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Shingles Awareness Week 2023 (Canada)
Highlighting the gaps in knowledge and services for Shingles in Canada Herpes zoster (shingles) is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus. (1) ...
As Ontario Announces Forced Biosimilar Switching, Ophthalmologists Are Latest Specialty to Raise Concerns
February 28, 2023 TORONTO, ONTARIO – Physicians and their patients- and not a government – should choose which biologic medicine to use, according to a new survey of Canadian...
Join the Global Conversation on Ageing: The 16th IFA Global Conference in Bangkok 2023
As the global population ages, it becomes increasingly important to address the unique challenges and opportunities that arise with an ageing population. That's why the...
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Dementia: ADI conducts world’s largest survey on people’s attitudes to increase understanding and awareness
Guest Blogger: Chris Lynch, Deputy CEO and Director of Communications and Publications, Alzheimer's Disease International For the millions of people affected by dementia...
Reflecting on the United States ‘National Honour our LGBT Elders Day’
As the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, a pivotal turning point for LGBTQI rights, rapidly approaches there is perhaps no better time to reflect on the work, sacrifice...
DR Barometer Program Celebrates Canadian Vision Health Month
The Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) Barometer Program is an action network of individuals and organizations working to improve the vision health outcomes of adults with diabetes...
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