health
Winnipegger who waited years for jaw surgery able to eat solids again after multiple procedures
A Winnipegger who spent years on a waitlist, and was in constant pain and unable to eat solid foods, says he’s mostly back to normal after finally getting a jaw surgery procedure in Saskatchewan. Source link
Paralympians benefit from cutting-edge prosthetics. Many Canadians can't afford them
For decades, paralympians have been landing on the podium thanks to some of the latest advances in the world of prosthetics. And while those same prosthetics are often available to anyone living with a disability, high costs tend to keep them out of reach. Source link
She did Quebec’s 1st pediatric bone marrow transplant. At 87, she still has some imposter syndrome
Dr. Yvette Bonny is featured by the Government of Canada for Black History Month as one of nine remarkable figures who have helped shape Canadian heritage and identity. In 1980, she performed the first pediatric bone marrow transplant in Quebec and has received many accolades since. Source link
Canadian pediatricians call for cholesterol checks for kids as young as 2 to catch heart risks early
The Canadian Paediatric Society is recommending cholesterol screening for all children between two and 10 years old, saying that about one in 300 Canadians have high cholesterol caused by a genetic condition called familial hypercholesterolemia. Source link
Antipsychotic use in long-term care homes still 'stubbonly high' despite a national target, doctor says
Use of sedating medications in long term care homes has continued to grow since the pandemic and Canadians with dementia are at a great risk, a new report suggests. Source link
Frozen blueberries sold in Canada and U.S. recalled over listeria contamination risk, FDA says
A U.S. company is recalling more than 25,000 kilograms of frozen blueberries that were distributed in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and Canada, U.S. officials say. Source link
Why you shouldn’t count on SPF for all of your sun protection
Sunscreen manufacturers assign an precise SPF number using an imprecise method of lab testing, which could be giving Canadians a false sense of security when using sunscreen to protect themselves from the sun. Source link
Health reform adopted, but Quebec medical specialists remain at odds with government
The federation representing medical specialists in the province is accusing the Coalition Avenir Québec government of stalling negotiations to reach a new agreement. The group is now putting more pressure on officials. Meanwhile, MNAs have adopted Bill 19. It changes how general practitioners are paid and replaces the controversial law known as Bill 2. Source […]
First Nations cancelling medical travel to Vancouver due to FIFA World Cup hotel costs
Indigenous health-care providers in northwest B.C. say they are unable to book patients’ medical appointments in Vancouver during the FIFA World Cup events this summer because of the high cost of hotel rooms and travel. Source link
His heart stopped in a St. John's emergency room after waiting more than 8 hours, now he's calling for change
After a more than eight-hour wait at one emergency department in St. John’s, and a wild ride across the city to a second one, Paul Reid saw his heart monitor go berserk before he lost consciousness. It happened almost three years ago, but Reid is speaking out about it now because he fears systemic problems […]