April 5 – E-cigarette poisonings
Calls made to American poison control centres about e-cigarettes are on the rise , with many of them involving children under the age of 5.
April 7- Diabetes Charter for Canada
The Diabetes Association announced it has produced a Diabetes Charter for Canada, laying out what it believes are the rights and responsibilities of patients, governments, health care providers and schools.
April 8- Miracle of CPR
Global News takes a closer look at how well the techniques of CPR work and the mantra to “never stop, never give up”.
April 9- Autism assessment wait times
An early diagnosis improves the outcome of kids with autism, often dramatically. And that’s the source of a great deal of frustration with parents who can’t afford to pay for a private assessment having to wait many months in the public system.
April 10- New scoliosis treatment
A B.C. girl is the first person in Canada to undergo a new treatment for scoliosis. It involves a clever use of metal rods and magnet’s and unlike the old treatment, her first adjustment involved no pain at all.
April 11 – Stopping the spread of Ebola
A thermal scanner has been set up in the airport in the capital city of guinea to try to prevent people with a fever who might have the Ebola disease from flying out of the country.
More on BC
- Joffre Lakes to close for 3 periods this year under agreement with First Nations
- ‘Why aren’t we doing more?’ White Rock on edge with killer on the loose
- B.C. carjacking victim says she doesn’t trust the ‘catch-and-release’ system
- Inquest into fatal Surrey hostage-taking recommends cameras for ERT teams
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