HEALTH · SECTION
Healthcare systems, hospitals, family doctors, public health, medications, and resident health services.
Newly disclosed agreements between the Trump administration and major pharmaceutical companies Pfizer and Eli Lilly indicate plans to share increased revenue from drug sales in eight specified countries, including Canada, with the U.S. government.
A new study published in the Canadian Pharmacies Journal reveals that emergency department visits for tick bites in Nova Scotia decreased significantly after pharmacists were authorized to assess bites and prescribe preventative Lyme disease treatment in August 2021.
Halifax Regional Police have issued a public warning after two sudden deaths occurred within a 24-hour period, with investigations suggesting links to potent illicit drugs. A third individual was hospitalized in serious condition.
New research by Rethink Mental Illness reveals that adults with severe mental illness in England die significantly earlier than the general population, largely due to preventable physical conditions and systemic healthcare failures.
The Nova Scotia government has terminated a $25 million partnership with Saint Mary's University aimed at transforming health care through data analytics. Officials cited unsatisfactory progress and fiscal constraints, leading to the non-renewal of approximately $11 million in unused funds.
Halifax Regional Police have issued a public safety alert following two sudden deaths and one case of serious medical distress within a single day. While autopsies are underway, authorities warn that illicit drugs may contain potent opioids like fentanyl and urge the public to call 911 if an overdose is suspected.
California health officials have warned of potential measles exposure in six counties after an unvaccinated passenger traveled through the state via Amtrak and buses. The incident occurs amid a national resurgence, with Pennsylvania facing its worst outbreak and tensions rising over federal reporting of deaths.
A new study reveals that emergency-room visits for gambling disorders have nearly doubled in Canada since Ontario legalized private online betting, with a significant spike among males aged 10 to 29. Parents are responding by discussing risks and teaching investing concepts.
Authorities in Pennsylvania have reported the apparent third death linked to the state's ongoing measles outbreak, involving a 40-year-old woman. This development follows two previous infant deaths and occurs as public health officials warn of severe complications in adults, while US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. disputes national data tallies.
At the World Conference on Lung Cancer in Seoul, Professor Zhang Li presented Phase III data for YL201, marking the first global publication of clinical results for a B7-H3 target Antibody-Drug Conjugate. The drug demonstrated significant efficacy over topotecan hydrochloride in recurrent small cell lung cancer, reducing death risk by 54%. This achievement highlights the growing influence of Chinese biotech firms like Innovent Bio and Hansoh Pharma, supported by record-breaking license-out deals and favorable national policies.
A recent China News Service webpage snapshot aggregates various unrelated news headlines, covering topics such as the return of cultural relics by the US, new national standards for electronic scales, and shifts in international diplomatic relations.
A viral social media post claiming that a phone's lock screen magazine feature prevented an elderly man from calling emergency services was later clarified as false. However, the incident sparked debate about intrusive mobile advertising and difficult-to-disable system features in smartphones.
The Wallace Global Fund and an anonymous donor have launched the Her Horizon Fund, a $15.5 million initiative aimed at supporting frontline activists in ending female genital mutilation (FGM). The launch comes amid significant funding cuts to UN programs and legal challenges to anti-FGM protections in several countries.
A new study published in Human Reproduction Open suggests that prenatal exposure to paracetamol may be associated with smaller ovaries and uteruses in female infants, though researchers emphasize the findings do not prove causation or immediate fertility impacts.
