Health Canada warned Friday that some EpiPen and EpiPen Jr auto-injector devices may not easily slide out of their carrier tube, a problem the agency says could delay or prevent emergency treatment, possibly leading to […]
The federal government has decided to legalize marijuana as Health Canada has undertaken new strategies to try and land on teens’ screens and in the places they hang out. “Inevitably, that communication and education are […]
The American epinephrine autoinjectors ordered by Health Canada as an emergency measure amid an ongoing EpiPen shortage have been priced at $170 Cdn each by manufacturer Kaléo Pharmaceuticals. Since 2015, Pfizer Inc. — EpiPen’s manufacturer […]
Press release from Health Canada states that drug manufacturers are recalling several medications containing the ingredient valsartan. Health Canada advises consumers to keep taking their valsartan-containing medicine, but to check with their pharmacist to see […]
The Saskatoon Health Region’s recruitment efforts appear to be working, with 10 new pediatricians coming to the city in the past six months. Saskatoon Health Region head of pediatrics Dr. Laurentiu Givelichian said several new pediatricians have […]
Oct. 12 is World Sight Day, and the Canadian Ophthalmological Society wishes Canadians to know just how important their eye health is. According to Dr. Setareh Ziai, assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of […]
Health Canada reports that more than 2,000 Canadians have ended their own lives with medical assistance since legalization. Cancer, neuro-degenerative disorders and circulatory or respiratory failures drive most requests. The latest report by Health Canada states […]
Justice Minister Kathleen Ganley has unveiled draft framework for marijuana legalization in Alberta.The minimum age to buy and consume marijuana in Alberta will be 18 and public possession will be limited to 30 grams when […]
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