By Diana Hamdan
Did you know that a person with kidney disease can lose more than 50% of their kidney function before any symptoms appear? One in ten Canadians lives with kidney disease1, an almost 35% increase since …
By Erika Opingari
With a growing list of diseases and conditions ailing humankind today, it is understandable that the most prevalent ones take precedence in our minds and in our healthcare systems. While rare diseases, also known as orphan diseases, …
By Nadia Boachie
Congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT) are the most common form of malformation at birth, identified in over 1% of overall live births and accounting for up to 23% of overall birth defects. CAKUT …
By Alexa Desimone
Fibrotic disorders are becoming increasingly prevalent; they take many forms and are often life threatening. It is estimated that fibrosis accounts for almost half the chronic diseases afflicting industrialised countries.1 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of …
BY: Mikaeel Valli
Looking back within the last few decades, significant progress has been made in recognizing and improving women’s health. But this was certainly no easy feat. One aspect that positively influenced women’s health was advocacy for policy change …
By: Mathura Thiyagarajah
Endometriosis affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive-age1 yet diagnosis can be delayed an average of seven years from onset of symptoms2. Despite the high prevalence, the term endometriosis is often met with a …
By: Alexa Desimone
Breast cancer is the most common malignancy among Canadian women.1 In 2017, there were 26,300 new diagnoses, and approximately 5,000 breast cancer-related deaths. Breast cancer may also occur in men, who represented 230 of the new …
By: Natalie Osborne
In biology class you probably learned that estrogen is responsible for developing secondary sexual characteristics and regulating the menstrual cycle. But did you know that it also plays a key role in brain health and cognition? Understanding …
Dr. Cynthia Goh
Professor, Department of Chemistry, University of Toronto
Professor, Institute of Medical Science, University of Toronto
Professor, Munk School of Global Affairs, University of Toronto
Director, Impact Centre, University of Toronto.
By: Alexa Desimone
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