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Health Matters: Patients hope help, awareness increase for those with stiff person syndrome
Description
June 24, 2024
An Ontario woman with stiff person syndrome hopes global attention generated by superstar Celine Dion revealing her own diagnosis with the condition will boost funding and resources for patients. Robyn Cook of North Bay says support for patients in Canada comes mostly from online advocates in other countries. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for June 24, 2024.
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Health Matters: Patients hope help, awareness increase for those with stiff person syndrome
Description
June 24, 2024
An Ontario woman with stiff person syndrome hopes global attention generated by superstar Celine Dion revealing her own diagnosis with the condition will boost funding and resources for patients. Robyn Cook of North Bay says support for patients in Canada comes mostly from online advocates in other countries. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for June 24, 2024.
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