Top exec at pharmacy in deadly meningitis outbreak sentencedAbout 800 patients in 20 states were sickened with fungal meningitis or other infections and about 100 died in 2012 after receiving injections of medical steroids made at the now-closed compounding centre. Drug News—November/December 2022A review of new launches, new indications, new dosage forms and Health Canada advisories. B.C. announces 'historic' expansion of addiction services for youth British Columbia is adding 33 new or expanded programs across the province to help young people who are addicted to substances. B.C.'s Medical Services Commission accuses Telus LifePlus program of extra billing In documents filed in the B.C. Supreme Court Thursday, the commission alleges the LifePlus program is breaking the law by charging for services covered under the medical services plan. Holiday diversity Sarah-Lynn Dunlops encourages techs to stay curious about the diverse population of patients. Reader contest: Write to win! Start your keyboards! Submit your short personal story for a chance to win a $500 gift card and be published on CanadianHealthcareNetwork.ca. Is cannabis worse for the lungs than tobacco? A uOttawa study found cannabis smokers saw higher rates of several different lung problems than those who smoke cigarettes alone. Sumatriptan identified as highest-risk drug leading to acute angle-closure glaucoma Large Korean study pinpoints 61 drugs associated with acute angle-closure glaucoma. Smartphone potential harborers of significant allergens: study Those with allergies and asthma advised to clean phones more often to avoid triggers Why South Asians are at increased risk for diabetes: A complex interplay of genetics, diet and history In Canada, 14.4% of South Asians have Type 2 diabetes, the highest prevalence of any other ethnic group in the country. First Previous 932 933 934 935 936 Next Last
