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Medical study says established heart drug good for strokes tooResearch published Wednesday shows that Tenecteplase, commonly used as a clot-buster for heart attacks, is also an effective treatment for acute ischemic stroke.HealthJun 29
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Montreal teen shares cancer journey to raise awareness, funding for researchThe videos are also meant to raise awareness about testicular cancer, which, according to Ross' doctor, oncologist Raghu Rajan, is the most common cancer in young men.HealthApr 8
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1st year of COVID-19 pandemic saw fewer Alberta stroke patients, more deaths: studyThe first year of the COVID-19 pandemic in Alberta saw fewer stroke patients, but a higher number of stroke-related deaths, according to new research.HealthMar 28
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Kelowna General Hospital embraces innovations in stroke careThe Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada states 62,000 strokes occur in Canada each year, meaning one stroke happens every nine minutes.LifestyleMar 4
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New campaign ‘Dial, Don’t Drive’ reminds Manitobans what to do during a heart attackA new campaign called 'Dial, Don't Drive' is telling Manitobans what to do in the event of a heart attack: ditch the car keys and call 911 for a ride.HealthFeb 23
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ALCDSB community comes together to raise money for one of its ownThe Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic School Board community has come together to raise money for the family of a student at Holy Cross Secondary School who suffered a stroke.CanadaFeb 9
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Older adults shouldn’t take aspirin daily to prevent 1st heart attack, stroke: U.S. panelThe risk of side effects of taking daily aspirin, like internal bleeding, outweigh the benefits when it comes to preventing heart attacks in older adults, a U.S. panel says.HealthOct 12, 2021
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McMaster researchers say trial suggests common medications cut heart attack, stroke risk in halfThe studies are linked to evaluating the efficacy of a 'polypill' — fixed medications combined into a single dose.HealthAug 30, 2021
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Coronavirus: Science shines a light on COVID-19’s long-term health risksScientists in Saskatoon are investigating troubling signs that severe COVID-19 infection could leave a legacy of health problems long after recovery.HealthJun 5, 2021
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‘I had no idea’: Calgary mom says she had a stroke after a chiropractor visitA Calgary woman who suffered a stroke following a routine visit to the chiropractor is sharing her struggle. She says it's a decision that altered her life.HealthMay 18, 2021
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