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life without lupus is the goal of lupus canada
also known as "the disease with a thousand faces," lupus affects more than one in 1,000 canadians, with women eight times more likely to be diagnosed.
robin roberts
lupus
may 1 2023
"by raising our voices together, we hope to create a better world for those living with lupus," says leanne mielczarek, the executive director of lupus canada. supplied

arthritis ideator awards celebrate canadian health innovation
winners included a virtual physiotherapy program, a machine-learning module to connect patients with clinical trials and a service that checks prescribed medication against a patient's dna.
emma jones
arthritis
may 1 2023
one winner was toronto-based firsthx, a medical intake platform designed to record a patient's health history before their medical appointment. getty

frontotemporal dementia: finding joy, love, and making new memories
when chantal patenaude became a caregiver to her mom pierrette, it became a chance to connect with her in a new way, but also an opportunity to witness her mother finding happiness and friendship despite having dementia.
chantal patenaude
caregivers
may 1 2023
as agonizing as it was to gradually lose her mom, chantal patenaude says that it was crucial to notice the positives and live in the moment. getty

new medication for rare form of kidney disease still expected to complete stage iii trial this year
the drug, atrasentan, attracted considerable attention last year when data from an earlier study showed a significant reduction in signs of kidney disease for patients diagnosed with berger's disease (iga nephropathy).
emma jones
kidney diseases
apr 28 2023
iga nephropathy (igan) is a condition where buildup of the protein immunoglobulin a (iga) causes inflammation and damage to the kidneys. getty

oral health month: stomach cancer, stroke, problems with pregnancy all linked to poor oral health
the connection between disease and the health of our mouths makes taking care of our teeth critical, say experts.
robin roberts
oral health
apr 27 2023
there are a lot of reasons to take care of your teeth, including helping to prevent cancer. getty

opinion: liver health should be taught in schools
as cases of liver disease rise, the canadian liver foundation has launched a nationwide petition calling on education ministers to include liver health in school curriculum.
jennifer nebesky, ceo, canadian liver foundation
liver diseases
apr 26 2023
the canadian liver foundation is calling on education ministers across this country to recognize liver health as a pillar of overall health, says ceo jennifer nebesky. supplied

alzheimer’s disease proteins reduced by sleep aid
researchers say that while the findings aren't reason enough to take sleep medication every night, they call the study data "encouraging."
dave yasvinski
alzheimer's disease
apr 25 2023
people who don't sleep well are more likely to have amyloid and tau proteins in the brain, both of which are related to alzheimer's disease. getty

can you be allergic to water? yes you can, and it has a name: aquagenic urticaria
aquagenic urticaria is a rare condition that causes itchy hives to develop when the skin comes into contact with water.
karen hawthorne
allergies
apr 24 2023
those with aquagenic urticaria can safely consume water, but should avoid water to skin contact which would cause an allergic reaction. getty
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life without lupus is the goal of lupus canada
also known as "the disease with a thousand faces," lupus affects more than one in 1,000 canadians, with women eight times more likely to be diagnosed.
robin roberts
lupus
may 1 2023
"by raising our voices together, we hope to create a better world for those living with lupus," says leanne mielczarek, the executive director of lupus canada. supplied

arthritis ideator awards celebrate canadian health innovation
winners included a virtual physiotherapy program, a machine-learning module to connect patients with clinical trials and a service that checks prescribed medication against a patient's dna.
emma jones
arthritis
may 1 2023
one winner was toronto-based firsthx, a medical intake platform designed to record a patient's health history before their medical appointment. getty

frontotemporal dementia: finding joy, love, and making new memories
when chantal patenaude became a caregiver to her mom pierrette, it became a chance to connect with her in a new way, but also an opportunity to witness her mother finding happiness and friendship despite having dementia.
chantal patenaude
caregivers
may 1 2023
as agonizing as it was to gradually lose her mom, chantal patenaude says that it was crucial to notice the positives and live in the moment. getty

new medication for rare form of kidney disease still expected to complete stage iii trial this year
the drug, atrasentan, attracted considerable attention last year when data from an earlier study showed a significant reduction in signs of kidney disease for patients diagnosed with berger's disease (iga nephropathy).
emma jones
kidney diseases
apr 28 2023
iga nephropathy (igan) is a condition where buildup of the protein immunoglobulin a (iga) causes inflammation and damage to the kidneys. getty
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movember canada

oral health month: stomach cancer, stroke, problems with pregnancy all linked to poor oral health
the connection between disease and the health of our mouths makes taking care of our teeth critical, say experts.
robin roberts
oral health
apr 27 2023
there are a lot of reasons to take care of your teeth, including helping to prevent cancer. getty

opinion: liver health should be taught in schools
as cases of liver disease rise, the canadian liver foundation has launched a nationwide petition calling on education ministers to include liver health in school curriculum.
jennifer nebesky, ceo, canadian liver foundation
liver diseases
apr 26 2023
the canadian liver foundation is calling on education ministers across this country to recognize liver health as a pillar of overall health, says ceo jennifer nebesky. supplied

alzheimer’s disease proteins reduced by sleep aid
researchers say that while the findings aren't reason enough to take sleep medication every night, they call the study data "encouraging."
dave yasvinski
alzheimer's disease
apr 25 2023
people who don't sleep well are more likely to have amyloid and tau proteins in the brain, both of which are related to alzheimer's disease. getty

can you be allergic to water? yes you can, and it has a name: aquagenic urticaria
aquagenic urticaria is a rare condition that causes itchy hives to develop when the skin comes into contact with water.
karen hawthorne
allergies
apr 24 2023
those with aquagenic urticaria can safely consume water, but should avoid water to skin contact which would cause an allergic reaction. getty
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migraine canada

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