2004 News
Protect children from gas fireplace burns during the holiday season, urges Safe Kids Canada
Monday, December 20, 2004
SickKids Research Institute celebrates 50th birthday
Friday, December 17, 2004
Research Milestones at The Hospital for Sick Children
Friday, December 17, 2004
SickKids Research Institute 50th birthday party – Patients, staff and government officials to celebrate landmark event
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
SickKids evaluates conjoined twins for separation surgery
Tuesday, December 14, 2004
SickKids researchers confirm that cancer stem cells initiate and grow brain tumours
Wednesday, November 17, 2004
Research team discovers possible genetic mechanism behind congenital heart defects
Wednesday, November 3, 2004
Research team discovers possible genetic mechanism behind congenital heart defects
Wednesday, November 3, 2004
SickKids researchers unmask the potential of stem cells found in adult skin
Sunday, October 31, 2004
SickKids researchers explain why incompatible blood type heart transplants are possible in infants
Sunday, October 24, 2004
Maternal occupational exposure to solvents associated with poorer neurocognitive function in offspring
Monday, October 4, 2004
Opening of Vivre Encore, a photo exhibit from France capturing daily life of children with cancer
Monday, September 27, 2004
Surprising discovery reveals gains or losses of large segments of DNA in healthy people
Sunday, August 1, 2004
New study to explore risk factors for type 1 diabetes
Monday, June 7, 2004
Toronto's one-of-a-kind Mother's Day event: A hug for SickKids to raise hope, awareness and funds to support paediatric brain tumour research Third Annual Meagan's Walk: Creating a Circle of Hope
Thursday, May 6, 2004
Scientists uncover how the brain retrieves and stores older memories
Thursday, May 6, 2004
Ontario study first population-wide look at childhood asthma in Canada 35% increase in the number of children with asthma
Tuesday, May 4, 2004
Scientists correct cystic fibrosis defect in mice with turmeric extract
Thursday, April 22, 2004
SickKids researchers look at viral triggers for multiple sclerosis in children
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
Researchers identify a new form of disease gene associated with Rett syndrome
Monday, March 22, 2004
Researchers model embryo implantation and tumour metastasis in fruit flies
Thursday, March 11, 2004
SickKids researcher awarded prestigious scientific prize for contributions to medical genomics
Thursday, February 26, 2004
SickKids scientist to receive prestigious award
Wednesday, February 25, 2004
SickKids offers tips for treating fever in children
Wednesday, February 18, 2004
SickKids researchers find obesity not linked to asthma in children
Thursday, February 12, 2004