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Patient Access & Health Equity

A New ALS Treatment Is Bringing Hope to Canadians, but Access Is Key 

The first-ever Health Canada-approved treatment for a specific genetic form of ALS is now available, but ensuring equitable access is critical. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive neurological disease that affects an estimated 4,000 Canadians. If that number doesn’t seem alarmingly high, it’s because the disease is so horrifically deadly: 80 per cent of … Continued
Organ Transplant

Organ Transplants Can Save Lives, but Come with Challenges

Organ donations can transform lives, but being aware of the risks — like cytomegalovirus (CMV) — and advancing transplantation research are crucial for success. National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Week, taking place annually during the last full week of April, raises awareness about the critical need for more donors across the country and encourages … Continued