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- 10/19/2023
Myocardial infarction: Aspirin reduces the risk of recurrence and death
Researchers explore risks associated with stopping Aspirin long-term. - 10/19/2023
Pig heart transplant recipient reaches 1-month mark, pushing through physical therapy
Lawrence Faucette was dying from heart failure and ineligible for a traditional heart transplant when doctors at the University of Maryland School of Medicine offered the highly experimental surgery. - 10/19/2023
CVS Health pulls some cough and cold treatments with ingredient deemed ineffective by doctors
The drug store chain said it will remove a small number of products that contain phenylephrine as the only active ingredient. - 10/19/2023
So-called toddler milks are unregulated and unnecessary, a major pediatrician group says
The drinks, which are touted to parents on TikTok, in television ads and on other sites, often contain added sugar and salt. - 10/18/2023
Amazon will start testing drones that will drop prescriptions on your doorstep, literally
The drone, programmed to fly from a delivery centre with a secure pharmacy, will travel to the customer’s address, descend to a height of about four meters and drop a padded package. - 10/18/2023
Ottawa paramedics seek approval to use taxis for non urgent concerns
In the first nine months of this year, the Ottawa Paramedic Service saw 1,088 instances of level zero—when no ambulances are available—lasting for a total of 32,697 minutes, a report from the service says. - 10/18/2023
The doctor’s lawyer: The cost of your defence
Even an ultimate victory at the discipline tribunal does not undo the financial and reputational harm to the physician. - 10/17/2023
Ontario physician is first in province to offer areola tattooing for cancer patients
Dr. Alexandra Ginty, a breast cancer survivor, is currently the only physician at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital performing the highly specialized procedure. - 10/17/2023
Alberta orders stricter hospital mask rules, but regions and hospitals can opt out
It’s not clear who has the final say if regions and the hospitals they oversee disagree on the new rules. - 10/17/2023
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