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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

Diabetes

Urinary Incontinence & Bladder Control Health Guide

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

Weight Conditions (Overweight, Obesity)

Cold & Flu

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

Arthritis & Chronic Pain

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

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)

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

This page contains a list of medical conditions for which we may be currently seeking patients, or for which we may have clinical research studies in the future. Clicking on a medical condition will take you to a page providing information on the condition. You will also see a listing of clinical research studies currently seeking patients for this condition, if any. On this page, you can register to receive more information about this medical condition and/or a current or future study by clicking the JOIN THE COMMUNITY button.