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‘Time is brain’: Toronto hospital paving way for remote robotic treatment of strokes
A team at St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto has successfully completed 10 brain angiograms using a robot controlled remotely by a neurosurgeon, paving the way to eventually providing critical stroke care to patients in northern Ontario.
2 new malaria treatments show promise as drug resistance grows
Switzerland-based Novartis released results of what it called a next-generation treatment. A study of its experimental drug in 12 African countries found it works well against the mosquito-borne parasite that causes malaria and seems to block spread.

Reminder: Reach for the epinephrine first to treat anaphylaxis

A new review notes using antihistamines and corticosteroids first may delay giving the only effective treatment.
Southlake Health doctors strut their stuff for local cancer care

At the Whisky, Wine & MR Menswear fashion show, eight Southlake physicians took to the runway helping raise $140K for cancer care.
Family of New Brunswick man who died in hospital emergency room settles lawsuit

The family of a 78-year-old man who died after waiting seven hours for care in a Fredericton hospital has settled a legal action they filed against the province’s health authority.
Health Canada won’t explain $20M in pharmaceuticals lost from national stockpile

The figure was reported in the 2025 public accounts, the audited financial statements of the federal government for the 2024-25 fiscal year.
Patient complaints on the rise in Ontario: ombudsman

Among the issues highlighted in the report are that many patients don’t feel heard; the need to improve discharge protocols in emergency rooms; use of force for challenging behaviours; and a lack of trauma-informed obstetrical/gynecological care.
There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here’s what to know

New research is raising the prospect of treatments that might do more than tamp down symptoms.
Sick of sick notes: B.C. limits when employers can request sick notes

A government statement says that under new employment standards regulations, an employer can’t ask for a note for the first two health-related absences of up to five consecutive days in the same year.
Catch this Nov. 13 webinar launching new Canadian antibiotic treatment guidance for respiratory tract infections

New resource for prescribers was developed by Association of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Disease Canada.

‘Time is brain’: Toronto hospital paving way for remote robotic treatment of strokes

2 new malaria treatments show promise as drug resistance grows

Reminder: Reach for the epinephrine first to treat anaphylaxis

Southlake Health doctors strut their stuff for local cancer care

Family of New Brunswick man who died in hospital emergency room settles lawsuit

Health Canada won’t explain $20M in pharmaceuticals lost from national stockpile

Patient complaints on the rise in Ontario: ombudsman

There are more than 100 autoimmune diseases, and they mostly strike women. Here’s what to know

Sick of sick notes: B.C. limits when employers can request sick notes

Catch this Nov. 13 webinar launching new Canadian antibiotic treatment guidance for respiratory tract infections