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Empowering the Invisible Heroes: Why Caregiver Support Is Critical
More resources are needed to support caregivers — especially young ones — as they balance the challenges of work, school, and caregiving.
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Oxfam Project and Partners Empower Adolescent Girls and Young Women to Claim Their Rights
Through health services, education, and advocacy, an Oxfam project is strengthening young women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights. Mihret was just 17 years old…
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Why Advocacy Matters for Canada’s Lupus Community
Despite advances in lupus treatments, there are notable gaps that require attention and improvement in Canada. Lupus: What Is It and Why Does Canadian Advocacy…
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Confronting Canada’s Chronic Pain Crisis
Chronic pain affects 8 million Canadians, yet remains overlooked. Learn how research, policy, and advocacy can drive real change. Chronic pain affects one in five…
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A Smarter Fight Against Cancer: The Power of Comprehensive Genomic Profiling
Cancer care is no longer limited by a one-size-fits-all approach. Comprehensive Genomic Profiling (CGP) is transforming metastatic cancer care by identifying precision therapies tailored to…
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Breakthrough in Bladder Cancer Treatment: A New Era of Hope
Bladder cancer treatment has entered a transformative era with Padcev (enfortumab vedotin) and Keytruda (pembrolizumab), a groundbreaking combination recently approved by Health Canada. This innovative…
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Disruptive Innovation: Tackling Cancer in Leaps and Bounds
Many problems in cancer need big-picture thinking. Disruptive innovation aims high to drive better cancer prevention, detection, treatment, and support. Big problems need bold solutions. …
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Rare Blood Disorder Community at a Loss for Accessing New Treatments
Chronic disease can be managed with treatments, but they remain out of reach for many. In a world where emergency rooms are bursting, families are…
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Improving Province-Wide Patient Care? We Need More MLTs
Ontario’s shortage of medical laboratory professionals weighs heavily on the health care system — a problem that’s only going to get worse. They represent the…
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The Power of a Shared Story: From Heartbreak to Hope in the SADS Community
It all began with a single act of courage—a mother, with no where else to go, chose to share her son’s story with the world.…
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Emma Maxwell Opens Up About Her Journey with Endometriosis
EndometriosisEm opens up about how the chronic illness community has become a source of strength, support, and advocacy. From dispelling harmful misconceptions about endometriosis to…
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A Q&A with Dr. Nese Yuksel: Key Tips for Menopause Care
Mediaplanet spoke with Dr. Nese Yuksel, Professor and Vice-Dean at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences and President of the Canadian…
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Self-advocacy and Finding the Right Prosthetic Device
When it comes to prosthetics like microprocessor-controlled knees, knowledge is power. Find out what’s available and advocate for what’s best for you. Microprocessor-controlled knees (MPKs)…
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How Pfizer Puts Patients First and Leads with Integrity
Pfizer is leading the way in patient-centred care, prioritizing integrity and transparency in every collaboration. It’s a simple yet revolutionary concept in health care: listen…
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The New Program Connecting People with Dementia to Community Supports
The success of the DREAM program in diverting undiagnosed or non-acute dementia patients from hospital admission underscores the need for its expansion. The number of…
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How Ontario Could Lead Access to Alzheimer’s Medicines
As Ontario works to better prioritize public access to new medicines, disease-modifying Alzheimer’s medicines must be prioritized. Alzheimer’s disease is on the rise amongst the…
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Living With Lupus: Effective Pain Management Strategies
Lupus causes chronic pain and inflammation, but managing symptoms is possible through medications, lifestyle changes, and supportive therapies. People with various rheumatological diseases, such as…
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How The Kidney Foundation Is Advocating for Better Care
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is on a mission to raise awareness about kidney disease and improve patient access to quality care. Did you know…
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Navigating ALS With Trusted Knowledge And Support
ALS Canada’s Canadian ALS Learning Institute program provides Canadians affected by ALS with access to experts to learn and ask questions. In today’s digital age,…
