Counting the costs of ankylosing spondylitis

Ankylosing spondylitis (AS) is a chronic rheumatic disease. A debilitating condition, it has large patient and societal burdens. However, the financial impact of the disease is not fully understood. Aiming to […]

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The carotid body: A candidate for regaining glucose tolerance in Type 2 diabetes

Professor Silvia Conde and her team from the NOVA Medical School, NOVA University of Lisbon, have proposed a new strategy for treating metabolic diseases. Previously, they showed that an over-active […]

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Mending broken hearts: The American Heart Association and its life-saving treatment guidelines

When someone suffers a cardiac arrest, the first few minutes that follow the attack are crucial and can decide if someone lives or dies. The effective administration of cardiopulmonary resuscitation […]

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Helping patients put their best foot forward

Dr Gillian Hawker of the University of Toronto is helping potential knee replacement patients to make informed decisions about their health. As an increasing number of us require joint replacement, […]

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Swimming against the stream: modern-day challenges to male reproductive health

The effects of a mother’s age, health and habits upon her offspring are well documented. However, far less attention has been paid to fathers. Dr Bernard Robaire, Professor at McGill […]

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CPHA: The heart of Canadian public health

Health related issues, such as diabetes, heart disease or obesity, can often be hugely influenced by public health initiatives. In her role as Chair of the Canadian Public Health Association […]

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