Clinical

Double mastectomy reduces risk of second cancer, but not mortality
Results challenge current thinking that contralateral breast cancer is a new primary tumour likely to metastasize.
Federal Liberals launch pandemic preparedness agency, seeking faster vaccine development
Health Emergency Readiness Canada is tasked with boosting Canada’s life-sciences sector and ensuring Canadians get faster access to vaccines, medical therapies and diagnostics by accelerating the transition from research to commercialization.

Manitoba government rolls out new age requirements for breast cancer screening

The province says it plans to progressively lower the age for self-referrals to 40 from 50, with a plan to get to the age of 45 for testing by the end of next year.
Do PPIs increase risk for migraine?

Proton pump inhibitors are commonly used medications for the treatment and prevention of gastric acid-related upper gastrointestinal disease.
This program is helping pediatric oncology patients (and their parents) use lifestyle habits to counter the impact of cancer treatments

The sedentary lifestyle and poor nutrition observed in children with cancer led Montreal researchers to want to provide support for patients and their parents to improve their habits.
Seven new indications for drugs doctors and pharmacists should know about

Get the info you need on this on new indications for seven existing drugs, part of our drug news roundup for September.
Health Canada approves Pfizer’s updated COVID-19 vaccine, manufacturer says

The Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccine, called Comirnaty, targets the KP.2 subvariant of Omicron, replacing the previous version which targeted the XBB.1.5 Omicron subvariant.
Unpredictable whooping cough outbreaks see cases rise in Ontario, drop in Quebec

This is the first time the disease has circulated to a significant extent since pre-pandemic years and in contrast to influenza, it doesn’t follow a predictable pattern apart from resurging every few years.
QUIZ: How much do you know about rare pain conditions?

Test your knowledge about uncommon pain conditions.
Health Canada approves updated Novavax COVID-19 vaccine

The protein-based vaccine, called Nuvaxovid, has been reformulated to target the JN.1 subvariant of Omicron.