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New machine at Glenrose hospital helps patients with artificial limbs, orthotic devicesA new machine at the Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital in Edmonton is speeding up the process of creating things like artificial limbs and other orthotic devices.HealthMar 19
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Pet therapy: Edmonton hospital looking for more four-legged volunteersThe Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital is hoping to recruit more therapy pets to visit patients and help brighten their day. Find out why it's such an important part of their rehab.HealthMar 6
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Technology helps Edmonton doctors quickly assess and treat burnsA new LDI machine at the University of Alberta burn treatment unit is helping doctors assess and treat burns faster than ever, but there’s a need for a second one.HealthMar 5
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Alberta family advocates for ultra-rare gene condition on Rare Disease DayBrooklyn Barra is likely one of only two people in Canada with a SPATA5 genetic mutation. Her parents want others living with rare conditions to know they're not alone.HealthFeb 29
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Young Alberta runner raising awareness about dangers of heart diseaseAn Edmonton nurse is opening up about her life with heart disease, despite not having any risk factors, and the help she found at the Mazankowski Heart Institute.HealthFeb 26
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3 Alberta siblings with rare, terminal disorder finally have hope for a treatmentA family from Alberta with three children who have been diagnosed with the rare and fatal Batten disease has been given a new kind of hope due to an older medication.HealthAug 10, 2023
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Alberta-made technology screens people’s speech for early signs of Alzheimer’sAlberta technology is using audio cues to help detect Alzheimer's disease. It listens for three features: pauses in speech, word length or complexity, and speech intelligibility.CanadaJun 9, 2023
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Alberta lowers age for women to be screened for breast cancerAlberta Health Services has lowered the recommended age for biennial breast cancer screening for average-risk women from 50 to 45.HealthOct 18, 2022
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Edmonton woman with terminal stomach cancer uses fashion for philanthropyMegan Nespliak was diagnosed in March 2022 with stage 4 stomach cancer. Now, she's using her fashion influence to raise money for the Canadian Cancer Society.HealthAug 31, 2022
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Special guests from Kids with Cancer Society become Global Edmonton reporters at the FringeGlobal Edmonton has extra staff on hand for a very special assignment at the Edmonton International Fringe Theatre Festival on Wednesday.FeaturesAug 17, 2022
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