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- 8/20/2023
University of Toronto offering tuition-free journalism fellowship to an Indigenous health professional
The fellowship runs from September 2023 to March 2024. - 8/20/2023
Prior Omicron infection didn’t protect some seniors from reinfection, study finds
Senior author and McMaster University immunologist Dawn Bowdish says the study results are surprising because they challenge the current thinking about hybrid immunity. - 8/20/2023
Stem cells from one eye show promise in healing injuries in the other
Phil Durst recalled clawing at his face after a chemical from a commercial dishwashing machine squirted into his eyes, causing ‘the most indescribable pain I’ve ever felt—ever, ever, ever.’ - 8/20/2023
N.S. health officials unable to determine source of legionnaires’ disease outbreak
As of Aug. 3, nine cases and another 20 suspected infections had been detected, but no cases have been reported since. - 8/20/2023
Alberta moves to de privatize community lab tests in face of long waits, bottlenecks
Health Minister Adriana LaGrange said the province has signed a memorandum of understanding with private provider Dynalife to transfer its staff, equipment and property to the province by the end of the year. - 8/20/2023
Ottawa ‘shouldn’t walk around with a stick’ to enforce health deals: Federal health minister
All provinces except Quebec accepted the $198-billion deal in principle earlier this year and are expected to sign final agreements before the end of 2023. - 8/20/2023
Worms that secrete a dangerous paralyzing toxin spreading in Montreal
Lisa Osterland, a retired teacher, found some 20 hammerhead flatworms earlier this week while removing slugs that were eating flowers in her garden in Westmount, Que., a municipality on Montreal Island. - 8/17/2023
Alberta college mandates accreditation standards for psychedelic-assisted therapy providers
The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta has unveiled new accreditation standards for facilities in the province that offer psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. - 8/17/2023
Shortage of diabetes and weight loss drug Ozempic expected in Canada: manufacturer
Health Canada says intermittent shortages are expected from late August to early October. - 8/17/2023
Ontario hospitals need to adopt a just culture
A critical-care physician in London, Ont., is suing the London Health Sciences Centre for $6.25 million, alleging a covert and improper investigation into his end-of-life care provision.