Reports
The following list of reports reflects the latest in findings and outcomes in medical research as presented at major medical meetings and published peer-reviewed medical journals. In this section you can view reports from important congresses as well as summaries of some recently published journal articles. Please let us know if you have a particular area of interest you would like to see covered.
ESC 2024: Annual Meeting of the European Society of Cardiology
“A hot topic”: TTR amyloidosis gets its moment to shine at ESC 2024
London, UK / August 30—September 2, 2024
London – In transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR), the liver produces an abnormal transthyretin (TTR) protein, which aggregates into amyloid fibrils that accumulate in peripheral nerves and the heart. Over time, this can lead to...
Aging & Technology
Next-level health: Aging at home – can our parents be techy?
This article was originally published first at https://www.healthing.ca/wellness/aging/next-level-health-aging-at-home-can-our-parents-be-techy Technology and our parents, it’s a tale as old as time; from the lady who...
Obesity
Next-level health: Obesity – the hidden pandemic and new answers
Andrew Haller, PhD Editor of Mednet.ca, Partner, Business Development, Launchit Solutions
This article was originally published first at https://www.healthing.ca/diseases-and-conditions/obesity/next-level-health-obesity-the-hidden-pandemic-and-new-answers It seems like everywhere you look, you see ads for Ozempic. It...
EMERGING INNOVATIONS - August 2024
New Frontiers in Alzheimer's Support
Alzheimer’s Challenges and Potential Support with Anti-Inflammatory Boswellic Acids
Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and related dementia diagnoses are very prevalent in Canada. Approximately 733,040 people in Canada are currently living with dementia, and that number is estimated to grow to nearly 1 million...
PRIORITY PRESS - ASH 2023: Annual Meeting of the American Society of Hematology
“PNH is getting very popular!”: New clinical trial data and management insights from ASH 2023
San Diego, California / December 9–12, 2023
San Diego – Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare acquired disorder of hematopoietic stem cells that leaves red blood cells (RBCs) susceptible to complement-mediated lysis, with clinical manifestations that can...
PRIORITY PRESS - SNO 2023: Annual Meeting of the Society for NeuroOncology
A deep dive into neurofibromatosis type 1: Expert experiences and perspectives from SNO 2023
Vancouver, British Columbia / November 15–19, 2023
Vancouver – The Society for NeuroOncology (SNO) is an international organization that brings together clinicians and researchers with an interest in central nervous system malignancies. Although a large part of its focus is on...
PRIORITY PRESS - Kidney Week 2023: Annual Meeting of the American Society of Nephrology
Complement in the kidney and beyond: Understanding pathophysiology and treatment outcomes in aHUS
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / November 2–5, 2023
Philadelphia – Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) is a thrombotic microangiopathy (TMA) in which dysregulation of the complement cascade leads to microvascular thrombi, microangiopathic hemolytic anemia, thrombocytopenia,...
EMERGING INNOVATIONS - November 2023
New Frontiers in IBS Gut Pain Treatments
Regulora® – Digital Therapeutic for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Canada Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder, characterized by recurrent abdominal pain or discomfort in combination with disturbed bowel habits in the absence of...
PRIORITY PRESS - SIOP 2023: Annual Meeting of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology
Understanding the burden and management of NF1: Insights from SIOP 2023
Ottawa, Ontario / October 11–14, 2023
Ottawa – The annual conference of the International Society of Paediatric Oncology (Société internationale d’oncologie pédiatrique, SIOP) brought clinicians and researchers from around the world to...