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This simple surgery could slash ovarian cancer rates in Canada, specialists say

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This simple surgery could slash ovarian cancer rates in Canada, specialists say
(CBC News), Gillian Hanley, June 17, 2023

Developing an algorithm to measure stroke severity and improve stroke outcomes research and quality improvement in Canada

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Opioid tapering: Identifying optimal strategies to reduce adverse events among adults on long-term opioid therapy

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Leveraging Data, Research, and Policy Collaborations: Partnerships with purpose to benefit Canadians

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The Canadian Research Data Centre Network (CRDCN) is hosting its annual conference in-person for the first time in over three years.

The conference CRDCN 2023: Leveraging Data, Research, and Policy Collaborations offers an opportunity for researchers, policymakers, data scientists and students to share, learn and interact.

If you are interested in speaking or participating in a panel discussion, please contact Grant Gibson).

Partnership with patients will shed new light on emergency care data in BC

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Data access has been approved for a new study that brings together patients and researchers to improve patient experiences in BC's emergency departments. This is the first time patients will analyze existing data on care experiences in this setting.

Can we improve long-term prognoses for patients with talar neck fractures?

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A person with a broken ankle in a plaster cast rests on a couch with crutches in the background

A talar neck fracture is a break in one of the bones that forms the ankle. They often occur during a high-energy event, such as a car accident and, though relatively uncommon, are potentially devastating with significant long term morbidity.

Improving our knowledge of psychiatric care across Canada

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Data access has been granted for a pan-Canadian study to inform psychiatrist workforce planning by generating new information about the supply of publicly insured mental health services and psychiatrist practice style in Canada.

Gestational diabetes is on the rise and a Canadian study may have found out why

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Gestational diabetes is on the rise and a Canadian study may have found out why
(Global News), Elizabeth Nethery, March 20, 2023

Developing an epidemiological risk model to inform targeted prevention strategies in endometrial cancer

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Health Data for All of Us: Sharing Ideas and Priorities

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This is a hybrid in-person and online forum for researchers and members of the public to learn about the work of HDRN Canada and to share their thoughts and concerns about how health data in Canada should be used.

The keynote speaker is Rachel Plachcinski, a researcher based at Oxford University who specializes in parent, patient and public involvement in health care. Rachel also sits on the Public Advisory Board for Health Data Research UK.

Other speakers include:

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