health
Measles outbreak not a concern for many in Winkler-Morden area
Despite high measles rates in the Winkler and Morden area of southern Manitoba, many residents remain unconcerned about the illness, CBC News found during a recent visit. Source link
Doctors worried amid rise in western Quebec patients being transferred elsewhere
Dozens of western Quebec patients were transferred elsewhere for medical care last year, leading to concerns that Outaouais residents could be at increased risk if they’re seriously injured in an accident. Source link
Vaccines were once mandatory for Manitoba students. Does the measles outbreak warrant a return?
As Manitoba grapples with a swelling number of measles cases, a school division trustee would like to see mandatory immunization against the illness and other diseases for students. Source link
Jonathan Haidt says Zuckerberg trial could finally hold Big Tech accountable for the harm done to young users
For years, Jonathan Haidt has warned that handing smartphones and social media to kids have caused tremendous harm. Now, he says we could be at a turning point, as Mark Zuckerberg appears before a jury for the first time to defend Meta Platforms against allegations it knowingly targeted young users. Source link
Canada's public drug plans shouldn't cover new Alzheimer's drug, agency says
Public drug plans should not cover lecanemab, a drug to slow early-stage Alzheimer’s disease, Canada’s Drug Agency says in its draft recommendation. Source link
Montreal hospital recognized for efforts to improve emergency care for seniors
The American College of Emergency Physicians is acknowledging St. Mary’s Hospital for its dedication to elder care — a first for a health facility in Montreal. Some of the criteria include how hospitals reduce the risks of infection, delirium and immobility. Source link
Pneumonia hospitalizations in Canada rose dramatically last respiratory illness season, CIHI says
Newly released data backs up what hospitals were experiencing during the last respiratory illness season: A big rise in the number of people being treated for pneumonia. The Canadian Institute for Health Information says children between five and 17 years old were especially hard hit. Source link
Dozens of health-care workers caught 'snooping' into Lapu-Lapu Day victims' medical records: report
Three dozen health-care professionals were caught “snooping” into the medical records of people who were patients in the aftermath of the Lapu-Lapu Day tragedy in Vancouver last year, according to a new report by B.C.’s information and privacy commissioner. Source link
Independent review says dog testing at London, Ont. hospital done ethically, but flags communication gaps
A third-party review into the use of dogs for medical research at London’s Lawson Research Institute has found that the testing, which induced heart attacks in the dogs, followed all “regulatory, ethical and professional standards.” Source link
Couple living on small pension told they don't qualify for grant to help son move home
Christian Herridge has spent more than 16 months in hospital, but is determined to move back home to his parents’ house in Mahone Bay, N.S. Source link