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- 8/10/2023
Supreme Court blocks, for now, OxyContin maker bankruptcy deal that would shield Sacklers
The deal would allow the company to emerge from bankruptcy as a different entity, with its profits used to fight the opioid epidemic. Members of the Sackler family would contribute up to $6 billion. - 8/10/2023
QUIZ: Have you heard of alpha-gal syndrome?
Alpha-gal syndrome is in the news. How much do you know about this mysterious condition? Find out here! - 8/9/2023
Pets of pharmacy: Lucca
This week, meet Lucca: she’s protective, energetic, loyal, talkative and playful—unless you are wearing a FedEx uniform. - 8/9/2023
RECALL ROUNDUP: Keep up with the latest recalls and advisories from Health Canada
All the health-related advisories and recalls in one place. - 8/9/2023
Autistic people at higher risk of self harm and psychiatric illness, study says
The new study, conducted by CAMH and the Institute for Clinical Evaluative Sciences, found that autistic females had an 83% increased risk of self-harm than non-autistic females. - 8/9/2023
COVID-19 took a toll on heart health and doctors are still grappling with how to help
Firefighter and paramedic Mike Camilleri once had no trouble hauling heavy gear up ladders. Now battling long COVID, he gingerly steps onto a treadmill to learn how his heart handles a simple walk. - 8/9/2023
A lawsuit accuses a Georgia doctor of decapitating a baby during delivery
Calls to the doctor's office went unanswered, and an email message was not immediately returned. The Associated Press was not able to determine whether she had an attorney. - 8/8/2023
Fax machines standing in way of Quebec health system fully adopting AI: report
In a report published last week, the commission pointed to the multitude of independent databases within the health network that lack robust metadata—built-in descriptors that help software navigate and interpret information. - 8/8/2023
Exercise may or may not help you lose weight and keep it off—here’s the evidence for both sides of the debate
The verdict is mixed when considering all the gold-standard evidence available. - 8/8/2023
How extreme heat takes a toll on the mind and body
With so many consecutive days of excessive heat, forecasters, physicians and local health officials throughout the U.S. Southwest are recommending that people limit their outdoor exposure and know the warning signs of heat illness.