Denmark – Novo Nordisk today announced the decision to stop the kidney outcomes trial FLOW (Effect of semaglutide versus placebo on the progression of renal impairment in people with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease). The decision to stop the trial is based on a recommendation from the independent Data Monitoring Committee (DMC) concluding that the results from an …
Toronto – City of Toronto unveiled “Our Health, Our City: A Mental Health, Substance Use, Harm Reduction, and Treatment Strategy for Toronto.” This comprehensive strategy highlights the City’s dedication to mitigating substance use-related harms and fostering mental health and well-being for all residents of Toronto. The strategic release aligns with National Addictions Awareness Week, observed from November 19 to 25, focusing …
TORONTO- Moderna Canada announces the appointment of Roger-Ketcha Ngassam as the Manufacturing Site Head for its mRNA vaccine manufacturing facility. A seasoned leader with local roots and extensive international experience, Roger will oversee the planning, construction, and execution at Moderna’s Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) site, currently under construction in Laval, Quebec. He will also lead the local team recruitment as …
LONDON (AP) Britain’s medicines regulator has authorized the world’s first gene therapy treatment for sickle cell disease, in a move that could offer relief to thousands of people with the crippling disease in the UK. In a statement, the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency said it approved Casgevy, the first medicine licensed using the gene editing tool CRISPR, which won …
KIRKLAND, QUEBEC and MAINZ, GERMANY – Pfizer Canada ULC and BioNTech SE (Nasdaq: BNTX, “BioNTech”) announced today that COMIRNATY, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine, has been named the 2023 winner of the Prix Galien Canada Innovative Product Award. COMIRNATY is indicated for active immunization to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in …
Ottawa – On National Nurse Practitioner Week, we recognize and celebrate the dedication of nurse practitioners (NPs) who provide essential care for us and our loved ones. Nurses make up Canada’s largest group of health professionals and with more than 400,000 members, they play a critical role in Canada’s health care system. They see people at their most vulnerable and …
Ottawa – Vaccination is one of the most important ways to protect you and your loved ones from becoming infected or developing serious complications. Vaccines can help prevent the spread of disease, which helps protect people who can’t get vaccinated, like: very young infants people who are immunocompromised Some vaccines offer life-long protection, while others require annual vaccination or booster …
New York – Surgeons in New York created history when they performed the world’s first complete eye transplant on a man. Aaron James, a high-voltage utility line worker from Arkansas, underwent a groundbreaking surgery to replace half of his face and a full eye transplant. James, 46, lost most of his face in 2021 after he accidentally touched a 7,200-volt …
WASHINGTON – The following joint statement was released by the Governments of Canada and the United States of America. Canada and the United States are committed to combatting the devastating overdose crisis and the toxic illegal drug supply driving it. Through the Joint Action Plan on Opioids (OAP), our two countries continue to work jointly on public health and public safety …
Toronto – Mayor Olivia Chow proclaimed November 10 as Immunization Day in Toronto. Every year on November 10, World Immunization Day is dedicated to highlighting the effectiveness of vaccines and promoting their use to safeguard against vaccine-preventable diseases. This day underscores the pivotal role of immunization in protecting the health of individuals and communities. The Mayor’s Immunization Day proclamation is …
