Research and Innovations

Are Your Sleep Habits Giving You Wrinkles?

Toronto nurses created enVy™ Pillow to stop the formation of sleep lines, caused by the pressure of pillows against facial tissue, before they begin.

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The Digital Health Revolution Begins Now

Michael Green, CEO of Canada Health Infoway, explains how we can ensure digital health solutions will transform health outcomes for Canadians.

Canadian Health Care in a Digital World

Learn how digital innovations in health care can transform the Canadian health landscape and improve outcomes for both patients and medical professionals.

Digital Transformation is the Future of Health Care

The future of health care will focus less on large medical centres and more on small, nimble providers and home care — thanks to digital transformation.

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Canadian Health Care Needs a Data-Driven Strategy

Increasing access to health care data may require a mass shift to digital strategies that connect everyone throughout the system.

How Technology Helps Keep Diabetics' Feet Healthy

Learn about the two medical innovators who hope their simple handheld device for diabetic foot care will become as standard as personal glucometers.

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Digital Solutions Empower Family Caregivers

Millions of Canadians are caregivers for those with aging, disability, or long-term health needs — and digital health tools are making their lives easier.
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Making Health Care Convenient with Virtual Visits

Imagine seeing the doctor of your choice at a time and place convenient for you. Thanks to virtual care companies like Tia Health, now you can.

Technology is the Prescription for Better Health Care

PrescribeIT is an example of how technology helps create a more efficient health system, with improved outcomes and experiences for all involved.

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An Innovative, Future-Focused Approach to Health Care

Building on its renowned experience, SE Health is taking an innovative, future-focused approach to health care by embracing digital health resources.

Find Health Care Easily with New Digital Platform

Lumino Health is the unique digital health network that makes getting the health care resources you need a quick and easy, one-stop-(digital-)shop.

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Enjoy Your Retirement Years with a Lifestyle Concierge

Discerning Seniors is a unique concierge service that helps seniors and their families, by identifying where support is needed and how to get it.

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The Law Firm That's Fighting Ageism

Ageism occurs when we don’t respond to seniors' needs because we structure society for the young. One Canadian law firm wants that to change.

New Technologies Deliver Real-World Benefits for an Aging Population

Life can be lonely for seniors with isolating disabilities, but AGE-WELL helps make a meaningful difference for them and their caregivers with technology.

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It's Time to Reframe the Conversation Around Aging

With advancements in home and driving technology, Canadians will reimagine how they age.

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Seeking Ways to Help Canadians Breathe Better

Too many Canadians are living with poorly-managed lung disease that contributes to a lower quality of life — but it doesn't have to be that way.

Suffer from COPD or Asthma? Save Your Breath

Taking a deep breath isn't so simple for many Canadians due to COPD and Asthma, but with continued innovation we can empower Canadians to breathe better.

Digital Solutions Empower Patients and Improve Health Outcomes

Digital health innovations are empowering Canadians to make smarter, more informed health care decisions - and ultimately to lead healthier lives.

The Airway Clearance Device That May Help You Breathe Easier

Struggling with mucus in your airways? It's time to speak with your doctor about PEP therapy.

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How Can Canada Keep up with an Aging Population?

By mounting an object detecting device on a wheelchair, getting around becomes easier and safer.

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Innovating for Aging and Brain Health

More than nine million Canadians will be over 65 by 2031. Nearly one million of them will have dementia — a disease with a heavy economic impact.

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Radioactive Seeds Offer Benefits to Breast Cancer Patients

Since 2015, The Ottawa hospital has been using radioactive seeds to help locate breast cancer in patients and saved $180,000 in operating room efficiency.

Improving the Success of In-Vitro Fertilization

Successful IVF pregnancy outcomes have increased since using new methods of assisted reproductive technologies.

Trouble Sleeping? Try This Herbal Remedy

New all-natural herbal remedy can help you sleep better and alleviate mental stress.

Cellulite No More! Say Goodbye to Dimples and Dents

As the weather heats up across Canada, the layers start to come off and we expose our skin to the summer sun.

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Merz

Breakthrough Skincare Innovation Now Available in Canada

Rejuvenate your aging skin with Restylane’s new injectable solution that produces customer satisfaction.

Get a Boost of Confidence with Universkin Customized Skincare

Unique products created by Universkin are solving individualized skincare concerns and creating customer satisfaction.

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Virtual Care Allows Physicians to Reach Canadians Outside of the Usual Spaces

Innovation in Canada’s health system is creating convenience for patients while still maintaining personalization through virtual appointments and information.

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Using 3D Printing to Help People with Glaucoma

3D printing technology is improving treatment for retinal diseases by creating nanofibres that work for your cells and help them survive.

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Imagining a New Era of Health Care

Using Artificial Intelligence in health care in collaboration with clinical research will create personalized patient services with data driven results.

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Discovering How to Restore Eyesight Through Cell Transplantation

Research on photoreceptor cell transplantations has the potential to treat or prevent diseases like retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration.

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House Calls Are Making a Comeback

Digital applications are allowing seeing a health care provider from the comfort of your home possible while avoiding wait times and staying secure.

Driving Access to Care for Canadians

Canada needs to evolve to the digital landscape and make health care information more accessible by providing digital tools to improve patient experience.

The Future of AI and Health Care

Canada is leading the charge on Artificial Intelligence innovation in the health care industry increasing efficiency, infrastructure, and information.

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The Future of Prevention is Almost Here

Researchers are conducting experiments to observe if diseases can be prevented before developing through exercise, diet, or changing your environment.

Eyeing a Future Without Glaucoma

Stelth Ng hasn’t let his life with glaucoma slow him down from pursuing his passions.

Air Quality Innovation Starts at Home

Indoor air filtration systems are improving due to poor outside air quality, especially in high-populated areas such as Toronto.

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Cross Disciplinary Collaboration a Driver of Scientific Innovation

Involving more than 15 different universities, the CONP aims to bring together leading Canadian scientists to form an interactive network of collaborations in brain research.

Is Canada on the Verge of a Brain Health Crisis?

“An Alzheimer’s crisis is bearing down on us like a tsunami and this is something we need to take seriously. Within 10 years, Alzheimer’s is going to be the costliest disease in Canada”

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Turn on the Power of Your Brain

Nootropics are often referred to as natural “smart drugs” that can enhance cognition, memory, and learning.

Restoring Function to People with Neurological Disorders

The CRANIA Project brings together engineers, neurosurgeons, neurologists, neuroscientists, mathematicians, material scientists, and computer scientists under one umbrella.

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Canada, a World Leader in Research and Treatment for Rare Bone Disease

Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare bone disease affecting people worldwide. The term hypophosphotasia was coined by the Canadian Doctor John Rathbun and Canada remains to be the world leader in HPP research and treatments.

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and made possible with support from Alexion Pharma Canada

Patients with Rare Blood Disease Benefit from Increased Awareness

Paraxysmal Nocturnal Hemoglobinuria (PNH) used be considered a deadly disease, but now with effective treatment, patients with PNH can expect to live a long healthy life.

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and made possible with support from Alexion Pharma Canada

For Canadians with Rare Diseases, Waiting for Treatment is not an Option

Treatment for Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS) has not been found yet. Ensuring proper detection and treatment is given in order to slow down and halt the progression of the disease is vital.

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and made possible with support from Sanofi Genzyme Canada

Liquid Biospy Research is Moving Care Towards Less Invasive Cancer Diagnostics and Monitoring

The Atlantic Cancer Research Institute (ACRI) has been contributing to many research developments in the field of cancer. Amongst its biggest success was their research on liquid biopsy.

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Harnessing the Immune System to Treat Cancer

New research suggests a brighter future for cancer patients with new progress in the field that scientists are harnessing to fight off and protect the immune system against dangerous cancer cells.

New Tech Improving Outcomes for Bladder Cancer, but Barriers to Access Remain

The most expensive cancer to treat is also the one with the highest recurrence rates. Find out how new developments are making it easier for doctors to diagnose and how technology is allowing for more equal access.

Important Progress Being Made in Battle Against Late-Stage Prostate Cancer

Innovation in prostate cancer treatments may help patients live longer, happier lives.

The Ottawa Hospital Leads the Way in Life-Saving Immunotherapy Research

Radio host Stuart Schwartz finds out shocking news after suffering from symptoms that were thought to be caused by a virus.

Innovations in Data and Technology Improving Care for Cardiac Patients

About one million Canadians are living with heart failure and that number is expected to increase by about 25 percent over the next 20 years.
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Customized Skincare Leads to Luminous Skin

Your skin is complex, which means what you use to take care of it should be too. Learn more about what individually formulated skincare programs can do for you.

Which Asthma Do I Have?

Everyone’s asthma is unique. How you treat it should be too. Learn how to find an asthma solution that is fit for you.

Innovative New Lung Cancer Treatment Extends Life

New research in lung cancer treatment helps boost a patient’s immune system. Learn how it can help those with advanced cancers.

Moving From Diabetes Therapy to a Cure with Nanomedicine

Research has provided evidence that nanoparticles can create permanent changes in the immune system without side effects. Learn more about how this can help with treating diabetes. 

Research Is the Key to Unlocking Better Diabetes Care

Over 11 million Canadians have diabetes or prediabetes. Invest in research today to help provide better care for everyone who needs it.

The Power Within: Harnessing Cellular Tools From Immune Systems To Help Prevent Graft Rejection

A new option to help organ transplants remain healthy.

Pharmacists Ready To Take A Larger Role

Neighbourhood Pharmacies is preparing for the safe legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada that would prevent youth from accessing cannabis.

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DelMar Pharmaceuticals

Ottawa Is Leading The Way In Global Cancer Research

New immunotherapy treatments being developed to help the body’s immune system fight against cancer.

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Wellness Programs A Great Return On Investment For Employers

Neglecting your employees' health can cost you. In contrast, investing in health and wellness programs can lead to huge return on investment.

Patient Education Key In The Fight Against Cancer

Unlike other chronic diseases, there is very little support for cancer patients with low health literacy.

Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM): A Challenging Type Of Brain Cancer

Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM): a type of brain cancer that doesn’t always respond to treatments due to a DNA-repair enzyme called MGMT.

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DelMar Pharmaceuticals

Michael Bidu, Interface Health Founder, On How Accelerators Are Changing The Face Of Health Care In Canada

A successful entrepreneur shares how he broke through in the health care industry and is now paving the way for future entrepreneurs.

Empowering Physicians To Reshape Medicine With Bold Ideas

Joule is giving physicians the opportunity to find solutions to problems they experience everyday on the job.

Bringing Together Aging And Innovation

As Canada’s population ages, the need for technology to assist in living is strongly needed.

Big Data And Motivation Key To More Effective, Efficient Health Care System

Recent advances in Population Health Management (PHM) are making it possible for health care providers to improve individual health while significantly reducing health care costs.

Forging Partnerships In Regenerative Medicine Helps Make Canada A World Leader

Smarter Screening. Smarter Treatment.

In Canada, about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime, but many of these cancers are low-risk and require minimal treatment or no treatment at all.
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Learn How To Have The Right Cosmetic Conversation

Making sure you’re speaking to your cosmetic physician about how to get the results you want with the MD Codes.

Digital Tools Empower Patients and Health Care Professionals

Digitized health care platforms are creating easier access options for patients looking for better experiences, up-to-date wait-times, and online booking.

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Innovative Laser Treatments: Feel Comfortable In Your Own Skin

New advancements in facial resurfacing give patients quicker recovery times while improving their overall beauty.

Innovation In Hearing Aids Creating Personalized Solutions

Once seen as bulky and glitchy, hearing aid technology has improved significantly. Read about the latest innovations below.

Applying Genomics To Innovative Solutions For Hearing Loss

Newfoundland has a special population that allows scientists to test hearing loss solutions for Canada.

Eyeglass Lens Coating Helps Patients With Light

Two new types of coatings for your eyeglass lenses that can brighten colour perception even in dim lighting and protect your eyes against harmful blue light.

New Treatment Improves Vision Health For Canadians With Glaucoma

New treatment for glaucoma provides low risk and high recovery rate for patients.

The Future Looks Brighter For Patients With Diabetes

Revolutionary Artificial Intelligence Technology is preventing blindness for those with Diabetes.

Kidney Disease Research Funding Is Paying Dividends

Can-SOLVE CKD + Krescent: How new funding is allowing for proper research for kidney disease.

Dialysis At Home: Kidney Disease Doesn't Have To Interfere With Your Life

Empowering Canadians with kidney disease through peritoneal dialysis with remote monitoring.

Every Discovery On The Path To Cures Has The Potential To Improve Lives

Every nine minutes, a Canadian has a stroke — it is the leading cause of severe disability.

New Technologies For Healthy Aging And Better Brain Health

As Canada’s population ages, finding ways to support older Canadians in living full and independent lives is crucial.

Research Raises Hope For Reversing Neurological Effects Of Early Adversity

Is Your Memory Normal Or Should You See Your Doctor?

Take the free online assessment created by leading brain health scientists.

Nuclear Power's Role In Disease Prevention

Cobalt-60 is a radioactive isotope that plays an important role in health care through the sterilization of single-use medical devices and combating the Zika virus.

COPD: Canada’s Growing Epidemic

Treating Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is costing us billions in health care dollars every year.

Curbing The Habit, Your Own Way

According to a recent Propel study, more than 37,000 Canadians die because of tobacco use each year. This number could drop drastically, however, if people looking to quit were equipped with the right tools.

Say Hello To PiXL™ — The New Non-Invasive Vision Improvement Procedure

The newest breakthrough in vision correction in North America.

The Art Of Aging

For the first time in Canadian history, there are more adults 65 years of age or older than children under 14. This huge demographic shift means we need to ensure programs are in place to support healthy aging.

The Life-Saving Device That’s Made To Last

With patients living longer, fuller lives, a cardiac expert explains how new ICDs are being designed to last long-term.

What You May Not Know About The HPV Vaccine

The 10th anniversary of the HPV vaccine in Canada.

Will You Develop Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration? New Research May Hold The Answer

New insight into eye health may hold an answer to whether or not you may be at risk of wet age-related macular degeneration.

Smiling Eyes: Laser Eye Surgery Gets Even More Futuristic

For more than 25 years now, we have lived in a world where people’s vision can be permanently corrected by using lasers to reshape the corneas of their eyes.

Our Increasing Resistance To Antimicrobials Should Be A Global Concern

At some point in our lives, most of us have relied on antibiotics to help get us through an illness.  

Experts Discuss How to Innovate Health care

Leaders in the Canadian health care industry give us their insight on how the future of Canada's health care system will adapt to changing technologies and techniques.

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How Technology Is Helping Patients Be Heard

Accurate information about patients is the lifeblood of health care at every stage from diagnosis through treatment.

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Precision Medicine Enables Health Care Providers To Deliver Personalized Treatment

Advancements in technology are making it easier for Canadians to become more engaged in their health.

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Cardiac Patients Who Can’t Tolerate Blood Thinners Have New Hope

Irregular heart rhythm can impact the lives of young and old alike, from superstar athletes like Mario Lemieux to everyday Canadians looking forward to their summer vacations.

Medical Technology Company Brings Remote Monitoring Of Pacemakers Into The 21st Century

There are approximately three million people with cardiac pacemakers worldwide, with a further 600,000 being implanted each year.

Technology Offers Less Invasive Alternative For Those At Risk Of Sudden Cardiac Arrest

Innovations in implantable defibrillator technology can save lives with fewer drawbacks than traditional implantable defibrillator systems.

Research Reveals More Canadian Women (And Men) Are Embracing Injectable Cosmetic Treatments For Natural-Looking Results

Today, more than ever, Canadian women and men are turning to cosmetic injectable treatments to soften the signs of aging.

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Look the Age You Feel With Anti-Aging Treatments

Non-invasive anti-aging procedures administered by cosmetic dermatologists are helping aging Canadians look the way they feel.

Music To The Ears: New Advances In Hearing Technology

One in four Canadians under the age of 65 have hearing loss significant enough to necessitate treatment.

Are You Getting Your Best Night’s Sleep?

Sleep Country co-founder and Canadian sleep advocate, Christine Magee, provides valuable insight on the many ways to improve the quality of your sleep.
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IMPAKT-HiP Is Helping To Prevent Hip Pain

IMPAKT-HiP (Investigations of Mobility, Physical Activity, and Knowledge in Hip Pain) is a research study that is identifying if hip pain is caused by certain types of physical activities, a hip deformity called femoroacetabular impingement (FAI) or the combination of both.

Research Connects Inflammation To A Host Of Serious Illnesses

What do your gums, your heart, your brain, and cancer have in common?

Revolutionary Research Changing The Landscape Of Dentistry

University of Toronto and University of Saskatchewan share their innovative research ­— paving the path for the future of dentistry.

The Haunting Effects Of Ancestral Ghosts

Now, new research by Dr. Gerlinde Metz at the University of Lethbridge’s Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, shows just how damaging and pervasive stress may be — its effects even crossing multiple generations through pregnancy.

A First In The Advancement Of Women’s Brain Health

Greater focus on sex-based differences can lead to better health outcomes for both men and women.

Brightening The Future For Children With Brain Cancer 

Meet seven-year-old Jax, a pediatric brain tumour survivor whose tragic story is all too common. Groundbreaking brain cancer research hopes to change that.

The Big Bet Theory On Brain Health

A business-based approach to accelerating treatments in the fight against neurodegenerative diseases of aging.

Research Holds The Key To Unlock The Parkinson’s Mystery, Find Treatments, And A Cure

Parkinson’s changes everything. It is a disease of the brain that touches almost every aspect of daily living, including: movement, mood, speech, eating and drinking, sleep, and cognitive changes.

How Research Is Revolutionizing Treatment For Parkinson’s Patients

State-of-the-art research carried out during brain surgery is revolutionizing how doctors treat Parkinson’s disease.

Top Researchers Striving To Develop Treatment Programs For Concussions

Concussions have had an overwhelming effect on ordinary people, our military personnel, and athletes of all ages. Research has begun to reveal the cellular and molecular problems that underlie the result of concussion. Researchers at Western University are applying these findings to develop novel strategies to treat concussion.
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New Hope For Women Struggling With Fertility Issues

There’s news worth celebrating for the one in six couples affected by fertility issues: The introduction of the AUGMENT treatment.

The Little Known STI That Can Have Big Consequences

Trichomoniasis is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STI) in North America and can have serious health consequences, but most people have never heard of it.

Mammograms: From 2D To 3D And Why It Matters

They say a picture is worth 1,000 words, but new 3D mammography amounts to one key phrase: better cancer detection.

Getting To The Heart Of Advancements In Cardiac Care

When it comes to heart health, minimally invasive techniques are allowing physicians to make a big difference through small incisions.

Study Shows Atrial Fibrillation Patients Skipping Doses, Risking Health

It’s not surprising to hear doctors tell patients that therapies won’t work effectively if they are not taken properly.

Individualized Therapy Research At SickKids Hospital Offers New Hope To Cystic Fibrosis Patients

Revolutionary CF research aims to drastically improve efficacy of treatment.

Getting Blood Pressure And Blood-Sugar Levels Under Control With The Power Of Smartphones

Innovative technology products are taking away the guesswork for patients managing diabetes and blood pressure by utilizing smartphones — helping them lead healthier lives.

What Canadian Researchers are Accomplishing to Better Understand such a Complex Disease Like Diabetes

How Canadian researchers continue to lead the way in diabetes care and treatment.

A “Simple, Elegant” New Device is Saving Heart Patients from Sudden Cardiac Arrest

When Carol Johnson found out she needed an implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD), a device that prevents death from sudden cardiac arrest, she did a lot of research. 

New Life To Old Hearts: Surgery-Free Valve Replacement for Aortic Stenosis Patients

Maria Sermer was 85 years old when she was diagnosed with aortic stenosis, a common and often fatal heart condition that causes shortness of breath, pain, and loss of mobility. 

Get The Right Treatment Through Genetic Testing

New genetic testing takes the guesswork out of medical treatment.

DNA Sequencing Is Here, And Canada Is Leading The Charge In Personalizing Your Health

Are you wondering when you will get the call from your doctor’s office asking you to come in and get your DNA sequenced?

Leukemia Breakthrough: The Biggest Advancement In Patient Therapy In More Than 40 Years

Just hearing the word “leukemia” uttered by a doctor is enough to cause any patient to panic.

Innovation Is Our Best Hope Against Cardiovascular Disease

Heart disease and stroke take a life every seven minutes in Canada. 

Genetics: Key To Improving Workplace Health

The emerging field of drug response testing, which can help reduce the trial and error involved in finding the right treatment for patients, has the potential to improve the dialogue between patients and physicians, and to revolutionize the way drugs are prescribed.

Improved Home Hemodialysis Offers Hope For Kidney Patients

For sufferers of chronic kidney disease who are facing a future filled with triweekly, half-day visits to the hospital for treatment, it can often seem that the cure is as debilitating as the disease.

Finding Relief For Abnormal Uterine Bleeding

Menstruation is a regular part of being a woman, but experts warn that your “time of the month” should not require taking time out from regular life.  

It’s Time To Give IUDs Another Look

For decades, the birth control pill has been the go-to choice for a majority of Canadian women looking to prevent unwanted pregnancy or manage their periods.

Breast Cancer Researchers Are Zeroing in On Inventive Solutions To Breast Cancer

Over the last two decades, two very good things have taken place to change the lives of those affected by breast cancer for the better.

Bringing New Life To Tired Eggs

Since in vitro fertilization (IVF) was first introduced, 38 years ago, it has helped to create millions of families. 

Canadian Cancer Researchers Improving Women’s Health Around The Globe

Investing in Canada’s cancer researchers has never been more urgent.

Biosimilars Hold Great Promise For Healthcare Sustainability

The efficiency of the healthcare system is a growing concern in this country.

Unravelling The Mysteries Of Lupus: Advances In Research Give Patients New Hope

Lupus has been described as “an emergency in slow motion.”  

How Insulin Pumps Are Helping Children With Diabetes Be Children Again

For children with type 1 diabetes, medical technologies like insulin pumps can be a game changer. 

New Technology And Medicine Helps Neonatal Care Improve By Leaps And Bounds

Thanks to advances in technology and medicine, healthcare providers are now better able to treat premature babies for a
myriad of problems, ranging from brain and heart problems to infections.

The Future of Health Care: Regenerative Medicine As A Career Choice

Every year, thousands of students find themselves deciding on their postsecondary paths.

How Canada’s Corporate Citizens Are Making A Difference In Blood Cancer Research

Philanthropy is becoming increasingly contagious way for organizations to give back to communities, inspiring individuals to do the same, and impacting the greater good through the research needs their charitable momentum ultimately contributes towards.

Advancements In Treatment Give New Hope To Lymphoma Patients

Over the last decade, researchers have been able to develop new drugs that can attack cancer cells directly.

How A Canadian Researcher Is Advancing Breakthrough Therapies

A Canadian cancer researcher is on the verge of a breakthrough in therapy for cancers, and it could mean the end of conventional chemotherapy.

Cord Blood Banks Offer Biological Insurance Policy

If you think you know about every insurance policy out there, think again. There’s a new one that protects people from debilitating and life-threatening diseases, but you can’t get it through a broker. It’s found in the womb.  

Advances In Treatment For Thalassemia: A Rare Genetic Blood Disorder

Approximately 400 people in Canada have thalassemia major, and there’s no cure – but monthly blood transfusions and chelation therapy improve quality of life for those affected.  

A New Age Of Therapy For Blood Disorders

The flow of blood through one’s body is necessary to sustain life.

Advanced Technology Improves Lives Of People Living With Diabetes

There are many professional athletes living with type 1 diabetes, and they excel in their respective sports by carefully managing their health — and that is becoming easier with each passing year.

Max Domi: How His Idol Bobby Clarke Motivated Him To Greatness Regardless Of His Diabetes Diagnosis

NHL legend Bobby Clarke inspires Max Domi on and off the ice.

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Breakthrough Technology In The Realm Of Organ Donations

While some health technology news requires a little imagination to get excited about, the recent development of a device that can “wash” antibodies from blood, allowing organ transplants between donors and recipients with different blood types, is immediately amazing.

Warm Liver Perfusion: Innovative, Disruptive And Transformative

Ground-breaking portable technology, which extends the time donor livers can remain viable outside the body, could help alleviate an acute shortage of Canadian organ donors which has resulted in one-quarter to one-third of patients dying on waitlists for liver transplantation.

National Research Program Helping To Revolutionize Transplant Process

With over 100 scientists and clinicians working on six major projects across Canada, the Canadian National Transplant Research Program (CNTRP) is a multidisciplinary program that aims to increase organ and tissue donation, and to improve the quality of life for transplant recipients.

New Kidney, New Life: Tapping Into The Life-changing Power Of Organ Donations

During her ninth year of dialysis, Mary Jo Vradis had lost hope of ever becoming a recipient of a donor kidney, making her dreams of living a full healthy life seem unattainable.   

How Stem Cells From Bone Marrow Are Revolutionizing Organ Transplantation

One of the biggest challenges with organ transplantation is preventing rejection.

Important Advancements In Eye Care: Groundbreaking Treatments Give Diabetics Facing Vision Loss A Brighter Future

Chances are, someone you know — a friend, a co-worker or a family member — is living with diabetes,  or perhaps it’s you.

A Simple Way To Test Your Hearing

Much like going to an optometrist to test your vision, or a neurologist to test your nervous system, seeing an audiologist is the ideal way to test your hearing.

Progressive Lenses: Making Presbyopia A Thing Of The Past

Speaking to your optometrist about finding the right progressive lenses is an important first step in the battle against presbyopia.

Described Video: Canadian Innovations In Accessible Media

Described Video is paving the way for accessible media as a promoter of inclusion for the blind.

Safe And Successful: Advancements In Cataract Surgery

We sat down with Dr. Tim Hillson to dispel the myths about this common and non-invasive surgery.

Advances In Research Are Leading To Better Treatment

With the crushing cost of chronic disease in Canada, the national focus is now set on prevention.

The Ins And Outs Of Immunology

Allergy suffererers are all too familiar with battling symptoms—runny noses, severe sniffles and watery eyes. However, there’s an alternative to carrying around a box of tissues.

Rare Blood Cancers And Ongoing Research In Canada

Myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) are rare blood and bone marrow leukemias such as chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), polycythemia vera, essential thrombocythemia and myelofibrosis.

Organ Donation In Canada

The statistics regarding organ donation in Canada leave us with a void.

Probiotics: The Ones You Are Taking May Be Ineffective

Public education on probiotics has come a long way in the last ten years in Canada, but there remains a substantial knowledge gap.

Probiotic Yogurt: Thousands Of Years Old, And Still A Gutsy Topic Of Research

It’s been a little over a hundred years since Nobel Prize winner Élie Metchnikoff, the grandfather of probiotics, first theorized that the consumption of active microbial cultures could have substantial health benefits.

Innovation In Lethbridge: Changing The Way We Look At Brains

A world class research facility located here in Canada is conducting research to advance our understanding of the brain.

How Stem Cell Research May Aid Sufferers Of Multiple Sclerosis

Stem cell research can help treat some of the most pressing neurological conditions of our time. Researchers are currently working on testing the potential of stem cells to treat multiple sclerosis.

Stem Cell Research Promises Health And Economic Benefits

When reports surfaced recently that hockey legend Gordie Howe had recovered from a stroke thanks to stem cell therapy, a fierce debate broke out in scientific and medical circles.

The Golden Age Of Neuroscience

1 in 3 Canadians will be affected by a disease, disorder, or injury of the brain, spinal cord, or nervous system at some point in their lives.

Spinal Health: Can We Provide The Best Care By Simply Keeping Up With Science?

A spinal cord injury (SCI) disturbs the way people’s body’s work and learning to manage these problems is often difficult. 

Neurodegenerative Diseases In Canada

Neurodegenerative diseases are one of the leading causes of death and disability in Canada.  

Innovations In Parkinson’s Therapy

Parkinson’s is most widely known as a neurodegenerative disorder that leads to uncontrollable shaking and tremors, and while treatments have helped those living with the disease, treating the symptoms with new drug therapies may offer some hope.

Cutting Edge Innovations

Science and medicine are sometimes synonymous when it comes to finding ways for patients to lead more normal lives.

Neurodegenerative Diseases In Canada: The Need To Accelerate Research

An innovative approach for funding research is aimed at accelerating the development of safe and effective breakthrough treatments for neurodegenerative diseases and could be a game changer for aging Canadians.

Decreasing The Burden Of Cancer: It’s Getting Personal

It's important to match patients with treatment plans.

Landmark Study Of Brain Conditions In Canada Sets Stage For Research To Action

The brain allows us to think, move, talk, feel, smell, hear, and see.  It connects to our heart and tells it to beat.  It connects to our arms and legs and tells them how and when to move. But what if these connections are slow or broken?

How Canada’s Remarkable Research Provides New Hope For Breakthroughs

The brain is the most critical organ in the body, but the least understood.

Lyme Disease: Brain Dysfunction And Neurological Disorders

Lyme disease is a bacterial infection caused by a genetically diverse group of spiral shaped bacteria (spirochaetes) called Borrelia, a cousin to the syphilis and gum disease causing Treponema bacteria.  

Canadian Scientific Discovery In The Battle To Defeat Cardiovascular Disease

In November 2012, Swiss pharmaceutical company Hoffman-La Roche halted a major clinical study of dalcetrapib — a drug that raises “good cholesterol” — after failing to demonstrate any significant improvement in reducing cardiovascular disease.

Western Canada Leads The Way In Improving Heart And Lung Transplants

In Edmonton, the pursuit of technological innovation to make major medical breakthroughs is giving fresh hope to patients in need of a heart or lung transplant.

Cardiovascular Research Can Win The Race To Save Lives

Well into the 21st century Canadians can celebrate extraordinary advances in cardiovascular (CVD) research.
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Canadian Medical Innovations Take the World Stage

Inspired by the work of Canadian biomedical engineers John Hopps and Gordon Bigelow, the founder of Medtronic, Earl Bakken, developed the first battery-operated wearable artificial pacemaker in 1957.

Comprehensive Screening Programs Could Transform Lung Patients’ Lives

Lung cancer is a killer. In fact, it’s the number one cancer killer in Canada, accounting for more than one out of four cancer deaths.

Lung Cancer Is A Threat Due To High Radon Levels In Homes

Radon is a colourless, odourless and tasteless radioactive gas that can circulate within a home undetected, where high exposure over time can lead to lung cancer.

Breathing New Hope For IPF Patients

Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis patients face a deadly prognosis, but two new drugs may allow patients to live longer.

Framing The Musculoskeletal Picture

For the approximate 13 percent of Canadians suffering musculoskeletal conditions, common actions, from picking up grandchildren to playing tag on the school ground, are often painstaking, if not impossible, to undertake.

Advancements In Bone And Joint Research

Bone and joint disorders are among the most common chronic conditions experienced by Canadians, affecting 4.6 million people today. 

Breathe Easy: Providing Hope Through Specialized Care

Recent medical advances and specialized avenues of treatment have the potential to create a positive impact in the lives of Canadians suffering from interstitial lung diseases.

Living Well While Fighting The Diabetes Epidemic

Diabetes is the most important chronic disease epidemic of our time­ — more than nine million Canadians currently live with diabetes or prediabetes, and more than 20 people are diagnosed every hour of every day.

Revolutionizing Treatment For Patients With Type 2 Diabetes

For the past 20 years a team of Toronto-based doctors and scientists have been working tirelessly to discover improved medications for patients suffering with type 2 diabetes.

Ana Ortiz On Cord Blood Banking: The Crisis-Free Savings Account

The Ugly Betty star opens up about her experience with the process.

The Fight Against Infertility

Infertility affects thousands of Canadians each year, yet every experience remains unique. By arming themselves with facts about infertility causes and treatment options, couples can make the family planning decisions that are right for them.

Dr. Librach Explains The Benefit Of Cord Blood And Cord Tissue Banking

Find out how cord blood banking provides a unique opportunity to treat diseases later in life by using cells developed at birth.

Meet the farmers behind your food

Felix Schellenberg and Chad Goertzen  provide insight on farming and the local food movement.

Farming the local economy

In B.C., dairy and poultry farmers live up to the highest standards of quality. The system in place allows them to earn a reasonable profit without relying on government subsidies.

Understanding Fertility As You Age

Waiting longer to have children can lead to more difficult labour for women aged 30 and up, but there are a variety of options available to those who are having children later in life.

Maximizing Peak Fertility

There are countless misconceptions surrounding pregnancy. Dr. Jennifer Blake, CEO of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada helps dispel many of these myths while educating on the importance of understanding peak fertility.

Increasing Your Chances Naturally

Trying to get pregnant, whether naturally or with medical help, can be fraught with worry over whether you are doing everything you should to be at your healthiest and most fertile. Here are some fertility friendly guidelines to boost your baby making efforts.

Age-related Hearing Loss: The Challenge And The Solutions

There’s an old saying that it takes a person 9 years to admit they have a hearing loss, another nine years to get tested.

Canadian Researchers Leading the Way to a Brighter Future in Blood Cancer

The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada is awarding 32 new research to better understand blood cancer.

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Are You Due for a Vaccine? Ask Your Phone

Canada's immunization rates rank near the bottom of developed countries, with a leading factor being forgetfullness. Digital innovations, like the CanImmunize app, are helping Canadians better schedule and track their immunizations.

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La dernière évolution dans la technologie de surveillance du glucose

Le diabète est une maladie grave et complexe qui touche de multiples aspects de la vie d’une personne.

Innovative Platform Empowers Patients Through Education

New, innovative technologies are leading to more informed and empowered patients.

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How Taking a Selfie Can Help Heal Your Acne

New, innovative technologies are providing a unique and personalized approach to managing acne.

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