New norovirus strain detected in B.C.Surveillance alert confirms new strain is responsible for a number of recent outbreaks of gastrointestinal illness in healthcare facilities in the province. Coughs long-lasting: Patients’ mistaken beliefs lead to antibiotic overuse Probiotic approved for reducing C. difficile diarrhea risk in hospitals Health Canada has approved a new health claim for Bio-K+, a natural health product that contains two Lactobacillus strains. International scientists resume work on enhancing transmissibility of avian flu 'Aims of moratorium called last year have been met’ Two Canadian e-book resources now available for HIV, hepatitis C Toronto General Hospital introducing Handbook of HIV Drug Therapy, Handbook of Hepatitis C Drug Therapy Guidance on probiotic use in children A new statement from the Canadian Paediatric Society examines evidence for the use of probiotics for various childhood conditions. Flu drug being released from national stockpile due to shortage New oseltamivir shipment expected in February Insect bite prevention for travellers: updated Canadian guidelines Recommendations updated for the use of personal protective measures to prevent arthropod bites while travelling outside Canada. Updated “evergreen” version of Canadian Immunization Guide now available The Guide has been an authoritative source of information on the use of Canadian vaccines since 1979. Stribild: new once-daily single-tablet regimen for HIV Drug is the first marketed HIV combination product to contain an integrase inhibitor (elvitegravir) and a new pharmacokinetic enhancer (cobicistat). First Previous 109 110 111 112 113 Next Last
