By Staff The Canadian Press Posted September 25, 2023 2:22 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size Canada has approved a vaccine to prevent Ebola in non-pregnant and otherwise healthy adults aged 18 and older. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says the single-dose Ervebo vaccine should be offered to individuals who …
Molnupiravir is given to thousands of vulnerable patients to treat against Covid The antiviral, made by US pharma giant Merck, forces mutations in the virus By Emily Craig Published: 00:28 BST, 26 September 2023 | Updated: 01:44 BST, 26 September 2023 A Covid drug hailed as a game-changer and prescribed to over 20,000 British patients …
New guidelines recommend the use of self-screening tests for human papillomavirus (HPV) to improve access to cervical cancer screening for women facing barriers. Several provinces in Canada are transitioning from the Pap smear to the HPV test for screening. The guidelines, published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, focus on preventative care, health care equity, …
Sophia Loren hospitalized after sustaining serious injuries in a fall at her home in Geneva over the weekend, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Loren slipped in the bathroom, fracturing her femur and hips in several places so severely that she required emergency surgery. Sources close to the Italian acting legend, who turned 89 earlier this …
1 of 2 | A new study found for the first time that patients who suffer from debilitating fatigue and other symptoms of long COVID have medically distinct responses to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. File Photo by geralt/Pixabay Sept. 25 (UPI) — Medical distinctions in patients who experience brain fog, extreme fatigue, and other symptoms associated …
Can We Regrow Our Teeth? Scientists Conducting Groundbreaking Trials The prospect of regrowing our own teeth may soon become a reality, thanks to a team of scientists led by a pioneering Japanese pharmaceutical startup. These researchers are on the verge of commencing human trials for a revolutionary drug that has displayed promising results in growing …
Title: Alarming Surge in Dangerous Medical Incidents in Maryland Hospitals Introduction: Maryland hospitals have witnessed a shocking rise in life-threatening medical errors, which more than tripled between 2019 and 2022. A recent report from the state revealed a record-breaking 832 adverse events from October 2021 to September 2022, the highest since data collection began in …
Working from Home Could Be Making You Fatter, Survey Suggests While working from home may seem appealing, allowing for a more relaxed morning routine and the luxury of staying in your pyjamas all day, a recent survey has indicated that it may be causing weight gain. According to the survey, British people consume approximately 800 …
The findings come from a survey of more than 1,300 middle-aged women By Xantha Leatham Deputy Science Editor For The Daily Mail Published: 15:43 BST, 25 September 2023 | Updated: 15:47 BST, 25 September 2023 Middle-aged women spend less than five hours a week on their own needs, self-care, and hobbies, according to a survey …
Children across Canada are experiencing excessive wait times to see specialists and receive necessary treatment, according to a recently published report. The report, focusing on delays in scoliosis surgeries, highlights the potential long-term impacts on children and the healthcare system. It reveals that four out of ten children undergo surgery after the recommended wait time …