Tuberculosis
200 people possibly exposed to tuberculosis at Calgary high school
Alberta Health Services is notifying people who may have been exposed to tuberculosis at a Calgary high school. Continue reading
Super Awesome Science Show: The disease detectives
On this week’s ‘Super Awesome Science Show,’ we’re going to dive into the world of disease detectives known officially as diagnosis. Continue reading
Island Health confirms case of tuberculosis in Victoria
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
The health authority says those potentially exposed at two hostels in the city have been notified. Continue reading
Trudeau’s apology to Inuit in Iqaluit delayed over winter storm
The weather has diverted Trudeau’s plane to Happy Valley-Goose Bay, N.L., where he’ll pause before making another attempt to get to Iqaluit later today. Continue reading
Trudeau to apologize for Ottawa’s mistreatment of Inuit during TB epidemics
The federal government is planning to open up a database of more than 9,000 files to allow Inuit families to learn about relatives lost during the tuberculosis outbreaks of the mid-20th century. Continue reading
No risk to general public after TB exposure at Calgary school: AHS
Alberta Health Services would not reveal in which Calgary school the respiratory disease had been detected. Continue reading
Possible Tuberculosis exposure at Guelph’s Homewood Health Centre
By Matt Carty Reporter
Officials say there is no health risk at the health centre or the community. Continue reading
Tuberculosis case in Calgary-area sparks warning by Alberta Health Services
Dozens of people in the Calgary-area may have been exposed to tuberculosis, Alberta Health Services said on Thursday. Continue reading
U.S. ‘maximum pressure’ sanctions on North Korea keep medical care from thousands of patients
Tuberculosis is North Korea’s biggest public health problem. With this American-made machine, his lab would be able to complete a TB test in just two hours, instead of two months. Continue reading
U.K.-based agriculture technology company expands to Saskatoon
U.K.-based company PBD Biotech expands to Saskatoon to begin trial studies of diagnostic technology for bacterial infections in animals. Continue reading