Ontario psychiatrists respond to Ontario’s new plan for mental health and addictions

Ontario psychiatrists respond to Ontario’s new plan for mental health and addictions ONTARIO, March 3, 2020 /CNW/ – The Ontario Psychiatric Association (OPA) welcomes the new plan for mental health and addictions in Ontario. The strategy entitled “Roadmap to Wellness: a plan to build Ontario’s mental health and addictions system” is a much needed first step towards a … Continue reading Ontario psychiatrists respond to Ontario’s new plan for mental health and addictions

New Arthritis Research Education Series launches with pilot video addressing Knee Osteoarthritis and Running

New Arthritis Research Education Series launches with pilot video addressing Knee Osteoarthritis and Running VANCOUVER, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ – Arthritis Research Canada’s volunteer Patient Advisory Board proudly present the new Arthritis Research Education Series. By taking an in-depth look at specific research studies through the use of video and other tools, the Education Series shares important … Continue reading New Arthritis Research Education Series launches with pilot video addressing Knee Osteoarthritis and Running

Cablivi® (caplacizumab) approved by Health Canada for adults living with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP)

Cablivi® (caplacizumab) approved by Health Canada for adults living with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP) Cablivi® is the first treatment approved in Canada for aTTP, a life-threatening blood clotting disorder  It’s estimated that up to 20% of patients die from TTP episodes, despite currently available treatments1,2 TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ – Following a priority review, … Continue reading Cablivi® (caplacizumab) approved by Health Canada for adults living with acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (aTTP)

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation makes one-of-a-kind, $16.7-million philanthropic grant to revolutionize the treatment of brain disorders

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation makes one-of-a-kind, $16.7-million philanthropic grant to revolutionize the treatment of brain disorders TORONTO, March 2, 2020 /CNW/ – The W. Garfield Weston Foundation, through its Weston Brain Institute, has made a landmark $16.7-million philanthropic grant to establish the Weston Family Focused Ultrasound Initiative at Sunnybrook.  This initiative is set to … Continue reading The W. Garfield Weston Foundation makes one-of-a-kind, $16.7-million philanthropic grant to revolutionize the treatment of brain disorders

Global poll shows people think fewer die from diseases but more die from other causes

Global poll shows people think fewer die from diseases but more die from other causes On average, people underestimate deaths from heart disease by almost three times Poll, February 25, 2020 — Benjamin Franklin once famously wrote “in this world nothing can be said to be certain – except death and taxes.” And while death is … Continue reading Global poll shows people think fewer die from diseases but more die from other causes