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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 15h

Can we trust AI in healthcare?

Join Amol Verma & Nicole Yada as they discuss how AI is transforming Canadian hospitals, the importance of transparency & protecting patient privacy. Tune in & learn how AI can support better care!

Listen to our new In Our VoICES episode here: www.ices.on.ca/podca...

ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 19h

📣 Reminder: Don’t miss the Rapid Fire Sessions at the 2025 #ICESOntario Research Forum!

Get fast insights from 9 expert talks on chronic disease, cancer, COVID-19’s impact on diabetes, Veteran mental health, and more.

🗓 Oct 23 | 1:15–2:15 PM.

Register: www.ices.on.ca/annua...

ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 1d

#ICESOntario NEW STUDY: Rate of incident dementia and care needs among older adults with new traumatic brain injury: a population-based cohort study

Read more: www.ices.on.ca/publi...

ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 2d

#ICESOntario NEW STUDY: Traumatic brain injury increases dementia risk in older adults

Watch now: globalnews.ca/video/114668...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 2d

Don’t miss the Morning Panel at the 2025 ICES Research Forum!
Date: Oct. 23 | Time: 11 AM–12 PM

How will AI shape the future of #ICESOntario?
Hear from leaders in academia, government, and health research.

🎤 Moderated by Michael Schull, ICES CEO
👉 Register: www.ices.on.ca/annua...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 3d

The #ICESOntario Research Forum is back in person on Oct 23 in Toronto! Join us for a day of learning, connection & insight — featuring keynote speaker Mark Daley on the role of AI in health research.

🔗 Register now to join us: www.ices.on.ca/annua...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 6d

#ICESOntario ICYMI: Explore new research on hepatitis C testing, psychiatric care & cancer treatment safety—plus a leadership update & a national OMOP data event. Don’t miss the latest in health data and collaboration!

Read the edition: www.linkedin.com/pulse/septem...

September 26 - October 3, 2025

NEW STUDY—Long-stay psychiatric inpatients with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities: an Ontario population-based study Read the study This Ontario-based study found that 22% of lon...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 7d

How can partnerships with people with lived experience transform research?

Join ICES scientists & community partners for a panel at the 2025 #ICESOntario Forum on Oct 23, 3:35–4:20 PM to explore co-created research, authentic engagement, and lessons learned.

👉 Register: www.ices.on.ca/annua...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 8d

We’re thrilled to welcome Robert Talarico, Dr. Amer Johri, Dr. Sheikh Abdullah & Dr. Anthony Bai to #ICESOntario. Their expertise spans epidemiology, AI, cardiology & infectious diseases—advancing data-driven health research in Ontario!

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CAMH @camhnews.bsky.social · 10d

Adults with #IDD make up 1 in 5 long-stay #psychiatric inpatients in Ontario. New ICES Ontario & CAMH study calls for urgent improvements in care. Full story: https://www.camh.ca/en/camh-news-and-stories/patients-with-intellectual-and-dd-substantially-over-represented-among-long-stay

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 10d

Exciting leadership update from #ICESOntario: Dr. Astrid Guttmann steps in as Interim CEO starting Nov 15, 2025.

With a career rooted in child health research that informs health system policy, Dr. Guttmann brings vision, experience, and a commitment to equity.

Read more: www.ices.on.ca/news-...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 10d

What does it take to build the next generation of Indigenous data scientists?

Join Janet Smylie, Dominique Legacy & Oliver Manidoka at the #ICESOntario Forum Breakout Session on Oct 23 to learn about the IndigiNERDS program & Indigenous-led data capacity.

👉 Register now: www.ices.on.ca/annua...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 13d

#ICESOntario ICYMI:
🧠 Psychiatrists in 3 provinces – who’s practicing where?
🫀 Stroke linked to higher suicide risk
❤️‍🩹 Predicting heart failure in cancer survivors
🎧 New podcast: Is assisted living meeting older adults’ needs?
Link: www.linkedin.com/pulse/septem...

September 19 - 26, 2025

NEW STUDY—Analysis of demographic and practice characteristics of psychiatrists in three Canadian provinces Read the study This study examined the demographic and practice characteristics of psychiatr...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 14d

Join us for a Breakout Session at the 2025 #ICESOntario Research Forum!
🗓 Oct. 23 | 2:30–3:30 PM

Learn how to access ICES data, debunk common myths, and explore Health Data Research Network (HDRN) Canada's role in enabling pan-Canadian data access.

👉 Register now: www.ices.on.ca/annua...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 15d

Is assisted living truly meeting the healthcare needs of older adults? #ICESOntario latest podcast dives into the balance between autonomy, care quality & regulation in assisted living.

Listen to the full discussion here: www.ices.on.ca/podca...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 16d

#ICESOntario NEW STUDY—Analysis of demographic and practice characteristics of psychiatrists in three Canadian provinces

Read more: www.ices.on.ca/publications...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 17d

Join us for a Breakout Session at the 2025 #ICESOntario Research Forum!

Rinku Sutradhar explores how regression connects to neural networks — from health outcome prediction to image classification.
See how these tools apply across data types.

👉 Register now: www.ices.on.ca/annua...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 20d

#ICESOntario ICYMI: Explore new research on sex differences in heart health, safer prescribing for older adults & opioid use trends. Plus, don’t miss the 2025 Health Info Summit & the latest Women’s Age Lab Talk on social connectedness.
Read the edition: www.linkedin.com/pulse/septem...

September 12 - 19, 2025

NEW STUDY—Sex differences in cardiovascular health status and long-term outcomes in a primary prevention cohort Read the study This study examined sex differences in the relationship between cardiovas...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 20d

Study of nearly 4 million children and adolescents finds that 10% of pediatric blood and bone marrow cancers may have stemmed from radiation exposure.

Read more: www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/09...

Study Assesses Cancers in Children Exposed to Medical Imaging

A study led by UCSF and UC Davis concluded that radiation from medical imaging is associated with a higher risk of blood cancers in children.

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 21d

Join us Oct. 23 at the 2025 #ICESOntario Research Forum! 2:30 – 3:30 PM

Learn how to bring data to life using innovative KT strategies with Andi Camden & Laura Ferreira-Legere.
Discover how storytelling + engagement can turn research into real-world impact.

👉 Register now: www.ices.on.ca/annua...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 24d

#ICESOntario Research Roundups | Sept 2025 is here!

This month: data reveals hidden gaps in care

1️⃣ Mental health linked to early COPD
2️⃣ COVID vax uptake lagged in social housing
3️⃣ Methadone therapy evolving, but delays remain

Read more:
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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 24d

Join the Breakout Session at the 2025 #ICESOntario Research Forum | Oct. 23, 2025 | 2:30 – 3:30 PM

Drs. Natasha Saunders & Daniel Myran will discuss how they used health data to drive change on issues like pediatric cannabis poisonings & firearm injuries.

👉 Register: www.ices.on.ca/annua...

ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 27d

#ICESOntario ICYMI: What do eating disorders, dementia risk & early-onset COPD have in common? They’re all featured in new research tackling urgent health issues. Plus: a new podcast, webinar on health data, and a leadership update!

Read the edition: www.linkedin.com/pulse/septem...

September 5 - 12, 2025

NEW STUDY—Long-term trends in new and pre-existing eating disorder acute presentations among adolescents and young adults during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: a population-based cohort study Read t...

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 28d

Curious about the latest health research insights?
Join the Rapid Fire Sessions at the 2025 #ICESOntario Research Forum! From COVID-19’s impact on diabetes to mental health in Veterans, get quick, powerful updates from 9 expert talks. Oct 23 | 1:15–2:15 PM

Register now: www.ices.on.ca/annual-forum/

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ICES Ontario @icesontario.bsky.social · 29d

Canada’s primary care is in crisis. In Season 2, Ep. 1 of the #ICESOntario In Our VoICES podcast, Dr. Tara Kiran and Sandy Epp explore why 6.5M+ lack access to a family doctor—and how team-based, publicly funded care could transform the system.

🎧 Listen now: www.ices.on.ca/podca...

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