From SVB 2007 Testimonial by Mary-Pier Gaudet My happy childhood began on December 15, 1983, in Ville Marie, in the lovely Témiscamingue region. When I was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis at 18 months, however, my life took a different turn. Yet my unflagging good spirits helped me navigate through life’s obstacles. Between homework, friends, the […]
Cystic Fibrosis: A diagnostic test soon available for everyone?
While neonatal screening is still waiting in Quebec, research shows that a way to detect Cystic Fibrosis, theoretically more effective than laboratory tests, could be done from smart phones at home. Thanks to a device, it would suffice to deposit a little sweat on the device to know the result. How is it possible? If […]
Depression and Psychological distress
Because chronic diseases often cause depression, it is not surprising that cystic fibrosis (CF) is associated with higher rates of depression in adolescents and young adults. Having to deal with uncertainty, various treatment regimens, fear of infections and restrictions on lifestyle can cause feelings of helplessness and possibly lead to depression. Evidence also shows that some […]
The importance of deep physiological breathing
From SVB2017 By Marlène Turcot Gymnastic breathing instructor Québec City (Québec) Breathing is life There is no life without breathing In all the great functions that sustain life, breathing is, with circulation, the most important. It is an evidence that the respiratory function plays an important role in our life. Especially when we have […]
Who controls my life?
From SVB2017 By Marie-Ève Major, social worker CHUM Cystic Fibrosis Clinic Montréal (Québec) Cystic Fibrosis is without doubt a chronic illness with significant impact on the psychosocial functioning of individuals living with it. Indeed, it affects the personal, family and social spheres as much. It also has consequences on professional and academic life, as […]
Gathering for better success
From SVB2017 Interviewed by Tomy-Richard Leboeuf McGregor Montréal (Québec) Interview with Véronique Hivon, instigator of the Quebec legislation concerning end-of-life care Seasoned lawyer, committed politician, mother and passionate about social and health justice, Véronique Hivon is a captivating figure of the Quebec political community. Graduate of McGill Law in 1994, she then studied at the […]