Su-Ling Goh

Anchor & Health Reporter

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• Edmonton man takes to social media in hopes of finding liver donor

  Dano Drummond is on the transplant wait list for a deceased person's liver, but is hoping to find a live donor match to shorten his wait time and extend his life.

  Features

  Aug 3, 2022
• Luxury home for sale in Alberta described as ‘gold standard’ for accessibility

  The luxury St. Albert property includes accessible features such as a wheelchair lift, an elevator, a roll-in shower and an automated dog door.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2021
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• Meet the 2021 Glenrose Courage Award recipients

  Three admirable Albertans will soon be recognized with Glenrose Courage Awards for their bravery in facing life-changing loss, illness and injury.

  Features

  Oct 12, 2021
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• Experts fear pandemic drinking habits could lead to a rise in fetal alcohol spectrum disorder

  More stress and less support may have led more women of childbearing years to drink during the pandemic. And some experts suspect that could mean an increase in cases of FASD.

  Health

  Sep 14, 2021
• Health-care comedians: New Canadian show features front-line heroes

  A new virtual comedy show allows health-care professionals from across Canada to step away from the seriousness of their jobs.

  Health

  Aug 25, 2021
• New Alberta bandage technology could prevent amputations for diabetic patients

  More than 1,000 Albertans a year lose lower limbs to diabetic foot ulcers. Now, new technology could save limbs --- and possibly lives.

  Health

  Aug 11, 2021
• ‘1 in 8 billion’: How a devastating genetic anomaly hit 3 Alberta siblings

  Three Alberta siblings have the same extremely rare genetic ailment called Batten Disease. It's a situation experts say is nearly impossible because the kids have different moms.

  Health

  Jun 23, 2021
• #OneOnAdam: Why some Alberta friends are honouring a buddy with beer

  Edmonton's Sea Change Brewing Company is donating a dollar from each four-pack of Adam's Pale Ale to the ALS Society of Alberta, in memory of Adam Rombough.

  Health

  Jun 10, 2021
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• Mothers turning to breast milk to protect children too young for COVID-19 vaccines

  COVID-19 vaccines are not yet approved for children under the age of 12. Could breast milk from vaccinated mothers be the solution to protecting them?

  Health

  May 27, 2021
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• Is pharmacogenetic testing the future of drug prescribing?

  It's a science that some say could eliminate the trial-and-error approach to drug prescribing, especially for antidepressants. Could pharmacogenetic testing go mainstream?

  Health

  May 13, 2021
• Medical assistance in dying: Do doctors need to know more about Canada’s new law?

  Canada's new medical assistance in dying law opens access to the procedure for more Canadians, but some say they are being unfairly denied. Can more awareness help?

  Health

  May 6, 2021
• Alberta nurse with terminal breast cancer accepted into U.S. clinical trial

  Registered nurse Shayla Wishloff was ready to dedicate her life to caring for others. Now she has Stage 4 breast cancer and hopes a U.S. clinical trial can save her life.

  Canada

  Apr 29, 2021
• When a ventilator isn’t enough: Why younger COVID-19 patients can need artificial lungs

  As COVID-19 variants push younger patients into Canadian ICUs, medical teams are resorting to artificial lungs, or ECMO, to save them.

  Health

  Apr 26, 2021
• Why all COVID-19 vaccine side effects matter, not just the serious ones

  Researchers are tracking Canadians' self-reported side effects of COVID-19 vaccines. The goal is to get a clearer picture of how common and how severe reactions actually are.

  Health

  Apr 14, 2021
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• Why rare blood clots could be a side effect of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine

  Medical experts are learning more about the possible link between the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine and potentially dangerous blood clots, as well as why they might happen.

  Canada

  Apr 7, 2021
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• More Alberta families faced with 24-day quarantine due to COVID-19 variants

  As COVID-19 variant cases rise, so do the number of Alberta families legally required to isolate for at least 24 days.

  Health

  Mar 31, 2021
• Dentists seeing ‘mask mouth’ and stress-related issues during COVID-19 pandemic

  Dentists are noticing an increase in some dental health issues during the pandemic, from "mask mouth" to stress-related teeth grinding.

  Canada

  Mar 25, 2021
• Alberta mother fighting aggressive cancer while pregnant

  Angela Schuurman is 27 weeks pregnant and preparing to endure treatment for an aggressive breast cancer. It's a rare case that requires a rare treatment plan.

  Health

  Mar 11, 2021
• So you got a COVID-19 shot. Now what can you do?

  Which activities become safe after a dose or two of a COVID-19 vaccine? Can you hug, visit or travel with other vaccinated people? Experts weigh in.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2021
• New Alberta program aims to solve children’s medical mysteries

  University of Alberta researchers hope to diagnose unexplained genetic conditions in children, so families don't have to face a lifetime of uncertainty.

  Health

  Feb 24, 2021
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• Can the flu shot and other routine vaccines protect against COVID-19?

  U.S. researchers have found the flu shot could prevent severe COVID-19 illness in children. And that's not the only routine vaccine with potential to protect against it.

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  Feb 18, 2021
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• ‘Nobody wants to waste them’: What should Canada do with leftover COVID-19 vaccine doses?

  COVID-19 vaccines are a precious commodity during the pandemic, yet some people in non-priority groups have been able to access "leftover" shots.

  Health

  Feb 11, 2021
• COVID-19 variants could be spreading across Canada. Are labs doing enough to detect them?

  As variants of the novel coronavirus continue to emerge in Canada, labs are looking for mutations in just five per cent of COVID-positive cases.

  Health

  Jan 21, 2021
• Tobogganing injuries on the rise in Alberta

  With pandemic restrictions sending more Albertans outside, more winter activities have led to more injuries, especially when it comes to tobogganing.

  Health

  Jan 13, 2021
• Immune but infectious: Can someone vaccinated against COVID-19 still spread the virus?

  Health Canada-approved COVID-19 vaccines have been shown to be highly effective at preventing disease, but can they stop the spread of the virus? Experts say probably not.

  Health

  Jan 6, 2021