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- 4/5/2023
Unproven premature birth drug Makena forced off market by U.S. FDA
The decision follows repeated efforts by Swiss drugmaker Covis Pharma to keep Makena on the U.S. market while it conducted additional studies. - 4/5/2023
Novel treatment shows promise against rare cancer in kids
Nine of 27 children in the Italian study had no sign of cancer six weeks after the treatment, although two later relapsed and died. - 4/4/2023
Pet dog infected with avian flu but risk to public is low, federal government says
The dog in Oshawa, Ont., was infected after chewing on a wild goose and developed symptoms and died. - 4/4/2023
Lyme disease: Face the next tick season with confidence
Three doctors give their top advice on managing tick-borne diseases. - 4/4/2023
Full list of contraceptives now free to patients through new B.C. initiative
The province provided key information for prescribers and pharmacists adapting to the new coverage options. - 4/4/2023
B.C. to become first province to adapt a nurse-to-patient ratio
The move is a key plank in the tentative contract reached between the province and the Nurses Bargaining Association last week. - 4/4/2023
J&J proposes paying US$8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits
Under a proposal announced Tuesday, a J&J subsidiary will re-file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and seek court approval for a plan that would result in one of the largest product-liability settlements in U.S. history. - 4/4/2023
Ontario to expand list of tests midwives can order; midwives say it's a first step
Jessica Carfagnini, a board member of the Ontario Association of Naturopathic Doctor, said their hopes are similar to the midwives.’ - 4/3/2023
We have a whole new healthcare landscape since the Canada Health Act
We were practising acute, limited health care once, but today's docs are facing inescapable and exponential change, says Dr. Silvy Mathew. - 4/3/2023
Healthy lifestyle habits could protect against long-lasting COVID
Unfavourable BMI, poor-quality diet and smoking most strongly associated with long-term COVID risk.