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- 10/15/2008
Oral health: important to overall health
A new section of the Veterans Affairs Canada website reinforces the importance of maintaining good oral health in order to optimize overall health in seniors. - 10/14/2008
Codeine-breastfeeding safety information
Health Canada is advising consumers and healthcare professionals about the rare, but potentially serious risk to infants when women take codeine-containing products while breastfeeding. - 10/8/2008
Canadian Health Consumer Index rates each province's healthcare system
Ontario came in first in the Frontier Centre for Public Policy's first annual Canada Health Consumer Index which was released today. - 10/8/2008
Head lice: updated statement
The Canadian Paediatric Society has issued a revised statement on the diagnosis and management of head lice. - 10/7/2008
Association recognized for anti-meth program
On October 4 at the National Conference of the Canadian Society of Association Executives (CSAE) in Vancouver, NDMAC was presented with the Associations Make a Better Canada award. - 10/6/2008
Revlimid approved for multiple myeloma
Celgene's Revlimid (lenalidomide 15 mg and 25 mg capsules) is now indicated for the treatment of multiple myeloma (in combination with dexamethasone) in patients who have received at least one prior therapy. - 10/3/2008
Biotech startup to commercialize protein-based therapeutics
Therapure Biopharma Inc. launched with a pledge to provide Canadian biotech companies specializing in biological protein therapeutics with better access to the global market. - 10/2/2008
New indication for Viread
Gilead Sciences' Viread (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets) is now indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection in adults. - 10/2/2008
Health organizations join hands to promote safe medication use
CPhA, CMA join forces with Rx&D to promote safe and appropriate medication use among Canadians.