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gutsy walk unites community for ibd awareness and fundraising
this year's annual gutsy walk aims to raise $3 million towards research, awareness and supports for those living with inflammatory bowel diseases (ibd).
angelica bottaro
inflammatory bowel disease
may 30 2024
the annual gutsy walk has helped raise over $52 million for research, awareness, and advocacy efforts for those living with ibd.

study highlights wegovy's expanding benefits from obesity to heart disease
the obesity drug wegovy shows promise in treating heart disease as well as obesity, diabetes, and renal disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
may 29 2024
dr. subodh verma was also part of other studies looking into using semaglutide in the treatment of heart disease driven by obesity, and the results of those trials were just as promising.

early detection of psoriatic arthritis takes major step forward with novartis, clarius partnership
this collaboration aims to provide the right tools and training to rheumatologists  in order to identify diagnostic markers of psa earlier.
andrew robichaud
arthritis
may 28 2024
traditional diagnostic methods for psoriatic arthritis, including x-ray and mri, can delay the identification of the disease, impacting patient outcomes.

my advocacy for alzheimer's disease: from caring for one to caring for all
“everyone could be an advocate as long as you care for your fellow human being. that’s the way i look at it.”
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
may 27 2024
ron beleno has lived experience with alzheimer's because of his dad, and that's the "why" behind his advocacy work.

diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy: managing support, resources and your care team
depending on your family’s needs, there’s a lot to consider about making your home accessible and finding the assistive technology and equipment for a person with sma.
karen hawthorne
rare diseases
may 27 2024
a support network and dedicated health-care team makes the journey of spinal muscular atrophy better for everyone.

study links ultra-processed foods to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline 
foods, including soft drinks, pizza, and candy, contain minimal or no nutritional value, but they can be even worse for your health than you think.
angelica bottaro
brain health
may 24 2024
when people consume more ultra-processed foods than anything else, their bodies do not get the nutrients needed to function.

apretude approved by health canada: what it means for hiv high-risk populations
a new prep drug brings more options to high-risk individuals in the prevention of hiv transmission in canada.
angelica bottaro
hiv/aids
may 23 2024
new hiv prep injectable approved in canada can make prevention easier.

opinion: progress made to end hiv/aids 'nothing short of remarkable'
as we continue down a more hopeful road toward an eventual cure for hiv/aids, we must commit to not letting our foot off the gas.
lisa barr, executive director, hope and help center of central florida, inc.
hiv/aids
may 23 2024
the red ribbon is the international symbol for aids awareness.
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gutsy walk unites community for ibd awareness and fundraising
this year's annual gutsy walk aims to raise $3 million towards research, awareness and supports for those living with inflammatory bowel diseases (ibd).
angelica bottaro
inflammatory bowel disease
may 30 2024
the annual gutsy walk has helped raise over $52 million for research, awareness, and advocacy efforts for those living with ibd.

study highlights wegovy's expanding benefits from obesity to heart disease
the obesity drug wegovy shows promise in treating heart disease as well as obesity, diabetes, and renal disease.
angelica bottaro
heart health
may 29 2024
dr. subodh verma was also part of other studies looking into using semaglutide in the treatment of heart disease driven by obesity, and the results of those trials were just as promising.

early detection of psoriatic arthritis takes major step forward with novartis, clarius partnership
this collaboration aims to provide the right tools and training to rheumatologists  in order to identify diagnostic markers of psa earlier.
andrew robichaud
arthritis
may 28 2024
traditional diagnostic methods for psoriatic arthritis, including x-ray and mri, can delay the identification of the disease, impacting patient outcomes.

my advocacy for alzheimer's disease: from caring for one to caring for all
“everyone could be an advocate as long as you care for your fellow human being. that’s the way i look at it.”
angelica bottaro
alzheimer's disease
may 27 2024
ron beleno has lived experience with alzheimer's because of his dad, and that's the "why" behind his advocacy work.
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movember canada

diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy: managing support, resources and your care team
depending on your family’s needs, there’s a lot to consider about making your home accessible and finding the assistive technology and equipment for a person with sma.
karen hawthorne
rare diseases
may 27 2024
a support network and dedicated health-care team makes the journey of spinal muscular atrophy better for everyone.

study links ultra-processed foods to increased risk of stroke and cognitive decline 
foods, including soft drinks, pizza, and candy, contain minimal or no nutritional value, but they can be even worse for your health than you think.
angelica bottaro
brain health
may 24 2024
when people consume more ultra-processed foods than anything else, their bodies do not get the nutrients needed to function.

apretude approved by health canada: what it means for hiv high-risk populations
a new prep drug brings more options to high-risk individuals in the prevention of hiv transmission in canada.
angelica bottaro
hiv/aids
may 23 2024
new hiv prep injectable approved in canada can make prevention easier.

opinion: progress made to end hiv/aids 'nothing short of remarkable'
as we continue down a more hopeful road toward an eventual cure for hiv/aids, we must commit to not letting our foot off the gas.
lisa barr, executive director, hope and help center of central florida, inc.
hiv/aids
may 23 2024
the red ribbon is the international symbol for aids awareness.
powered by
canadian centre for caregiving excellence

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