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People say yes to research for many reasons. Whether you are healthy or have a medical condition, there are opportunities to participate.

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Partnerships to prevent harm from dangerous side effects of drugs

Apr 2, 2023 participate, patient engagement, drugs, advocacy
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Preventing shoulder and arm problems post-breast cancer with a self-monitoring tool

Mar 2, 2023 participate, breast, mobility
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Reaching for the stars: Virtual reality program creates new experiences for seniors in long-term care

Feb 3, 2023 participate, technology, mental health
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Moving the dial on darker skin tone representation in medicine

Sep 1, 2022 participate, diversity, skin, EDI
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A lift up for spinal cord injury care

May 28, 2022 participate, spine
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Hip fit: Preventing falls with a physio-guided program

Apr 4, 2022 fall, exercise, participate, older adults
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In the company of robots: Connecting older people at VGH with family

Jan 24, 2022 technology, patient engagement
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Partnering on research for better COPD care

Nov 6, 2021 COPD, patient engagement
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Moved by the science: Novel exercise machine moves lower limbs and gets the heart pumping

Sep 15, 2021 spine, exercise
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Improving knee health one step at a time

Sep 1, 2021 arthritis, joint, mobility
Exploring alternatives for treatment resistant depression
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Exploring alternatives for treatment resistant depression

Mar 5, 2020 brain, mental health, depression
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The beat goes on: Shaping up to curb an irregular heart rhythm

Feb 6, 2020 cardiac, exercise, lifestyle

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