Rare Disease Day reminds us: “rare” isn’t all that rare. Around 400 million people worldwide—more than cancer and AIDS combined—live with one of over 10,000 rare diseases, 70% of which are genetic and often start in childhood [1,2]. Although definitions vary internationally, Canada generally considers a condition rare when it affects fewer than 1 in …
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Every December, we like to pause, not just to reflect on the year behind us, but to look squarely at the one ahead. 2025 brought seismic shifts across healthcare: scientific momentum accelerating faster than ever, communication standards evolving in real time, and long-overlooked areas finally stepping into the spotlight. So, to close out the year, …
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Imagine opening an email from your regional public health authority – or perhaps you don’t have to imagine at all. Many of us with school-aged children in Ontario have received one recently, a stark reminder of how fragile our sense of safety can feel when public trust in preventive care begins to waver. “Dear Parent/Guardian, …
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