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Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences (ICES)

Our mission is translating data into trusted evidence that makes policy and health care better.

ICES is a not-for-profit research institute encompassing a community of research, data and clinical experts, and a secure and accessible array of Ontario's health-related data.

05/06/2025

Why can’t mental health care work like cancer care?

Dr. Paul Kurdyak, a psychiatrist in Ontario, has seen the stark difference up close—and it’s reshaped how he thinks about our so-called mental health “system.”

He’s asked this question not only as a clinician, but as a family member who’s experienced the system from both sides. His perspective reveals what’s missing—and what it will take to build something better.
👉 Read our latest In Our VoICES story to find out.
🔗 Link in bio.

Also, check out the latest episode of In Our VoICES with Dr. Kurdyak, where he discusses the systemic failures in mental health care, the power of lived experience, and the hope for a transformative, data-driven revolution. In honor of Mental Health Week 2025, this conversation sheds light on how we can drive meaningful change in the system.
🎧 Listen now via the link in bio!

03/15/2025

Are we doing enough to support women after a high-risk pregnancy?

This month’s Research Roundup highlights three key studies that are shaping healthcare outcomes in Ontario:
1. Post-Pregnancy Screening Gaps – Only 17% of women with a history of hypertension or diabetes during pregnancy get key screenings within a year, increasing the risk of stroke and heart disease.
2. TGD Mental Health Follow-up – TGD individuals face barriers to care after hospitalization, despite higher follow-up rates in the emergency department. More research is needed to improve care.
3. Hallucinogen Use & Mortality Risk – Those receiving acute care for hallucinogen use face a significantly higher risk of death, particularly from su***de, highlighting the need for informed policy and clinical decisions.

✨ Learn more through the link in our bio!

02/15/2025

What do cannabis, chronic disease, and mental health have in common?

Dive into this month’s Research Roundup to discover how these topics are shaping health and healthcare outcomes.

We’re spotlighting three impactful studies that examine key health issues—from the effects of cannabis legalization to the mental health of those living with chronic conditions like multiple sclerosis.
1. Chronic Disease and Preventive Care Among Ontario Social Housing Residents – A comparison with the general population.
2. Schizophrenia Diagnoses and Cannabis Use Disorder – Exploring the impact after cannabis legalization.
3. Peripartum Mental Illness in Mothers with Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Diseases – Insights from Ontario.

✨ Check out the link in our bio to explore the full studies and their real-world impact!

06/15/2023

It's HERE! We're so excited to share our new, accessible website designed to better meet your needs and the changing demands of the healthcare system! Explore www.ices.on.ca and join the evolution!

04/14/2023

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Nibene Somé as a new ICES scientist! Learn more about Dr. Somé’s research focus here: bit.ly/3UClP9C

04/13/2023

S*x of blood donor has no effect on recipient survival — an innovative clinical trial answers a long-standing question and paves the way for lower-cost pragmatic trials bit.ly/3mrNNZo

04/13/2023

ICES welcomes Flory Tsobo Muanda as a new scientist! Flory's research focuses on drug safety in vulnerable populations, especially older adults with chronic kidney disease, liver disease and drug interaction. Learn more about his work bit.ly/3ZDSU6d

04/12/2023

ICES welcomes Sharmistha Mishra as a new scientist! Sharmistha's research focuses on health disparities and heterogeneity in epidemics. Learn more about her work bit.ly/430k5ej

04/11/2023

Looking to zoom out and ignite change at a population level? Michael Hillmer, Assistant Deputy Minister of the Digital and Analytics Strategy Division in the Ministry of Health/Ministry of Long-Term Care, Jordan Hunt from the Health Data Research Network Canada, and ICES' Minnie Ho and Refik Saskin dive into using population data effectively. Signup for the free virtual event: bit.ly/3Sq3fk8

04/11/2023

Rates of self-harm remained elevated among individuals with cancer for up to 5 years after diagnosis. New study bit.ly/42YZ8k1

04/11/2023

On April 13, Christopher Noel will provide an overview of Cancer Care Ontario’s patient reported outcomes-based symptom monitoring program and discuss key considerations in big data analytics, causal inference modelling, applied machine learning and qualitative research approaches. Join ECS Rounds here: bit.ly/3MoiB5MID: 824 3525 8546/Password: 1234

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