Questions and answers with an OBGYN on advanced maternal age

The average maternal age in Canada has increased over the last few decades, with 25 per cent of mothers being 35 or older at childbirth. Dr. Howard Berger, who leads the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine and Obstetric Ultrasound at St. Michael’s Hospital, answers common questions about having a child later in life.

Late last year, six Ontario hospitals were hit by ransomware attacks. In light of this, a new analysis co-authored by Vinyas Harish, MD/PhD candidate at Unity Health and the University of Toronto, provides guidance to clinicians and health care organizations on protecting patients’ health information.

Unity Health is a leader in Canada at developing hospital-based AI solutions, launching more than 50 AI and analytics tools into practice. These tools, some of which have been featured in The Globe and Mail, are helping us to make better decisions, increase hospital efficiency and improve patient care.

“It’s why I do what I do. And to hear someone say it, it could easily bring me to tears.”

Dr. Sunit Das, neurosurgeon at St. Michael’s, responding to a review from a former patient whom he performed a craniotomy on. The patient talked about how Das was friendly and reassuring and referred to him as “God sent.”

Dr. Greg German’s work on phage therapy was chosen as one of Maclean's “Top Big Ideas of 2023.” As superbugs like UTIs overpower antibiotics, the microbiologist at St. Joseph’s is working on making phages a better treatment alternative.

Read Maclean’s Top Big Ideas of 2023

We asked our photographers to share some of their favourite photos of 2023. Check out these highlights from Yuri Markarov, our multi-talented photographer and video producer.