Chronic Pain

• This Ontario woman once considered MAID for chronic pain. A historic surgery saved her life

  Mandy Dostie went from considering MAID to going back to college thanks to a unique surgery in London, Ont., that had never been done in Canada before.

  Canada

  Aug 8
  
• 10 predictors linked to opioid overdose in chronic pain patients

  There are 10 predictors linked to a person's chance of overdosing on opioids after getting a prescription for chronic pain, according to a recent Canadian. study

  Canada

  Oct 23, 2023
  
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• Endometriosis: Why Canadian women are flocking to a clinic in Bucharest for surgery

  Nearly 100 Canadians with endometriosis go to Bucharest every year for surgery. Global News looked into why they're spending thousands overseas on health care that’s free at home.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2022
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• Queen’s researchers look into triggers of chronic pain

  A Queen's University research team has launched a national project to discover why chronic pain fluctuates throughout the day.

  Health

  Dec 16, 2021
• New Calgary mental health clinic aims to fill gap in public system

  Those on the front lines of the mental health crisis insist the system doesn't have the capacity to treat it.. But a revolutionary treatment program vows to make a difference.

  Canada

  Nov 8, 2021
• McMaster University-led study shows some pain relief from use of medical cannabis

  According to a McMaster University study, some people living with chronic pain may find some relief from using cannabis and have minimal side effects.

  Cannabis

  Sep 9, 2021
• A woman’s chronic pain, and how she says the N.S. health system is failing her

  “I feel like I have to take my life in my own hands because the hospitals and the surgeons, it's just too slow. I can't wait any longer,” says Becca Veinot.

  Health

  Sep 1, 2021
• Avoiding injuries after getting back into the gym post-pandemic

  Kinesiologist Kathie Sharkey mentions ways people can injure themselves when getting back into the gym after taking time off during the pandemic.

  Health

  Jul 22, 2021
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• Kelowna, B.C., woman walks to find cure for rare disorder

  "Being a part of nature, it became my medicine."

  Lifestyle

  Jun 29, 2021
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• ‘We didn’t have Gavin anymore’: The aftermath of a workplace injury

  Every year, Albertans die in workplace accidents. Thousands more are injured, but those stories rarely get told.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2021