Health Insight
patient perspective
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My Blood, My Health — A Simple Test Can Put You Ahead of the Game
As Canadians, hockey is in our blood, but on-ice legends Paul Henderson and Kerry Fraser understand all too well that blood also holds clues to our health.
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The Heroes of the Bruce Denniston Bone Marrow Society
The legacy of Cst. Bruce Denniston lives on as retired RCMP officers volunteer their time to transport life-saving bone marrow transplant materials.
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Transplantation: The Story of My Blood Brother
The beautiful story of a stem cell donor and a match, and the lifelong friendship that it began. Learn about the effects bone marrow transplants can have.
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Life with Eczema: “There’s So Much Suffering”
What's it like living with eczema? Tanya Mohan, Torontonian and life-long sufferer of the skin disease, explains the physical and psychological impacts.
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The Fight for Better Access to Bladder Cancer Tech
Bladder cancer is the most expensive cancer to treat, but now the Bladder Cancer Tech fund is making leading BLC technologies available — and affordable.
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All SMA Patients Need New Treatment Access
There's only spinal muscular atrophy treatment available, but not every patient has access. It's time we take a look at Canadian rare disease policy.
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Treatment Advances Can Help People with Type 2 Diabetes Avoid Complications From Heart Disease
Type 2 diabetes can impact your heart health. Read one woman's story of diabetes-related heart failure to learn how you can protect yourself.
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Des avancées thérapeutiques pouvant aider les personnes atteintes de diabète de type 2
Une femme nous raconte son expérience avec l'insuffisance cardiaque causée par le diabète et nous explique comment s'informer pour s'en protéger.
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The Future of Eczema Treatment Starts on the Inside
We spoke with immunologist Dr. Vipul Jain and eczema sufferer Melani-Ivy Samson to learn about how atopic dermatitis can impact patients' lives.
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Daniel Carcillo on Brain Injuries in Sports
Traumatic brain injury advocate, and Stanley Cup champion, Daniel Carcillo, on his experiences with concussions and mental health in professional sports.