Rebecca Biason

News stories by Rebecca Biason

A young girl sleeps in a hospital bed May 11, 2021 Lighting and noise contribute to kids' sleep deprivation in hospitals: U of T study
"" April 29, 2021 'Going to the people': How nurses are caring for the community in the time of COVID-19
"" March 29, 2021 Rapid genetic testing can help women choose breast cancer treatment: U of T study
March 2, 2021 Babies and sleep: U of T expert shares her tips for bleary-eyed parents
"" February 12, 2021 'Passion, coffee and adrenaline': U of T nursing alumnus on working COVID-19's front lines
asian female nurse wearing multiple layers of PPE looking serious January 22, 2021 Nurses face 'moral distress' as they struggle to do their jobs during COVID-19: U of T researchers
a young girl, about age 6, taking an eye exam December 10, 2019 U of T researcher focuses on vision-care barriers for Ontario school children
Person lying down in a hospital bed with a monitor on their finger November 28, 2019 To improve their recovery, U of T graduate helps ICU patients get a better night's sleep
An aerial view of various downtown Toronto hospitals November 13, 2019 U of T's Centre for Sustainable Health Systems to focus on reducing health-care sector's environmental impact
a young person is seen vaping in a dark room November 11, 2019 'We need a more comprehensive approach': U of T’s Robert Schwartz on the rise of vaping, risks and regulation
Pedestrians crossing a busy intersection near Dundas Square on Queen Street, in Toronto October 4, 2019 Young adults of South Asian descent face higher risk of prediabetes, diabetes: U of T study
photo of a doctor examining a patient's hands July 17, 2019 Early drug intervention reduces risk of cardiovascular events in rheumatoid arthritis sufferers: U of T study
Woman receiving a mammogram July 10, 2019 Annual mammography screenings aren't the best option for female survivors of some childhood cancers: U of T study
Julia Zarb and Khaled Almilaji June 19, 2019 Once caught up in Trump's travel ban, U of T grad builds health information system for Syrian hospitals
Photo of Sujen Saravanabavan May 16, 2019 U of T student's global project aims to reduce drug errors in Sri Lankan pediatric ward
Photo by Jill Tinmouth May 2, 2019 U of T researchers receive $1.5 million to improve cancer screening among Indigenous people in Ontario
Photo of Nathan Stall April 1, 2019 Canadians need to care more about caregivers: U of T researcher
photo of Greg Marchildon March 29, 2019 'A tough policy conundrum': U of T expert on the long wait for a national pharmacare strategy
photo of woman testing her blood February 7, 2019 U of T-led study draws links between diabetes and mental illness in some patients
Group photo of the Dalla Lana School of Public Health Outreach and Access Program team January 21, 2019 From the gridiron to health care: Former CFL player – and U of T alumnus – Ryan Hinds makes an impact