Guidelines

Toronto Public Health reports one death after meningococcal disease outbreak
The health unit is recommending that all adults between 20 and 36 years old who have not received a meningococcal disease vaccine contact their health provider to receive one as soon as possible.
Will Ontario’s ‘stay open’ plan mean charges for hospitalized patients who refuse the first LTC bed offered?
Advocacy groups raise alarm over the possibility of hospital charges for patients to force them to consent to go to long-term care homes not of their choosing.

U.S. FDA grants approval for dextromethorphan–bupropion combo for depression

Rapid-onset antidepressant expected to be available in the United States later this year for treating major depressive disorder in adults.
Researchers urge more limits on edibles after finding jump in kid cannabis poisonings

Hospitalizations jumped more than two and a half times immediately after Canada green-lit recreational use of dried cannabis flower in October 2018.
Study: Pfizer COVID pill showed no benefit in younger adults

The findings reflect the changing nature of the pandemic, in which the vast majority of people already have some protection against the virus due to vaccination or prior infection.
How does Canada rank on 'health freedoms?'

A recent report examined how countries stack up on factors like medical assistance in dying, abortion, legal purchase ages of tobacco and alcohol and more.
Leaning into the scary

Sarah-Lynn Dunlop faces her fears and encourages other pharmacy techs to do the same.
'Magic mushroom' psychedelic may help heavy drinkers quit

During the eight months after their first dosing session, patients taking psilocybin did better than the other group in the study.
N.L.'s health authorities reviewing mammography results after possible errors

A news release said the review was prompted by a notification that some viewing workstations did not meet recommended technical standards to analyze mammography images.
Private health options in Nova Scotia would strengthen public system: premier

The premier wasn't specific but said that all options will be considered.

Toronto Public Health reports one death after meningococcal disease outbreak

Will Ontario’s ‘stay open’ plan mean charges for hospitalized patients who refuse the first LTC bed offered?

U.S. FDA grants approval for dextromethorphan–bupropion combo for depression

Researchers urge more limits on edibles after finding jump in kid cannabis poisonings

Study: Pfizer COVID pill showed no benefit in younger adults

How does Canada rank on 'health freedoms?'

Leaning into the scary

'Magic mushroom' psychedelic may help heavy drinkers quit

N.L.'s health authorities reviewing mammography results after possible errors

Private health options in Nova Scotia would strengthen public system: premier