Kidney Disease Deaths Spike in Canada, Framework Urged
Chronic kidney disease deaths have surged 71% in Canada over three decades, prompting calls for a national framework. Learn about the crisis affecting 1 in 10 Canadians.
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Boehringer Ingelheim Names New Board Member for IT
Boehringer Ingelheim announces Harsha Deshmukh's appointment to Board of Managing Directors for IT and Global Business Services effective February 2026.
SKYRIZI® Gets Positive Reimbursement for UC in Canada
Canada's Drug Agency recommends SKYRIZI® for ulcerative colitis reimbursement, and AbbVie signs a Letter of Intent with the pCPA, improving access for 120,000 Canadians.
Grey Bruce drug disposal nets meds for hockey tickets
Grey Bruce residents exchanged unused pharmaceuticals for Barrie Colts hockey tickets in a successful medication safety initiative. Learn how this program helps combat opioid misuse and environmental contamination.
Edmonton's Cancer Care Breakthrough Cuts Treatment Costs 90%
Edmonton's Cross Cancer Institute leads a revolutionary immunotherapy approach, achieving 52% remission rates while slashing treatment costs by 90%. Discover how local research transforms cancer care.
Saskatoon renews detox centre funding amid confusion
Saskatoon City Council has renewed funding for a provincial detox centre, though some councillors admitted they didn't know its location. Learn about this important decision for addiction recovery services.
Dipharma's Novel Method Detects Nitrosamine Risks
Dipharma publishes a peer-reviewed study unveiling a novel method to detect and characterize nitrosamine impurities in Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients, enhancing drug safety and regulatory compliance.
Royal Ottawa Launches Day Detox for Addiction Treatment
The Royal Ottawa introduces Canada's first day detox program for alcohol and opioid addiction, addressing overwhelming demand with innovative outpatient care.
Calgarian's 5-year kidney donor wait reveals transplant crisis
Rossalyn Fritz waits 9 hours daily on dialysis as new report shows rising deaths on transplant lists. Her story underscores Canada's growing organ donation crisis.
$1M Legion donation for veteran VR PTSD treatments
Edmonton's HiMARCC receives $1 million Legion donation for groundbreaking virtual reality therapy treating PTSD in Canadian veterans. Innovative treatment shows promising results.
Winnipeg sewage capacity crisis reaches critical point
Winnipeg confronts urgent sewage capacity limitations as North End Treatment Plant construction continues. Learn about the infrastructure challenges facing Manitoba's capital.
Manitoba approves rare disease drug coverage
Jeremy Bray wins drug coverage for rare condition after provincial announcement. Read how this decision impacts rare disease patients across Manitoba.
Manitoba puts millions toward rural water upgrades
Manitoba announces significant funding for rural water and wastewater system improvements across the province. Learn how this investment will impact communities.
Manitoba announces new meth crisis plan with coordination
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew reveals coordinated strategy to tackle methamphetamine crisis, including new resources and enhanced collaboration across government agencies.
Frontline worker calls for improved Sask. addictions care
Chantel Huel, a former addict turned outreach worker, urges Saskatchewan to enhance addiction treatment services. Her powerful story highlights the need for better support systems.
Novo's obesity drug shows 14.5% weight loss in trial
Novo Nordisk's experimental obesity drug amycretin demonstrates significant weight loss results in mid-stage study, advancing to late-phase testing for diabetes patients.
Winnipeg man denied $300k treatment coverage
Jeremy Bray fights for life-changing spinal muscular atrophy treatment after Manitoba denies coverage. Learn about his journey and healthcare challenges.
Breakthrough in aggressive brain tumour treatment
Canadian and U.S. researchers achieve major breakthrough in treating aggressive brain tumours using innovative portable ultrasound technology. Learn how this could revolutionize cancer care.
Novo Nordisk Alzheimer's Drug Trials Fail
Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk faces major setback as Alzheimer's drug trials fail. Learn how this impacts the weight-loss leader's expansion plans.
First in Canada: Surrey man gets chronic pain implant
A Surrey man makes medical history as Canada's first recipient of an electrical device implant for chronic pain relief. Learn about this groundbreaking treatment.
Manitoba family seeks coverage for rare disease medication
A Winnipeg family battles for provincial coverage of expensive medication risdiplam to treat a rare genetic disease. Learn how you can support their cause.
Saskatoon overdose alert issued after 104 cases
Saskatchewan health ministry issues overdose alert in Saskatoon after 104 overdoses in 10 days. Frontline workers cite treatment barriers as fatalities rise.
India probes cough syrup deaths amid safety concerns
Indian officials are investigating whether safety failures led to children dying from contaminated cough syrup. Get the latest details on this developing health crisis.
B.C. toddler gets stem cell treatment at Duke University
A Vancouver toddler with cerebral palsy travels to Duke University for groundbreaking stem cell therapy. Parents report remarkable improvements in his condition already.
Eli Lilly Reaches $1 Trillion Valuation Milestone
Eli Lilly becomes the first pharmaceutical company to achieve a US$1 trillion market valuation, driven by unprecedented demand for its weight-loss treatments. Discover how this milestone reshapes the industry.
Montreal's MUHC using AI to optimize chemotherapy
The McGill University Health Centre in Montreal is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to personalize and improve chemotherapy treatments for cancer patients.
Denmark compensates for Novo Nordisk vision loss
Danish authorities provide compensation to patients experiencing vision loss linked to Novo Nordisk medications. Learn about the pharmaceutical safety developments affecting Canadian consumers.
Vancouver councillors oppose Metro wastewater plan
Vancouver city councillors are pushing back against Metro Vancouver's liquid waste management plan, citing concerns over costs and environmental impact. Learn about the debate.
Saskatoon waste smell could linger until 2028
Saskatoon residents face persistent waste processing odours until 2028 as city council debates $93.4 million pipeline solution. Councillor calls 3-year timeline 'awful long time' to fix the problem.
Budget excludes IVF funding despite campaign promise
Advocates express disappointment as federal budget fails to include promised IVF funding, leaving Canadian families struggling with fertility treatment costs. Learn about the impact.
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