A leading cause of death in many countries, heart disease affects millions of people worldwide. Click on this link to understand coronary heart disease and heart failure and to learn what you can do to reduce your risk of developing these conditions. HIV infection is a chronic, progressive disease that is linked to AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. A person with AIDS is vulnerable to infections that can result in death. To learn more about HIV and AIDS and some of the current treatment strategies, click on this link.
Canadian researchers are at the forefront of many medical discoveries.
Meet some of Canada's best at the Merck Frosst Spotlight on Canadian Researchers page. Dr. Marc Grynpas was one of the developers of a bone substitute that is the main substance used for replacing the small bones of the inner ear. His current research focusses on understanding what mechanisms affect the quality of bone with the goal of developing new therapies to prevent the bone loss caused by osteoporosis. Osteoporosis is a debilitating disease that gradually weakens bones, making them more fragile and vulnerable to fractures. But osteoporosis can be prevented.