How one woman’s organs saved six lives
Hua Ding, a mother and wife, died at 34 years old. But her organs saved six people who were terminally ill. Her husband tells her brave story. Continue reading
Toronto hospital offers effective but rarely used treatment for severe incontinence
By Crystal Goomansingh Anchor
Toronto Western is home to the only two urologic surgeons in Ontario performing surgery for the bladder pacemaker. Continue reading
Lack of tests at your annual doctor check-up may not be a bad thing
A visit to the doctor should be in order in 2015 but don’t be upset if you’re not sent for any tests. Continue reading
Mountain trek to raise awareness about heart disease turns into emergency
On one of the world’s toughest mountain hiking trails a doctor falls ill and learns what it’s like to put her life in another person’s hands. Continue reading
Treat yourself this holiday season; doctor’s orders
How to keep holiday stress from leaving you joyless and tired this year. Continue reading
Ontario drug reviews heard from 13 patient advocates. All get pharma funding
For disease-specific groups fighting for treatment, pharmaceutical companies have the funds to turn pipe dreams into reality. Continue reading
Patient groups fighting for coverage of pricey drugs get pharma funding
In its fight for for “the best possible care and treatment” for the fewer than 100 people in the country suffering from atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS), aHUS Canada has a very powerful ally. Continue reading
Ontario looking to ban or further restrict medical tourism: source
A source tells Global News the Ontario government is likely to ban or restrict formalized international patient programs and medical tourism in the province. Continue reading
SickKids hospital using new tool to reduce medical errors
Toronto’s SickKids looking to increase patient safe by teaching doctors to communicate effectively. Continue reading
Baby with rare condition gets major reconstructive surgery at Sick Kids
The rare condition Bella Stone was born with and the role surgeons at SickKids will play in shaping her future. Continue reading
The move to ‘active surveillance’ in the fight against Lyme disease
For the first time Kingston, Frontenac and Lennon & Addington (KFL&A) Public Health Region is taking matters into its own hands by dragging for ticks, or ‘active surveillance.’ Continue reading
Doctors say ignoring depression will have consequences for future generations
Health officials are speaking out about the stigma around depression and how it affects raising funds to further mental health research. Continue reading
Doctor hikes to raise awareness about heart health
An expedition to Bhutan testing limits of transplant recipients while raising awareness about organ donation and a deadly disease. Continue reading
Putting an end to your dieting days
By Crystal Goomansingh Anchor
An American doctor and author proposes a nutrient-dense meal plan could trim your waist while extending your life. Continue reading
Toronto homeless feel discriminated against by healthcare workers
More than race, people felt discriminated against based on their living arrangements, mental status and substance abuse history. Continue reading
