Archive for July 29th, 2009

 Mount Sinai Hospital

Mount Sinai Hospital’s Dr. Katherine Siminovitch has discovered a new genetic pathway (a gene “road map”) that could provide personalized treatment options for patients with a devastating liver disease. The study also offers great hope in treating other autoimmune diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis.

Dr. Katherine Siminovitch

“This finding provides the very first clues into the causes [...]



 Egyptian pig cull: public pressure opens a dialogue

Two months ago, against the advice of international health organizations, the Egyptian authorities decided to cull the entire pig population of Cairo under the pretence of tackling swine flu.
The measure caused domestic and international outrage not only because of the cruel methods involved but also because it eliminated a source of livelihood for hundreds of [...]



 Canada’s largest youth shelter

As Canada’s largest youth shelter, Covenant House Toronto opens doors of opportunity and hope to homeless youth. More than just a place to stay, we provide 24/7 crisis care and have the widest range of services under one roof, including education, counselling, health care and employment assistance. Covenant House has helped thousands of young people [...]



 New support for MS researchers and the people they serve

Dr. Samuel K. Ludwin is one of Canada’s leading researchers and world-renowned for his work on remyelination and demyelination [...]



 Helping CBM

A special thanks to Tanya Hutchens
“Being able to trust in God is an essential part of Christian leadership,” said Reverend Ardith Frey to a crowd of over 100 people at the Commissioning Service for Edwin (Ed) Epp and Dave McComiskey on June 12th at Springvale Baptist Church, Stouffville.
Marion Mills, Chair, cbm Canada Board of Directors, [...]