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blood cancer treatment becomes first to benefit from canada's drug agency fast-track program
canada’s drug agency's time-limited recommendation program is set to deliver its first breakthrough with the blood cancer treatment epkinly.
angelica bottaro
blood cancer
sep 6 2024
when the wait time can be anywhere from 12 to 24 months, those living with grave diseases like cancer may not have that kind of time.

raising awareness for prescription drug misuse in teens and adults and the importance of naloxone kits
spreading awareness for opioid misuse, the safe storage of medication, and life-saving naloxone kits.
angelica bottaro
addiction
sep 5 2024
aside from keeping things locked away or out of reach of youth, it’s also essential to have discussions about medications and drugs and their consequences early on in life.

why new rsv vaccine recommendations are essential for seniors and long-term care facilities
advocates call for better access to rsv vaccinations for older populations across the country.
angelica bottaro
aging
aug 1 2024
rsv vaccines can significantly reduce the risk of severe disease in older populations.

which provinces and territories spend the most on healthcare in canada?
going to your local physician for a checkup or heading to the emergency room is something most canadians can relate to, however, we often don’t consider the cost of these visits.
raby nguer
research
jul 31 2024
access to care, rates of chronic disease and aging populations all factor into higher annual healthcare costs per person across canada.

study shows no significant difference in mortality rates among common breast cancer treatments
while a bilateral mastectomy reduces the rate of contralateral breast cancer, it has no effect on mortality rates when assessed against two other common forms of breast cancer treatment.
angelica bottaro
breast cancer
jul 26 2024
three common cancer treatments all come with the same mortality rates, a new study shows.

the future of clinical trials: bringing hybrid and decentralized methods to all canadians
the covid-19 pandemic brought unexpected change to the world of clinical trials, forcing the conductors of such studies to explore new and more flexible ways to perform medical research.
andrew robichaud and raby nguer
patient advocacy
jul 23 2024
hybrid clinical trials combine in-person visits with remote data collection, offering a mix of both worlds. decentralized trials use technology to run the entire study remotely.

study says fathers-to-be should watch what they eat
as a father-to-be, your health and diet before conceiving a child significantly impacts your offspring far more than once thought.
angelica bottaro
men's health
jun 21 2024
eating healthy before conceiving a child is essential for both parents, not just mothers.

new breast cancer screening guidelines go against expert recommendations: what this means for canadians
the newly released breast cancer guidelines failed to update according to recent data surrounding screening, which experts say is “dangerous and harmful to canadians.”
angelica bottaro
breast cancer
may 30 2024
new breast cancer guidelines fail to "reflect the latest evidence and prioritize the lives of canadians."
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canadian centre for caregiving excellence
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obesity matters
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canadian society for exercise physiology

blood cancer treatment becomes first to benefit from canada's drug agency fast-track program
canada’s drug agency's time-limited recommendation program is set to deliver its first breakthrough with the blood cancer treatment epkinly.
angelica bottaro
blood cancer
sep 6 2024
when the wait time can be anywhere from 12 to 24 months, those living with grave diseases like cancer may not have that kind of time.

raising awareness for prescription drug misuse in teens and adults and the importance of naloxone kits
spreading awareness for opioid misuse, the safe storage of medication, and life-saving naloxone kits.
angelica bottaro
addiction
sep 5 2024
aside from keeping things locked away or out of reach of youth, it’s also essential to have discussions about medications and drugs and their consequences early on in life.

why new rsv vaccine recommendations are essential for seniors and long-term care facilities
advocates call for better access to rsv vaccinations for older populations across the country.
angelica bottaro
aging
aug 1 2024
rsv vaccines can significantly reduce the risk of severe disease in older populations.

which provinces and territories spend the most on healthcare in canada?
going to your local physician for a checkup or heading to the emergency room is something most canadians can relate to, however, we often don’t consider the cost of these visits.
raby nguer
research
jul 31 2024
access to care, rates of chronic disease and aging populations all factor into higher annual healthcare costs per person across canada.
powered by
canadian centre for caregiving excellence

study shows no significant difference in mortality rates among common breast cancer treatments
while a bilateral mastectomy reduces the rate of contralateral breast cancer, it has no effect on mortality rates when assessed against two other common forms of breast cancer treatment.
angelica bottaro
breast cancer
jul 26 2024
three common cancer treatments all come with the same mortality rates, a new study shows.

the future of clinical trials: bringing hybrid and decentralized methods to all canadians
the covid-19 pandemic brought unexpected change to the world of clinical trials, forcing the conductors of such studies to explore new and more flexible ways to perform medical research.
andrew robichaud and raby nguer
patient advocacy
jul 23 2024
hybrid clinical trials combine in-person visits with remote data collection, offering a mix of both worlds. decentralized trials use technology to run the entire study remotely.

study says fathers-to-be should watch what they eat
as a father-to-be, your health and diet before conceiving a child significantly impacts your offspring far more than once thought.
angelica bottaro
men's health
jun 21 2024
eating healthy before conceiving a child is essential for both parents, not just mothers.

new breast cancer screening guidelines go against expert recommendations: what this means for canadians
the newly released breast cancer guidelines failed to update according to recent data surrounding screening, which experts say is “dangerous and harmful to canadians.”
angelica bottaro
breast cancer
may 30 2024
new breast cancer guidelines fail to "reflect the latest evidence and prioritize the lives of canadians."
powered by
obesity matters

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