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Why We Must Improve Patients’ Access to Innovative Medicines in Canada

Canada’s policy environment must improve to get innovative new medicines to the patients who need them. 

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  • AI and Biomarkers Paving the Way for a New Era in MS Care

    AI and Biomarkers Paving the Way for a New Era in MS Care

    Novartis Canada is driving the shift to a more proactive care approach for people living with multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic autoimmune…

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  • CABHI Leads the Charge in Defying Dementia

    CABHI Leads the Charge in Defying Dementia

    The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI), powered by Baycrest, is driving the future of aging and dementia care through innovations that enhance…

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  • Dermatologist’s Guide to Healthy Skincare and Latest Industry Innovations

    Dermatologist’s Guide to Healthy Skincare and Latest Industry Innovations

    Dr. Skotnicki shares skincare routine essentials, podcast insights on debunking myths, and the future impact of AI on dermatology.

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  • Why Vaccines Should be Part of Your Respiratory Disease Prevention Strategy

    Why Vaccines Should be Part of Your Respiratory Disease Prevention Strategy

    Aging, a weakening immune system, plus increased exposures can leave older individuals vulnerable to many diseases. That’s why immunization is so important. Immunization is key to…

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  • Biomarkers at the forefront of innovation

    Biomarkers at the forefront of innovation

    Novartis Canada and Innodem Neurosciences are pushing the boundaries of innovation to reimagine care in multiple sclerosis (MS). Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological…

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  • Why Vaccines Should be Part of your Respiratory Disease Prevention Strategy

    Why Vaccines Should be Part of your Respiratory Disease Prevention Strategy

    Aging, a weakening immune system, plus increased exposures can leave older individuals vulnerable to many diseases. That’s why immunization is so important. Immunization is key…

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  • Lilly’s Alzheimer’s Breakthrough a Testament to its Leadership 

    Lilly’s Alzheimer’s Breakthrough a Testament to its Leadership 

    Lilly’s tenacity in Alzheimer’s disease research has led to breakthroughs in diagnostics and treatment and is helping to drive future innovations. For 35 years, Eli…

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  • How a Digital Tool Helps Tackle Today’s Healthcare Issues

    How a Digital Tool Helps Tackle Today’s Healthcare Issues

    When prescriptions are transmitted electronically, both patients and pharmacists benefit from reduced pharmacy errors, improved access to care and streamlined communication. Over the last four…

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  • Empower Your Health With An At-Home HPV Testing Kit 

    Empower Your Health With An At-Home HPV Testing Kit 

    HPV at-home kits help overcome barriers such as anxiety, being unable to take time off work for medical appointments, or lack of healthcare providers.  …

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  • The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer: Improving Cancer Outcomes Across Canada

    The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer: Improving Cancer Outcomes Across Canada

    Not all people in Canada have equitable access to cancer care. Our national cancer strategy is working to change that. Cancer outcomes are better when…

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  • Redefining Cervical Cancer Screening with HPV At-Home Test Kits  

    Redefining Cervical Cancer Screening with HPV At-Home Test Kits  

    Advances in cervical cancer screening technology make it possible to self-collect sample for HPV testing at home, which could help in early detection of cervical…

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  • Helping Patients Manage the Noise When Facing a Cancer Diagnosis 

    Helping Patients Manage the Noise When Facing a Cancer Diagnosis 

    For kidney cancer patients, the future is bright as stakeholders work together to help build support options for each patient’s cancer journey.    Gordon Lewis…

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  • What Makes Princess Margaret Cancer Centre One of the World’s Top 5 Cancer Research Centres 

    What Makes Princess Margaret Cancer Centre One of the World’s Top 5 Cancer Research Centres 

    By pushing the envelope and not accepting the status quo, The Princess Margaret is making research discoveries that are beyond the cutting edge. Cancer was…

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  • How Patient Support Services Bolster Up Canada’s Rare Disease Strategy

    How Patient Support Services Bolster Up Canada’s Rare Disease Strategy

    Bayshore Specialty Rx is a strategic partner in the implementation of Canada’s new National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease. For the 1 in 12…

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  • Want Total Wellness? Start with the Perfect Mattress

    Want Total Wellness? Start with the Perfect Mattress

    The mattress you sleep on deserves more consideration and investment, as the perfect mattress can optimize your wellness. In 2015, a double herniated disc in…

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  • Access to Community Support and Services Within Reach for All Ontarians

    Access to Community Support and Services Within Reach for All Ontarians

    This organization is leaning on innovation to provide Ontarians free and confidential access to mental health community-based supports and services.  For those struggling with mental…

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  • Fueling Health-Care Innovation Through Partnerships and Collaboration

    Fueling Health-Care Innovation Through Partnerships and Collaboration

    Innovation, collaboration and partnerships go hand in hand. It’s a winning combination that informs everything Communitech does. For nearly three decades, this Waterloo Region tech…

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  • How the New TAPTYPE Tool Is Revolutionizing Patient Care

    How the New TAPTYPE Tool Is Revolutionizing Patient Care

    TAPTYPE is at the forefront of revolutionizing the way medical professionals handle their patients’ encounters and streamlining their workflows. They say that the best innovations…

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