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machado: why are we so scared of asking for a second opinion?
say what you want about a patient's right to another opinion or how offended a doctor gets to be about said opinion, the bottom line is asking questions and getting more information is good for everyone.
lisa machado
opinion
dec 16 2023
asking for a second opinion is an opportunity to reassure patients and boost confidence in their treatment plan.

opinion: covid-19 is a blueprint for healthcare transformation
like covid-19, cancer requires a collective commitment from governments, regulators, payors, healthcare providers, patients and patient groups, communities, and stakeholders.
sabrina hanna, bsc.
cancer
dec 15 2023
by applying the lessons learned from covid-19, we can create a healthcare system that is not just responsive, but truly equitable, patient-centered, and prepared to face the challenges of the future. getty

diagnosed with crohn's disease: managing treatments, support and resources
here’s how you can manage a crohn’s disease diagnosis.
angelica bottaro
crohn's disease
dec 14 2023
a crohn's disease care team could include nurses, gastroenterologists, surgeons, pharmacists, and other medical professionals working together to offer a multidisciplinary approach to your care.

arthritis in canada: stats, risk and research
six million canadians are living with arthritis, according to the arthritis society canada.
robin roberts
arthritis
dec 13 2023
arthritis prevalence increases with age, affecting nearly half of those over 65

crohn's disease in canada: stats, impact and resources
when looking at canadian society and crohn’s disease, it’s found that the burden of disease is quite high.
angelica bottaro
crohn's disease
dec 11 2023
according to recent research on crohn’s disease and ibd, canada has the highest burden of ibd out of anywhere in the world.

diagnosed with arthritis: managing treatments, support and resources
arthritis affects roughly six million canadians and, if left untreated, it can lead to serious damage, culminating in disability.
robin roberts
arthritis
dec 7 2023
occupational therapists and physiotherapists, who can also ease pain and increase the range of motion in limbs, are important components of a multidisciplinary team when managing arthritis. 

high blood pressure (hypertension) in canada: stats, impact and resources
hypertension, the clinical term for consistently high blood pressure, is the most common chronic disease in canada and the most expensive single diagnosis in the country.
karen hawthorne
hypertension
dec 7 2023
between 2012-2015, approximately 24 per cent of men and 23 per cent of women between the ages of 20 and 79 were diagnosed with hypertension in canada.

what it feels like: living with a type of arthritis normally found in seniors
in just a few short years, maddie watts went from skis to a wheelchair.
robin roberts
arthritis
dec 4 2023
maddie watts earned her canadian adaptive snowsports (cads) level 1 and level 2 teaching certifications and now teaches sit-skiing.
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machado: why are we so scared of asking for a second opinion?
say what you want about a patient's right to another opinion or how offended a doctor gets to be about said opinion, the bottom line is asking questions and getting more information is good for everyone.
lisa machado
opinion
dec 16 2023
asking for a second opinion is an opportunity to reassure patients and boost confidence in their treatment plan.

opinion: covid-19 is a blueprint for healthcare transformation
like covid-19, cancer requires a collective commitment from governments, regulators, payors, healthcare providers, patients and patient groups, communities, and stakeholders.
sabrina hanna, bsc.
cancer
dec 15 2023
by applying the lessons learned from covid-19, we can create a healthcare system that is not just responsive, but truly equitable, patient-centered, and prepared to face the challenges of the future. getty

diagnosed with crohn's disease: managing treatments, support and resources
here’s how you can manage a crohn’s disease diagnosis.
angelica bottaro
crohn's disease
dec 14 2023
a crohn's disease care team could include nurses, gastroenterologists, surgeons, pharmacists, and other medical professionals working together to offer a multidisciplinary approach to your care.

arthritis in canada: stats, risk and research
six million canadians are living with arthritis, according to the arthritis society canada.
robin roberts
arthritis
dec 13 2023
arthritis prevalence increases with age, affecting nearly half of those over 65
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movember canada

crohn's disease in canada: stats, impact and resources
when looking at canadian society and crohn’s disease, it’s found that the burden of disease is quite high.
angelica bottaro
crohn's disease
dec 11 2023
according to recent research on crohn’s disease and ibd, canada has the highest burden of ibd out of anywhere in the world.

diagnosed with arthritis: managing treatments, support and resources
arthritis affects roughly six million canadians and, if left untreated, it can lead to serious damage, culminating in disability.
robin roberts
arthritis
dec 7 2023
occupational therapists and physiotherapists, who can also ease pain and increase the range of motion in limbs, are important components of a multidisciplinary team when managing arthritis. 

high blood pressure (hypertension) in canada: stats, impact and resources
hypertension, the clinical term for consistently high blood pressure, is the most common chronic disease in canada and the most expensive single diagnosis in the country.
karen hawthorne
hypertension
dec 7 2023
between 2012-2015, approximately 24 per cent of men and 23 per cent of women between the ages of 20 and 79 were diagnosed with hypertension in canada.

what it feels like: living with a type of arthritis normally found in seniors
in just a few short years, maddie watts went from skis to a wheelchair.
robin roberts
arthritis
dec 4 2023
maddie watts earned her canadian adaptive snowsports (cads) level 1 and level 2 teaching certifications and now teaches sit-skiing.
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence

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