Healthcare

U.S. researchers test pig to human transplant in donated body
This time around, surgeons in Alabama transplanted a pig's kidneys into a brain-dead man—a step-by-step rehearsal for an operation they hope to try in living patients possibly later this year.
COVID-19 diagnosis leads to decline in mobility and functioning in older adults
Canadian study shows non-hospitalized adults age 50+ with COVID-19 have higher risk of worsening mobility and physical function compared with those without COVID-19.

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Pharmacist creates safe space for immunocompromised patients

When his father, a liver transplant patient, became eligible for his fourth vaccine dose, Daron Basmadjian decided it would be safer to bring him to the pharmacy.
Spike in deaths causes Yukon to declare overdose emergency

Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee said Thursday the drugs are killing people and creating a mental health crisis in every community in Yukon.
Ontario to start reopening businesses, boost gathering sizes

Ontario will begin easing COVID-19 restrictions at the end of the month, starting with increasing social gathering limits and allowing certain businesses to reopen with caps on capacity.
B.C. techs authorized to administer COVID-19 vaccines

With specific limits and mandatory training, BC joins other provinces in allowing techs to provide vaccines
Nova Scotians seeking MAiD will soon have 'oral option' to self administer

As yet, it's unclear exactly when the required clinicians still needed to supervise will be trained and available.
Young Leader in Pharmacy Rebecka Isaksson: "We are quickly moving towards a reality where we cannot treat microbial infections."

As a researcher no day is like the next, and that’s why I love research. Yes sure, there are days when nothing works, and it seems like the “chemistry gods” are laughing at you.
Study finds 15-fold increase in maternal deaths related to chronic hypertension

Worrying trend seen over the past 40 years with chronic hypertension, older maternal age, obesity to blame.

U.S. researchers test pig to human transplant in donated body

COVID-19 diagnosis leads to decline in mobility and functioning in older adults

Poll: Would you get tested if you had an exposure but were asymptomatic?

Pharmacist creates safe space for immunocompromised patients

Spike in deaths causes Yukon to declare overdose emergency

Ontario to start reopening businesses, boost gathering sizes

B.C. techs authorized to administer COVID-19 vaccines

Nova Scotians seeking MAiD will soon have 'oral option' to self administer

Young Leader in Pharmacy Rebecka Isaksson: "We are quickly moving towards a reality where we cannot treat microbial infections."

Study finds 15-fold increase in maternal deaths related to chronic hypertension