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    Investing in the future change-makers of ALS research

    March 07, 2023
    The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and Brain Canada are investing in the future of innovative scientists who are changing the landscape of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) research and treatments in Canada. Together they are contributing a total of…
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    A day for action for the Rare Disease community

    February 28, 2023
    Today, February 28, marks Rare Disease Day. A day that provides the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) a chance to bring awareness to the disease alongside other potentially lesser-known diseases to work together towards equity in health care, and…
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    ALS Canada Advocacy Update – October – December 2022

    December 14, 2022
    This blog series is a place for the ALS community to learn about and stay updated on ALS Canada’s advocacy efforts as well as relevant developments within government. Please note that because ALS Canada advocates federally and provincially within Ontario,…
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    You’re supporting the ALS community today and tomorrow

    December 07, 2022
    It’s been 15 years since my cousin Doug, who was like a big brother to me, was diagnosed with ALS. Our options were limited then with only one approved therapy available. We didn’t know what to do and who to…
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    Major investment in top talent in ALS research

    November 24, 2022
    Toronto – The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) and Brain Canada are powering innovative discoveries and treatments for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) through exciting new research funding. Together they are investing a total of $390,000 to support three doctoral…
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    Health Canada approves Radicava (edaravone) Oral Suspension for use in Canada

    November 09, 2022
    Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma Canada, Inc. (MTP-CA), a subsidiary of Mitsubishi Tanabe Pharma America, Inc. (MTPA), announced that Health Canada has approved the oral formulation of edaravone. This decision came after a 180-day priority review of the drug’s safety, efficacy and…
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    ALS Canada to host information on IMD Health to improve quality of health education for people living with ALS

    November 03, 2022
    The ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) is pleased to be collaborating with IMD Health to provide easily accessible, up-to-date digital health education to healthcare providers, people living with ALS, and their families on the IMD platform.   Empowering Canadians affected by…
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    ALS Canada Advocacy Update – July – September 2022

    September 15, 2022
    This blog series is a place for the ALS community to learn about and stay updated on ALS Canada’s advocacy efforts as well as relevant developments within government. Please note that because ALS Canada advocates federally and provincially within Ontario,…
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