Health
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Opioid Prescribing Standards in B.C. Lead to Unintended Consequences for Cancer and Palliative Care Patients
In British Columbia, opioid prescribing practices have come under scrutiny following the implementation of new…
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Measles Outbreak Forces Closure of Kitchener High School
The Waterloo Region District School Board (WRDSB) recently declared that Eastwood Collegiate Institute in Kitchener…
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Advises Against Taking His Medical Advice
During a recent congressional hearing, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the Health Secretary, emphasized that individuals…
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B.C. Seizes Opportunity to Recruit U.S. Nurses Amid Political Uncertainty
British Columbia (B.C.) is on the frontline of addressing its healthcare worker shortage. To meet…
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Controversy Surrounds New Universal Flu Vaccine Initiative
The Trump administration has started a very ambitious Generation Gold Standard project. Its stated purpose…
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U.S. Advisers Caution Older Adults Against Chikungunya Vaccine Amid Safety Concerns
Now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are warning U.S. travelers, particularly those…
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U.S. Drug Prices Under Scrutiny as Negotiation Becomes New Norm
We know the Biden administration is aggressively negotiating with pharmaceutical companies to keep prescription drug…
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Ontario Hospitals Face Rising Costs from Agency Staffing
In a new study by Andrew Longhurst, we find Ontario hospitals have spent over $9…
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Measles Cases Surge in Ontario as Health Officials Urge Vaccinations
Measles cases are increasing in Ontario. In total, between October 14, 2024 and May 6,…
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Innovative Treatment Offers New Hope for Parkinson’s Patient
Fabio Dwyer, a musician, who is a Parkinson’s disease warrior. Thanks to an incredible breakthrough…
