Health Insight
brain & neuroscience
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New Treatments for SMA Provide Options for Patients
SMA treatments can help patients maximize independence and preserve functioning that's vital to their daily lives, but access hurdles remain.
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Research and Development Are Crucial to Discoveries in Rare Disease
Susi Vander Wyk explains how R&D could help increase access to treatment for Canadians living with spinal muscular atrophy.
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How Rebecca Van Fraassen Battles SMA Every Day to Live Life to the Fullest
When Rebecca Van Fraassen was two years old she was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), a rare genetic disorder.
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Together, We Can Combat Ageism
Combating ageism, the way we think and act towards others based on age must be at the heart of a new narrative about growing older.
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Q&A With Toronto Maple Leafs Legend Darryl Sittler
Inducted to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1989, Darryl Sittler is the only player in NHL history to score 10 points in a single game.
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Canadians with MS Are Encouraged to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine
While we still face challenges in the fight against COVID-19, Canada’s vaccine roll-out is an important step to help prevent the disease.
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There’s No Cure for MS, But There Is a Way Forward
Living with and managing multiple sclerosis (MS) today is a whole different landscape than it was just 30 years ago.
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Cost-Effective Options Are Making Treatment More Accessible for Canadians with MS
Affordable Multiple Sclerosis medications are contributing to the sustainability of the Canadian healthcare system while providing effective therapy.
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For Gaby Mammone, Positivity Is Key in Her Journey with MS
Gaby Mammone was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis at the age of 30. Now, almost 17 years later, she's an ambassador with the MS Society of Canada.
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Ensuring Continuity of MS Care During the Pandemic
During COVID-19, patients and doctors alike have had to learn new tricks to ensure continuity of care with managing multiple sclerosis.