Medication
-
Kingston, Ont. man with rare cancer seeks community help for medical treatmentDavid Tessier is going for medical treatment that isn't covered in Canada, forcing him to pay out of pocket for the life saving medication.HealthDec 21, 2023
-
Southern Alberta grapples with prescription medication shortagesThe list is thousands long, but it includes prescription type medication like Tylenol 4, Nitro spray, as well as Amoxicillin, also known as banana medicine for children.CanadaDec 20, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
Do you know your HIV status? You can now test yourself at homeKnowing your HIV status just got easier, with the launch of the free HIV self-test kit. The kit is distributed through CATIE- Canada’s source for HIV and hepatitis C information.HealthSep 15, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
Should Canadians still use nasal decongestants? What we know after FDA panel rulingThe Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled Tuesday that a key drug in popular decongestants is ineffective, which one Canadian group of doctors has known for years.CanadaSep 13, 2023
-
Pressure remains on Calgary compounding pharmacies to produce children’s medicinePressure remains on Calgary compounding pharmacies to produce children's medicineHealthMar 17, 2023
-
-
Dalhousie University pilot project expands PrEP prescriptions to N.S. pharmaciesNova Scotia patients at high risk of HIV will be able to obtain PrEP medication from a pharmacist, who will also work the with Halifax Sexual Health Centre on bloodwork monitoring.HealthFeb 21, 2023
-
-
U of A researchers test AI to measure risk of prescription opioidsWith this tool, physicians could predict the impacts of a prescription opioid on patients and save them from unnecessary emergency department visits or even death within 30 days.CanadaFeb 18, 2023
-
London man without medication after Shoppers Drug Mart systems issueA London man is without medication after a Shoppers Drug Mart technical issue. The company confirmed system issues, saying most locations have been restored to normal service.HealthJan 19, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
Guelph police seek suspect in apartment break-insInvestigators say five units have been broken into in the north section of Guelph since Monday.CrimeJan 12, 2023
-
-
Advertisement
-
Health Canada kids’ pain medication arrives in Kingston, shortage ongoingAn ongoing shortage of children's cold and flu medicine is starting to ease with the arrival of more supplies in hospitals and drug stores this week.HealthDec 1, 2022
Trending
-
RCMP arrests alleged hitmen accused of killing B.C. Sikh leader63,448 Read
-
Boeing 737 Max whistleblower Joshua Dean, 45, dead after sudden illness33,503 Read
-
Toddler, 2, dies after bouncy castle carried away by strong wind27,971 Read
-
As Loblaw boycott begins, what to know about all the company’s brands24,780 Read
-
Canada’s dental plan has officially kicked in. Who is eligible?24,162 Read
-
2 Australians, 1 American missing in Mexico for nearly a week12,375 Read
-