There are over 7,000 rare diseases in the world, with more being discovered every year. One in 12 Canadians have a rare disease, with children representing two-thirds of those cases. Unfortunately, the lack of treatment options means that 75 percent of children with a rare disease will not live to see their tenth birthday.
The Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) have announced the recruitment of pediatric gastroenterologist Dr. Rabin Persad, who will begin practicing in Saskatchewan this fall. He will also serve as a faculty member in the 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.
The College of Medicine is celebrating the staff and faculty recipients of its 2023-24 college awards.
The Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital Foundation (JPCHF) and the University of Saskatchewan (USask) are joining forces to improve children’s health through greater investment and emphasis on pediatric education and research.
Dr. Terry Klassen (MD) takes the helm as the new Provincial Department Head of Pediatrics.
Osteoporosis is often seen as a disease that affects older adults. But compared to their peers, kids with Type 1 diabetes grow into adults eight times as likely to suffer bone fractures.
By the end of grade eight, Dr. Wendie Marks (PhD) was sure about one thing: she knew she wanted to study health and the way early-life development affected the human body.
Newly appointed Tier 2 Canada Research Chair (CRC) Dr. Wendie Marks (PhD) at the University of Saskatchewan (USask) is investigating links between obesity in Indigenous children and their exposure to environmental factors during pre-conception, prenatal, or early postpartum periods.
In 2019, two University of Saskatchewan (USask) medical residents began their journey to become pediatricians.
Congratulations to Dr. Mark Inman (MD) on receiving the 2023 Louis Horlick Spirit of the College of Medicine Award!
University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers have received more than $1.3 million for an unprecedented multi-year study of the development of bone structure, density and strength in children with Type 1 diabetes.
Diagnosing pulmonary diseases like asthma in young children is still largely a matter of trial and error, according to Saskatchewan’s top pediatric respirologist.
Dr. Alan Rosenberg (MD’74) has been presented with significant accolades on provincial and university levels, recognizing decades of patient care, research, teaching, and outstanding achievements.
At the beginning of 2020, the Department of Pediatrics was experiencing a transition in leadership and administration.
The University of Saskatchewan (USask) honours professors from across campus for their exceptional achievements in research, scholarly or artistic work.
Investigating the effectiveness of intermittent low oxygen therapy for nerve regeneration and increasing health professionals’ understanding of menstrual pain in female youth are two of five University of Saskatchewan (USask) research projects awarded a total of $3.3 million in federal funding.
As a pediatric neurologist, Dr. Richard Huntsman sees children with the most medically complex forms of epilepsy.
USask graduates have been recognized with the province’s highest honour.
Dr. Ayisha Kurji first noticed the uptick in children and teens being admitted to hospital in the spring of 2020. Some had cardiovascular damage. Some had gastrointestinal issues. But it wasn't because of Covid-19.
On a recently published list, more than 130 University of Saskatchewan (USask) researchers were featured prominently among the world’s top scientists, social scientists and academics, enhancing the university’s reputation as a world-class research university.
Dermatologist Dr. Rachel Asiniwasis knows first-hand how expensive it can be for some of her patients to access her services.
Emma Linsley managed to power through fatigue and weight loss, but when her joints started to swell, she and her family knew something was wrong.
After raising five children of his own, including two sets of twins, Dr. Ron Siemens brings an empathetic, pragmatic approach to infant and childrens’ medicine.
Saskatchewan now has its first Regina-based pediatrics residency program.
Children with Type 1 diabetes (DM1) have a high risk of fracture, but experts don’t know why.
As the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital opens its doors, there may also be a window opening for new research opportunities in children's health.
Iron deficiency is the most common nutritional deficiency globally. Some studies indicate a 79% prevalence rate in remote areas in Canada. It’s also particularly common in children.
If a child experiences pain after an injury for a longer amount of time than expected, it could be due to a pain disorder called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS).
Medicinal cannabis oil containing both cannabidiol (CBD) and a small amount of THC (the drug that can cause intoxication) can reduce or end seizures in children with severe, drug-resistant epilepsy, a study by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) has found.
SASKATOON - Highly regarded physician and medical educator Dr. Ron Siemens, MD, FRCPC, FAAP, has been selected as the interim provincial head of pediatrics beginning June 3, 2019 for a one-year term.
There’s one thing Dr. Pat Blakley always does before she travels to La Ronge.
About eight per cent of children who have arthritis also have uveitis – inflammation of the eye.
It’s not a new program, but it’s one that’s relatively new to the College of Medicine, and the hope is that a successful trial-run with the pediatric residency program will turn it into a common occurrence
An alumnus' donation has established a research fund named for his daughter
Canada-wide project aims to look at provincial data to help create a national perinatal health strategy
