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Advancements in Research Help Patients With SMA Push New Boundaries
Ty Durant & his mother, Angie. Sixteen-year-old Ty lives with Type 3 SMA and is determined to defy expectations. People with SMA once faced a bleak future. Today they’re not only maintaining ability but achieving more than ever before. Few people, including his doctor, could’ve predicted what Ty Durant would be capable of today. At...
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How Patient Support Services Bolster Up Canada’s Rare Disease Strategy
Bayshore Specialty Rx is a strategic partner in the implementation of Canada’s new National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Disease. For the 1 in 12 Canadians living with a rare disease and their families, access to groundbreaking therapeutic innovations comes with a high cost. In addition to the time and financial burden of travelling to...
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Canadian Rare Disease Patients Are Getting Impatient — Here’s Why
The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders is urging the Canadian government to accelerate its National Strategy for Drugs for Rare Diseases implementation. In 2005, Ontario ombudsman Andre Marin issued a clarion call on behalf of a rare disease community that was struggling to make its voice heard. The issue was the Ontario government’s delay in...
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Breaking Down Barriers for Children with Rare Neuromuscular Disorders
During a time when being understood, included and involved is critical, classroom environments can be a daunting place for anyone, but especially for children affected by rare disorders, like neuromuscular disorders (NMD). But, Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC) is here to help! By joining the classroom or learning environment and offering tools to help educate a...
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Why We Must Improve Patients’ Access to Innovative Medicines in Canada
Canada’s policy environment must improve to get innovative new medicines to the patients who need them. Canada’s complex regulatory and reimbursement pathway means that patients must wait two years (732 days), on average, for access to approved new medicines through public drug plans — which puts us far behind peer countries including the U.S. and...
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Diabetes Medication Could Be Beneficial for People with Gout
A recent study from Arthritis Research Canada shows how diabetes medication reduces gout flares. Gout is a common type of arthritis that causes sudden, intense pain known as “flares” that are followed by pain-free periods. Gout can damage joints and lead to other health issues like high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, kidney disease, heart attacks,...
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Diabetes Demands Amy’s Attention Around the Clock
Taking time to share her story is Amy’s way of addressing the stigma. Amy Moore knew something wasn’t right. Her weight kept fluctuating and she was tired all the time. After numerous tests, the only thing her doctor found was that Amy’s blood sugar level was a little high — which was attributed to her...
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Navigating a Bladder Cancer Diagnosis
Bladder cancer may be one of the most commonly diagnosed cancers, but ongoing treatment advancements are offering a renewed sense of optimism. In Canada, bladder cancer is the fifth most common cancer with over 12,000 patients diagnosed annually.1 While it can affect both sexes, it’s the fourth most diagnosed cancer in men, making them particularly...
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A New Chapter is Emerging for Certain Cancers in Advanced Stages
The evolution of cancer management is bringing new answers and hope. Prostate cancer treatment in Canada is rich with success stories. About one in eight Canadian men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during their lifetime, with more than 24,000 new diagnoses each year. And yet the vast majority of these will see it effectively...
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Why Men Need to Be Extra Vigilant Against Skin Cancer
With skin cancers more prevalent in men, guys need to be extra cautious. Regular checkups and early detection ensure positive outcomes. Your skin is your largest and most visible organ. That’s why it’s crucial to protect it by monitoring for skin cancer. There are two main categories of skin cancer — melanoma (or pigmented) skin...