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Canada introduces new guidelines to tackle antimicrobial resistanceIn response to the rising threat of antimicrobial resistance, Canada announced the distribution of national prescribing guidelines to optimize the use of antibiotics.HealthMay 17
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‘Bacterial vampirism’: Deadly pathogens attracted to human blood, study findsSome of the world's most deadly bacteria exhibit a peculiar craving for human blood, a discovery shedding new light on the mechanics of bloodstream infections, one study found.HealthApr 16
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McMaster University prof among winners of $100,000 prize for Canada’s top researchersGerry Wright, a professor at Hamilton's McMaster University, was one of five scholars announced Tuesday to each receive the cash award.CanadaMar 19
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‘Super lice’ are becoming more resistant to chemical shampoos. What to use insteadThese so-called super lice, fortified with increased resistance to traditional treatments, are proving a challenge for those seeking to rid themselves of the persistent pests.HealthApr 26
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Protein deficiency impacting your mood? Here’s how to boost your intakeNutritionist shares protein deficiency signs to look for and how to level up.The CuratorFeb 2
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In Western Canada first, 2 robots take B.C. hospital lab into the futureThe robots, named Tarzan and Jane, now work in the Microbiology Lab at St. Paul's Hospital, testing samples and freeing up staff for more complex work.HealthJan 24
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B.C. woman dies after 14-hour hospital wait, family wants someone ‘held accountable’Luanora Irtenkauf, 55, died Sunday night at Abbotsford Regional Hospital. She lived with a condition that caused her kidneys to chronically produce stones.HealthDec 19, 2023
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Multiple fruit recalls in Canada due to salmonella risk. What’s happening?The Public Health Agency of Canada says at least 26 lab-confirmed cases of salmonella have been reported in five provinces possibly related to a brand of cantaloupe.CanadaNov 24, 2023
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Drug-resistant salmonella outbreak spreads across Canada, affecting many kidsAn ongoing outbreak of 'extensively drug-resistant' salmonella infections has spread across six provinces, affecting many children aged five and under.CanadaNov 13, 2023
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Canada has not done enough to fight growing antimicrobial resistance: AGCanada hasn't done enough to address a "concerning" rise in resistance to antimicrobial drugs, including antibiotics, Auditor General Karen Hogan said Thursday.CanadaOct 19, 2023
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Canada’s auditor general calls on feds to create online portal for refugees amid backlogsSome applicants had waited almost three years for a decision, and as of the end of last year, 99,000 refugee applications were still waiting to be processed.CanadaOct 19, 2023
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Untreatable gonorrhea may be on the horizon in Canada. Here’s whyAs gonorrhea rates continue to climb in Canada, health officials are warning the infection is also developing more resistance to antibiotics.HealthJul 27, 2023
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Pfizer sees promising results from antibiotic combo for superbug infectionsDeaths from antibiotic-resistant bacteria have been on the rise globally, prompting calls for the development of newer treatments as resistance to older antibiotics grows.HealthJun 1, 2023
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Antibiotic resistant bacteria can spread in an unexpected way — through cloudsThe rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has made it increasingly challenging to effectively treat a growing number of bacterial infections.EnvironmentMay 3, 2023
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How a 50-year-old antibiotic may help tackle Canada’s growing STI problemDoxycycline is an antibiotic that has been sold for more than 50 years. Health officials are now studying its effectiveness in preventing certain sexually transmitted infections.HealthApr 15, 2023
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SFU research team studies superbug genes to help fight global health threatSuperbugs are micro-organisms that have evolved to resist common antibiotics and are considered a global health threat by the World Health Organization.ScienceApr 6, 2023
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Eye drops recalled in U.S. after reports of vision loss, deathsThree people in the U.S. are dead after a rare strain of antibiotic-resistant bacteria was discovered in EzriCare and Delsam Pharma eye drops.TrendingMar 24, 2023
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FDA finds multiple issues at factory that produced eye drops linked to 3 deathsThe manufacturer of eye drops recently linked to deaths and injuries lacked measures to assure sterility at its factory in India, according to U.S. health inspectors.HealthApr 4, 2023
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Pope Francis ‘improving’ after hospitalization due to infection, Vatican saysPope Francis was hospitalized Wednesday after having suffered breathing problems in recent days and was diagnosed with a respiratory infection, though not COVID-19.WorldMar 30, 2023
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‘Why would any parent purchase this?’: Alberta-imported children’s pain medication a different concentration, requires educationPharmacists aren't even sure how much they will stock when Parol becomes widely disributed.HealthMar 17, 2023