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06/28/2021

Doc stresses need to educate adults on 'significant negative side effects' impacting kids who consume cannabis accidentally

A study in the journal Clinical Toxicology observed intoxication severity for emergency room visits at the hospital among children up to age 18.
06/28/2021

Canada delays new drug pricing regulations until January 2022

Ottawa–Health Minister Patty Hajdu is delaying the first big overhaul of Canada's patented-medicines pricing system for a third time.
06/27/2021

Ottawa hospital launches digital substance-use service clinic

The Royal Ottawa is launching a "digital front door" to connect Eastern Ontarians to substance-use services.  Patients can access the Royal’s Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinic virtually through a computer, tablet or smartphone. 
06/27/2021

U.K. study reports mixing AstraZeneca, Pfizer vaccines produces better immunity

Ottawa–A vaccine study in the United Kingdom reports that getting a dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine four weeks after a dose of Oxford-AstraZeneca produced a much stronger immune response than two doses of AstraZeneca.
06/27/2021

New film highlights Indigenous Canadians' experience with the healthcare system

A new film launched last week highlighting the impacts colonialism and racism have had on Indigenous peoples in Canada and their interactions with the healthcare system.  “ Accompanying the film is an
06/27/2021

Canadian museum looking for COVID-19 artifacts, stories

It's hard to imagine forgetting living through COVID-19, but a museum in Kingston, Ont. is already thinking ahead to preserving its history.
06/27/2021

How tiny gold particles injected into tumours could improve radiation treatment for cancer

Cancer is the second leading cause of death globally. In 2018, there were 18.1 million new cases and  Approximately 
06/27/2021

Nearly 30% of respondents broke COVID-19 restrictions: Canada wide survey

Saskatoon–Almost 30% of respondents in a newly released Canada-wide survey admitted to breaking COVID-19 rules—and felt justified doing so.
06/27/2021

Requests for caesarean birth brushed aside, despite guidelines to respect maternal choices

When first-time mother Melanie approached her obstetrician-gynecologist in Ontario to request a caesarean birth plan, she found his response unsettling.
06/24/2021

Public Health Agency of Canada releases graph on what fully vaccinated can do

Ottawa–The Public Health Agency of Canada says people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can have dinner together inside someone's house without having to keep their distance or wear a mask.