Washington – Dr Paul Burton of Moderna has said his firm will be able to offer treatments for all sorts of disease areas in as little as five years, Dr Richard Hackett, CEO of the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness and Innovations (CEPI) said: “The biggest impact of the pandemic had been the shortening of development timelines for many previously unvalidated …
Boosters for high-risk individuals help protect against severe outcomes from COVID-19 TORONTO — Based on guidance from Health Canada and the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI), Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health is recommending high-risk individuals receive their next COVID-19 booster dose this spring. “Staying up to date with vaccinations continues to be our best defense against COVID-19 and I’m …
LA – Researchers of the new study have discovered a dramatic increase from 16% to about 60% in the number of low-risk prostate cancer patients who have chosen active surveillance over rapid treatment since 2010. First signs of prostate cancer Urinary problems: Increased frequency of urination, especially at night; difficulty starting or stopping urine flow; weak or interrupted urine flow; …
Hamilton – The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is accepting applications for the 2023 Chad Bradley Scholarship Award. The $3,000 scholarship is open to women pursuing education in the field of occupational health and safety from an accredited college or university in Canada. Candidates are required to submit an essay detailing why occupational health and safety is …
Ontario – Fentanyl test strips can show if fentanyl was mixed with drugs, but it cannot help people most at risk of dying from an opioid overdose. Experts say one line shows that one is drug is positive for fentanyl, two lines if test is negative. Canada’s Health Infobase shows 5,360 Canadians died from opioid overdoses between January and September …
LA – A new study, published in the journal Immunity, shows the quality of immune response weakens in those who suffered from Covid-19 before their vaccination jabs. It said the level of the key immunity cell, that targets Covid virus was found less in vaccinated people affected by it than in those who have been vaccinated and did not contract …
Welland – Through Budget 2023 – A Made-in-Canada Plan, the Government of Canada is making investments that will support a stronger middle class, an affordable economy and a healthy future for Canadians. Kamal Khera, Minister of Seniors and Chris Bittle, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Member of Parliament for St. Catharines, met with students at the Welland Campus …
Ottawa – Canada’s universal public health care system, and the workers who uphold it, are under enormous strain—a situation that was only made worse by the pandemic. Budget 2023 includes significant investments to build a healthier Canada. Working Together to Improve Health Care for Canadians The federal government is committed to supporting provinces and territories in delivering better health care …
LA – To relieve pain, KINEON MOVE+ has been introduced in the market that is a portable light-therapy device. It straps to your body and uses the power of red light to reduce inflammation, mend tissues, relieve chronic pain, and speed up recovery. The device is making news as Yanko Design calls it the world’s first wearable pain-killer. Few years …
Ottawa – The national data release on opioid- and stimulant-related harms is another tragic reminder that the toxic drug and overdose crisis is one of the most serious and unprecedented public health threats in Canada’s history. Our hearts go out to all those who have lost loved ones to this crisis. Tragically, more than 5,360 Canadians died of an overdose from …
