Montreal – Canada is a world-leader in genomic research—the study of all of a person’s or population’s genes. The field, which involves sequencing genomes to identify variations that give researchers a better understanding of health and disease, holds enormous potential for improving the health of Canadians. For example, through sequencing, scientists can pinpoint which genetic mutations cause disease, tailor medical …
Ottawa – Indigenous leaders concluded the 2023 National Summit on Indigenous Mental Wellness which heard directly from community leaders and service providers about new approaches to tackling longstanding challenges in mental health and wellness. Minister of Indigenous Services Patty Hajdu and Minister of Mental Health and Addictions and Associate Minister of Health Ya’ara Saks attended the Summit, provided remarks and …
LA – Most people either know someone or are personally impacted by obesity. Despite its severity and prevalence, obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg/m2) wasn’t recognized as a disease until 2013 by the American Medical Association. Years later, many still think the disease is related to lifestyle choices. Anti-obesity medications (AOMs) are often not discussed as an element of obesity treatment …
Ottawa – The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) will launch the first phase of consultations on its new Guidelines by inviting stakeholders to participate in a Policy Roundtable on December 5 (English session) and December 6 (French session). The intent of this phase is to foster a productive conversation, where all parties can voice their opinions and concerns. At …
Gaza – Humanitarian organisations warned recently that if supplies are not allowed in, fatal water-borne diseases like Cholera may proliferate in the beleaguered Gaza Strip. If immediate humanitarian relief is not provided, the collapse of water and sanitation facilities will lead to outbreaks of cholera and other deadly infectious diseases, according to a warning from Oxfam and United Nations organisations. …
The two winners of the Canadian Skin of Colour & Diversity Scholarship will receive funds to implement their ideas on addressing care gaps among underrepresented Canadians. KIRKLAND – Pfizer Canada and the Skin Spectrum Summit are pleased to announce the winners of the new Canadian Skin of Colour & Diversity Scholarship program, which aims to improve dermatological care for underrepresented populations, …
mRNA-1345 is an investigational vaccine for the prevention of RSV in adults aged 60 years or older TORONTO – Moderna Biopharma Canada Corp. has announced the filing of a New Drug Submission (NDS) to Health Canada for mRNA-1345, its investigational vaccine candidate for the prevention of RSV in adults aged 60 years or older. This is the first mRNA vaccine …
London – A dengue fever pill manufactured by Johnson & Johnson appeared to protect against a version of the virus in a few patients, in a tiny human challenge trial conducted in the United States. Before presenting the research at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Annual Meeting in Chicago, the company noted that there are presently no …
Ottawa – Canadians do not have access to 19 of the 29 antibiotics that are called by the World Health Organization (WHO) as ‘antibiotics of a last resort’, a new federal audit report tabled in Parliament by Auditor General Karen Hogan found. It says Health Canada has not done enough to improve market access to new antimicrobial drugs available in …
LA – Scientists have found in a recent study running is equally effective in treating depression. Researchers noted that members who chose antidepressants were slightly more depressed than the members of the group that chose to take running. Dr Penninx said: “This study gave anxious and depressed people a real-life choice, medication or exercise. Interestingly, the majority opted for exercise, …
