Medicine
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Think medical school is hard? Try finishing it while you’re working as a paramedicTwo of B.C.'s newest doctors are preparing to start their new careers. Incredibly, they both completed medical school while working as paramedics.HealthJun 28
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New app uses AI to help Calgary medical students practise interacting with patientsA Calgary medical student has developed an app that allows future doctors to work on their diagnostic and communication skills before they set up their practices.HealthSep 22, 2023
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3 Alberta siblings with rare, terminal disorder finally have hope for a treatmentA family from Alberta with three children who have been diagnosed with the rare and fatal Batten disease has been given a new kind of hope due to an older medication.HealthAug 10, 2023
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B.C. man with terminal cancer paying out of pocket for treatment to extend his lifeRonny Borkowski has been told he has incurable leukemia, but that a drug could help him live longer. The catch? The $8,000 per month treatment isn't covered by the government.HealthJul 7, 2023
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Manitoba poison centre posting more adolescent melatonin callsThe Manitoba Poison Centre says they're seeing more and more kids consuming too much edible melatonin. The sweet gummies are being accessed by kids and eaten as if it’s candy.HealthJun 12, 2023
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Medicine manufacturing facility to be built in Edmonton with $80M in federal fundingThe initiative is led by non-profit Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation in partnership with the University of Alberta.CanadaMar 17, 2023
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USask research could make kidney dialysis a lot more comfortable for patientsA researcher at the University of Saskatchewan is working to develop a new type of filter membrane that would reduce side effects many kidney patients suffer from.HealthFeb 22, 2023
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Cold and flu medicine shortage still a cause for concern in Kingston, Ont.Months into cold and flu season, when it comes to a shortage of over-the-counter medicines available in Kingston, Ont., a pharmacist says things aren't getting any better.CanadaFeb 8, 2023
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‘Nothing is available’: Pharmacies experiencing shortage of adult cold and flu medicationPharmacies across Toronto and beyond are experiencing shortages of adult cold and flu medication, with many pharmacy shelves having little to no inventory.HealthJan 3, 2023
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More donations needed as plasma centre marks 2 years in LethbridgeCanadian Blood Services is marking a milestone in Lethbridge: its plasma donor centre has officially been operating for two years.HealthDec 22, 2022
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