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Introducing da Vinci
Thanks to donor generosity, it’s New Brunswick’s turn to transform surgical care. (Saint John) – The Saint John Regional Hospital has successfully completed the first robotic-assisted surgery case in New Brunswick using a donor-funded da Vinci surgical system. A provincial leader in minimally invasive and cardiac surgeries, robotics-assisted surgery sets the stage for the next…
Read MoreNew Mass Spectrometer is a Game-Changer
Diseases like diabetes and substance use disorder are both chronic health conditions that affect millions of people around the world. But the way we treat diabetic patients, for example, is very different from the way we treat drug users. Diabetic patients receive medical care and education to manage their condition and prevent complications. They’re encouraged…
Read MoreHeart-Healthy Habits So You Don’t Miss a Beat
Joining a cardiac rehabilitation program can reduce your risk of death from future health problems by 50% Ask anyone who’s had a heart attack or heart surgery and they’ll tell you: it’s a life-changing experience. There are the physical challenges such as shortness of breath, tiredness, or discomfort. But there are also mental and emotional…
Read MoreThe McNee Family’s Heart-Stopping Story of Recovery and Resilience
For Shawn McNee, a heart attack at age 47 was a huge wake-up call. To be honest, I should have seen it coming,” Shawn said. “But even though there’s a long history of heart disease in my family, I never thought it would happen to me. I didn’t recognize the symptoms. And I wasn’t…
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