Clinical Solutions

ST. JOHN’S, NL - Premier John Hogan announced a $2 million, year-long pilot project to publicly fund some nurse practitioners. Newfoundland and Labrador is launching a pilot project to publicly fund some nurse practitioners as independent contractors to allow more people to access primary care. Read More

CALGARY – NanoTess, a company based in Calgary, is producing a gel called NanoSALV that helps prompt your own body to heal skin infections, inflammation and injuries. Their innovative wound care product has already been recognized both provincially and nationally – and now international doctors are expressing interest. Read More

TORONTO — Osteoporosis remains one of Canada’s most underdiagnosed and undertreated public health challenges, but a new evaluation study led by Canadian AI company 16 Bit and OBIO, in partnership with University Health Network (UHN), may offer a path forward — using artificial intelligence to transform routine X-rays into early detection opportunities. Read More

OTTAWA – A new way to image the heart is making it easier to detect coronary artery disease – and the research behind it has earned international recognition for an Ottawa physicist. Read More

TORONTO – A team of scientists from across Canada has developed an innovative molecular-based blood test and portable device to quickly predict the risk of sepsis over the first 24 hours of clinical presentation. The researchers have published a paper describing the test and its development in Nature Communications, showing it to be a major milestone in the way doctors will evaluate and treat sepsis. Read More

VICTORIA, BC – Following a successful pilot phase, mental health tech company, HiBoop, is launching the beta stage of its assessment platform to the broader market. Designed to streamline mental health support, the platform is now available to clinics and healthcare providers across Canada for early access. The beta launch builds on strong early adoption and positive feedback from pilot users. Read More

NEWMARKET, Ont. – Southlake Health has successfully implanted 1,001 sutureless heart valves, becoming the first hospital in North America to meet this major milestone using the Perceval valve. The Perceval valve is the only fully sutureless heart valve currently used in aortic valve replacement surgery around the world. The surgery was completed by Kevin Teoh (pictured), MD, a leading cardiac surgeon who also implanted the first Perceval valve in North America. Read More

TORONTO – Idan Health, a trailblazer in digital health technology, is thrilled to announce its strategic expansion into the Canadian market. The company empowers research institutions and healthcare providers with cutting-edge clinical trial tools, enabling more efficient, data-driven studies. This expansion comes at a time when Canada’s healthcare sector is embracing technological advancements to improve patient outcomes and enhance research capabilities. Read More

MONTREAL – The Smart Hospital Project has come a long way since its inception in 2021. With the aim of developing wireless vital signs monitors, the project has just completed its second phase, and the results look encouraging. Read More