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We have written a number of articles that we hope will be of interest to you. This includes health guides for various medical conditions; news about drug development and regulatory issues related to Health Canada and the FDA; and other health-related topics. Clicking on the title of a Health Guide will take you to information on that medical condition. Or click on one of the listed topics, such as Industry News or Diabetes. You can also access recent articles by scrolling down the page or clicking an article under ‘Recent Articles’.

Health Guides – A comprehensive guide to managing your condition

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

Cardiovascular disease

Coronary artery disease (CAD), also called coronary heart disease (CHD), is a disease in which a waxy substance called plaque builds up inside the coronary arteries. The buildup of plaque occurs over many years. Over time, plaque can harden or rupture (break open). Hardened plaque narrows the coronary arteries and reduces the flow of oxygen-rich

Cardiovascular disease

Alzheimer’s Disease

An estimated 1.1 million Canadians are currently affected by dementia, both directly and indirectly. Whether you’ve experienced symptoms of dementia yourself or noticed them in a spouse, parent, friend, or grandparent, chances are you know someone who’s been affected. Use this comprehensive guide to understand hereditary risks, identify warning signs, and learn more about the

Alzheimer’s Disease

Cold & Flu

Asthma

Asthma is a chronic disease that affects your airways. Your airways are tubes that carry air in and out of your lungs. If you have asthma, the inside walls of your airways become sore and swollen. That makes them very sensitive, and they may react strongly to things that you are allergic to or find irritating.

Asthma

Gastrointestinal Health

The esophagus is the tube that carries food and liquids from your mouth to the stomach. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) happens when a band of muscle at the end of your esophagus does not close properly allowing stomach contents to leak back into the esophagus. This often causes a painful burning feeling in your chest

Gastrointestinal Health

Migraines and Headaches

The pain of a migraine headache is often described as an intense pulsing or throbbing pain in one area of the head. However, it is much more; the International Headache Society diagnoses a migraine by its pain and number of attacks (at least 5, lasting 4-72 hours if untreated), and additional symptoms including nausea and/or

Migraines and Headaches

Arthritis & Chronic Pain

Diabetes

Weight Conditions (Overweight, Obesity)

Urinary Incontinence & Bladder Control Health Guide

Mar302021

Amarin Receives Approval for VAZKEPA to Reduce Cardiovascular Risk

Heart Health, Drug Development, Study Results

A round of applause for our research site physicians Dr Sam Henein and Dr Michael O’Mahony for their participation in the Amarin REDUCE-IT hypertriglyceridemia study!

Sep222016

Heart Health Health and Wellness

Exercises for Heart, cardiovascular, obesity, heart failure, hypertriglyceridemia

9 Exercises That Are Good For Your Heart

Heart Health, Health and Wellness

According to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, adults should get at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week. That means getting active—in spurts of ten minutes or more—on most days of the week. Not only can physical activity dramatically reduce stress levels, boost energy, and improve the quality of your sleep