 17% lower college enrollment rates and 16% lower graduation rates, according to a comprehensive Canadian study of 2.4 million births.
Symptom Screening Tool Improves Supportive Care for Pediatric Cancer Patients
Two clinical trials demonstrated that using the SSPedi tool, which allows young cancer patients to report their symptoms, leads to improved supportive care and reduced side effects.