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Des pneumologues donnent leur avis sur le rôle vital de l’oxygène: Dre Assayag, Dre Fell, Dre Grant-Orser
Dre Charlene Fell, Dre Deborah Assayag et Dre Amanda Grant-Orser, pneumologues, discutent du rôle vital de l’oxygénothérapie pour améliorer la qualité de vie des patients, et de la nécessité d’un accès égal à l’échelle du pays. Lisez les rappor ts de la FCFP sur l’accès à l’oxygénothérapie au Canada En savoir plus sur l’oxygénothérapie pour…
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Respirologists Weigh in on the Vital Role of Oxygen: Dr. Assayag, Dr. Fell, Dr. Grant-Orser
Respirologists Dr. Charlene Fell, Dr. Deborah Assayag, and Dr. Amanda Grant-Orser discuss the vital role of oxygen therapy in improving patients’ quality of life, and the need for equal access across the country. Read CPFF Oxygen Reports to learn more about oxygen access in Canada Learn more about oxygen therapy for people living with pulmonary…
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Impacting ILD Clinics and Academic Centres for Improved Patient Care – Dr. Amanda Grant-Orser
Dr. Amanda Grant-Orser is honoured to be a CPFF Robert Davidson Fellowship recipient which allowed her to do both clinical and research work in interstitial lung disease after her respirology training. “This fellowship is so important”, says Dr. Grant-Orser. “It has allowed us to work with experts in interstitial lung disease as well as engage…
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Dr. Kirsten Nesset – How Frailty Might Impact Patients in Remote Monitoring Programs
Tune in as Dr. Kirsten Nesset shares the impact made by her CPFF Robert Davidson Fellowship, and gives an update on her research project that explores how frailty might impact patient engagement and satisfaction in remote monitoring programs. Respirologist Dr. Nesset, CPFF Robert Davidson Fellowship recipient, is undertaking her fellowship at the Firestone Institute for…
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Dr. Shane Shapera – Supporting the First Generation of ILD Trained Clinicians in Canada
Tune in as Dr. Shane Shapera shares how CPFF Robert Davidson Fellowships have played a critical role in starting up University Health Network’s (UHN’s) ILD research program, supporting the first generation of Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD)-trained clinicians in Canada. As a direct result of CPFF Robert Davidson Fellowships, academic respirologists will continue ILD research for…
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Paralympic Voices of Hope – Brianna Hennessy, Candice Combdon & Jessica Lewis
In this webinar, Paralympians Brianna Hennessy, Candice Combdon, and Jessica Lewis, each of whom overcame life-altering physical and emotional challenges, share their journeys and inspire hope. Life is filled with bumps and things we wish we could change but the beauty of it is finding joy despite those things. Brianna Hennessy is an accomplished athlete…
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FIBRONEER-IPF: A Phase 3 Clinical Trial – Dr. Donald Zoz
This presentation, led by Dr. Donald Zoz MD, senior clinical program leader at Boehringer Ingelheim, provides some insight into FIBRONEER-IPF, a Phase 3 Clinical Trial. The goal of FIBRONEER-IPF Phase 3 Clinical Trial is to evaluate the efficacy, safety, and tolerability of the compound BI 1015550, an investigational therapy for people with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis…
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Lung Transplant Journeys – Brenda Reynolds & Mark Ashcroft
This CPFF webinar features several pulmonary fibrosis (PF) patients who each share the details of their own unique experiences throughout the process of becoming lung transplant recipients. Mark Ashcroft details his journey, which first began in 1997 when his brother passed away from PF. Mark was clear of any signs of PF until 21 years…
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Be alert for early signs, warns caregiver Bill
Looking back now, Bill Bradshaw, 76, recalls the early signs of his wife Jackie’s pulmonary fibrosis. “She’d had a knee replacement and was understandably having trouble walking up hills and dealing with the stairs in our three-storey home. But, it wasn’t just muscle or joint pain. She was out of breath and would have to…
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The Harvey family had to move to Ontario for Eileen Joyce to get the care and liquid oxygen she needs
When Eileen Joyce Harvey was 58 years old, she packed up to head for Toronto with her husband Bill and their daughter to prepare for a lung transplant. As long as the risky surgery and her recovery went well, she expected to return to her home in Halifax in less than 18 months. Eight years…
