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Collaboration Is Key to Success in Rare Disease Research and Development
Pharmaceutical researchers are working on treatments for rare diseases in areas like gene therapy, as more than 80% of rare diseases have a genetic origin.
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Patient Support Programs Help People with Rare Diseases
Support programs empowers patients, help ease their anxiety, and speeds up access to the specialty treatments that they need.
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Life Sciences Industry Can Help Patients and the Economy
Just as vaccines are helping ease the worries of the COVID-19 pandemic, we're on the cusp of a new and promising era for treating rare diseases.
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Who Was That Masked Man? These Superheroes Fight ALS
Steven Gallagher has ALS. He's turned to superheroes to inspire his fight — and others'— against the terminal neurodegenerative disease.
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The Rare Neurological Condition That Masquerades as MS
While MS and NMOSD can present similarly, physicians need to be able to tell the apart, because therapies that are effective for MS actually worsen NMOSD.
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You Can Help Us Understand and Fight Rare Diseases
We need to truly appreciate the hard work that goes into the research and development of rare diseases in Canada. Hillary McKibbin's life depends on it.
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Can We Age Better in Canada? You Bet.
CanAge is a new seniors’ advocacy organization that educates, empowers, and mobilizes people on the issues that matter most to older Canadians.
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Staying Connected and Active as We Age
According to Active Aging Canada, the importance of staying socially connected and of having a sense of belonging in your community is vital to aging well.
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Tips for Winning the Gold Medal in Healthy Aging
Team Canada’s two-time gold medal-winning hockey captain, Cassie Campbell-Pascall, on why she believes in raising awareness for healthy and active aging.
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Solving the Challenges of Social Isolation in Older Adults
Tapestry is countering social isolation by providing vibrant and thriving communities where seniors can lead highly-engaged and socially-connected lives.