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New treatments providing hope to Canadians with hemophilia
Advanced therapies reduce the burden of illness and improve the quality of life for people living with a bleeding disorder
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What if All Rare Diseases Were Treated like Hemophilia?
What is the definition of a rare disease and which drugs should be included under a Canadian Rare Drug Agency? CORD shares their vision for a pathway forward.
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Raising Awareness About Women with Bleeding Disorders
Only one in nine women are diagnosed with a bleeding disorder. Early diagnosis is important to identify potential health concerns for young women and to get them on a path to managing their disorder at an early age.
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Myeloma: Moving Closer to a Cure
Myeloma Canada is a non-profit, charitable organization created by and for people impacted by multiple myeloma, a blood cancer of the plasma cells.
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What Patients Need to Know About Stem Cell Therapies
Stem cell therapies are revolutionizing health care, but patient awareness of which practices are safe and effective is essential.
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How Virtual Care Improves Access to Health Care
Canada is one of the most medically advanced nations in the world — yet many Canadians still struggle to access health care when they need it most.
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Sickle Cell Disease’s Only Known Cure Needs More Research Funding
Learn why the Bell family has been advocates to spread the word about their experiences with Sickle Cell Disease and why others should choose CHOA BMT.
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Is Canada Prepared to Cure Rare Blood Disorders?
The ultimate dream is to find a cure, and now, it may be a possibility for many blood disorder patients. But is Canada prepared to make cures accessible?
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Stem Cell Therapy Is Saving Lives, But Not Everything Using That Name Is Legitimate
As legitimate stem cell therapy research flourishes, Canadians need to be wary of charlatans with miracle cures; here's how to spot the real thing.
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Should You Bank Your Cord Blood?
Mediaplanet caught up with Elias Kalouche, Vice President of Progenics to learn about what private cord blood banking is, and how it can benefit you.