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13 times more babies born with syphilis in Canada over 4 years, data shows – CBC
Congenital syphilis increased 1,271% from 2017-21, from 7 cases to 96 Mar 14, 2023 There has been a sharp increase in the number of babies born in Canada with syphilis,…
A Conservative government would sue pharma companies over opioid crisis, Poilievre says – CBC
He would also join B.C.-led lawsuit against drug manufacturers and consultants Mar 14, 2023 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said Tuesday that a federal government led by him would sue the…
Why parents of some Ontario adults with severe autism say they’re ‘terrified’ for their futures – CBC
Not enough group homes in the province to accommodate growing need: advocates Mar 14, 2023 Andrew Kavchak’s decision to retire was less about taking time for himself, and more about…
Preclinical Internships in First Nations and Inuit Communities and Organizations – FNQLHSSC
14 March 2023 The Quebec First Nations and Inuit Faculties of Medicine Program (QFNIFMP) offers First Nations and Inuit students and non-Indigenous students the opportunity to benefit from internships in…
Nunavik patient at Ullivik gets wheelchair; family launches fundraiser to buy more – Nunatsiaq News
Mar 14, 2023 Julia St-Aubin says people were upset seeing photo of her grandfather sitting in luggage cart; family hopes it can help others A Nunavik patient who frequently stays…
Pfizer to buy cancer drugmaker Seagen in US$43B deal – GLOBAL
March 13, 2023 Pfizer is spending about $43 billion to reach deeper into new cancer treatments that target tumour cells while sparing surrounding healthy tissue. The pharmaceutical giant said Monday…
Poor sleep decreases vaccine effectiveness, especially for men – CTV
March 13, 2023 If you’re scheduling an appointment for a vaccination — whether for COVID-19, the flu or for travel to another country — make sure you’re getting a long,…
Children infected with Omicron more likely to have repeat ER visits: Canadian study – CTV
March 14, 2023 A new study of more than 1,400 Canadian children who contracted COVID-19 has found that fever and cough were associated more heavily with Omicron and Delta variants,…
To improve drinking water quality in First Nation communities, a collaborative approach is important – Canadian Manufacturing
Agricultural and Resource Economics, University of Guelph, Brandon Doxtator, Environmental Consultation Coordinator, Oneida Nation of the Thames, Christopher Alcantara, Professor of Political Science, Western University and Sheri Longboat, Associate Professor,…
FRIGG daisy pacifiers, AIKSSOO baby gates pose choking hazard, Health Canada warns – CTV
March 14, 2023 OTTAWA – Health Canada is warning consumers to stop using certain FRIGG Daisy pacifiers and AIKSSOO brand baby gates because small parts can detach and become a…
