This is your brain after anesthetic: Dr. Peter Hedlin
Dr. Peter Hedlin (MD, PhD) recalls being a ‘young, naïve medical student’ when he asked a mentor a question that’s stuck with him for years.
Then and now: From greenhouse laboratory to the College of Medicine for Saskatchewan
From greenhouse laboratory to teaching sites across the province, the University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Medicine has been shaping health care in Saskatchewan and beyond for a century. This year the college celebrates two milestones—100 years since the two-year School of Medical Sciences was established and 70 years since students have been able to take their entire four-year medical degree at USask.
New dean brings a people focus to USask’s College of Medicine
A pediatrician, scholar, and esteemed educator, Dr. Sarah Forgie (MD) is the new dean of the University of Saskatchewan’s (USask) College of Medicine.
Building a culture of appreciation at the College of Medicine
The College of Medicine is celebrating the staff and faculty recipients of its 2023-24 college awards.
USask spearheads AI-driven detection of early Alzheimer’s through eye screenings
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers Dr. Changiz Taghibiglou (PhD) and Dr. Sara Mardanisamani (PhD) are bridging biology and data science to develop a new, non-invasive AI screening tool for those at risk for Alzheimer’s disease.
USask researchers see virtual reality as way to build anesthesiology skills in physicians
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers are looking to virtual reality as a tool to help refresh anesthesia skills for rural physicians.
USask research: Improving cardiac surgery recovery
A multidisciplinary University of Saskatchewan (USask) research team is working to improve recovery for patients of cardiac surgery when faced with limited health care resources during the pandemic.
USask researchers receive SHRF funds for projects with a virtual focus
Virtual follow-up with discharged intensive-care patients and the development of culturally sensitive treatment for chronic musculoskeletal issues are just two of the 10 University of Saskatchewan (USask) research projects recently awarded funding from the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation (SHRF).
USask partners on a made-in-Saskatchewan ventilator project
One hundred made-in-Saskatchewan ventilators will soon be available to support the needs of the province’s residents, thanks to an innovative collaboration among the University of Saskatchewan (USask), the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA), and RMD Engineering Inc.
New research measures how anesthesiology residents develop ultrasound skills
Point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) has emerged as a safe, non-invasive tool for physicians to optimize many types of care at the bedside — from a heart examination to lessening the pain of a total joint knee replacement.
How Writing an Essay Deepened My Interest in Anesthesiology
"It is without question in anesthesia that the adverse effects of obesity have complicated the work of the profession and new strategies can be undertaken to deal with the effect of these."
Grade 9 students try out a career in medicine for a day
What if you could get a behind-the-scenes glimpse into a day in the life of a doctor?
Students experience being doctors for a day
A group of Grade 9 students had the chance to experience what it was like to be a doctor during “Take Your Kids to Work Day” on Nov. 14.
USask researchers win CAS award for work on patient safety
The researchers have interviewed over 200 anesthesiologists across Canada. Many underestimated the risk of airway cuffs pressure beyond safe range.
Students keep Dr. Raazi on his game
Anesthesiology professor wins Certificate of Merit from Canadian Association of Medical Education