Doctors at Lawson Health Research in London, Ontario have used a new technique to give kidneys and livers to four patients that typically would not have been viable for transplant. Nivrita Ganguly has the details and more in Health Matters for June 27, 2024.
LONDON (AP) — Princess Anne has left the hospital and returned to her southwestern England estate after an accident thought to involve a horse left her with a concussion.
The CDC warned about a higher-than-expected number of dengue cases among US travelers — 745 cases through June 24.
The former head of perinatal care in New Brunswick and current president of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada is calling on provinces, including New Brunswick, to do a better job of tracking maternal mortality."I can tell you that we're not good at it — just like many other provinces," said Dr. Lynn Murphy-Kaulbeck, who practised in the province for more than 18 years and now teaches at Dalhousie University's medical school in Nova Scotia.Better information is the first s
TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s government protested Friday to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo over at least two sexual assault cases involving American servicemembers on the southern Japanese island of Okinawa which were only recently made public.
“I braced myself, thinking back to past experiences in American hospitals.”
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According to the Arlington Police Department, investigators have identified more than 20 clients who have died since September 2022.
There are encouraging findings from a gene therapy trial at SickKids Hospital in Toronto. Caryn Lieberman reports on a young boy with an ultra-rare disease who received the treatment and is showing potential signs of improvement.
The Okinawa diet reflects the traditional cuisine of Okinawa, Japan, one of the world's Blue Zones. Here's how the diet plays a role in longevity and health.
Federal prosecutors allege Dr. Joseph Lamelas, while at Baylor University, allowed heart surgeries to be performed by unqualified residents without his supervision. He is now chief of cardiac surgery at UM medical school.
Hospice North Hastings had their garden party on June 22. Initially intended to be held in the backyard of the Hospice property on Bridge St. East, that day’s rain prompted moving the proceedings to the Corner Café at the QHC North Hastings Hospital instead. However, the event was extremely well attended and everyone had a wonderful time celebrating the past, present and future of Hospice. Michael Brooks, the chair of the Hospice North Hastings board, comments on this event. The Bancroft Times d
Police believe a "potentially contaminated" batch of zopiclone may be being shared in Stockon-on-Tees.
VANCOUVER — The British Columbia Review Board has ruled that Allan Schoenborn, who killed his three children in 2008, will keep his eligibility for up to 28 days of unescorted leave from a psychiatric hospital.
It is unclear at this time what the circumstances of her death were.
Princess Anne has left hospital following several days of treatment for a concussion and other head injuries, Buckingham Palace said Friday.The 73-year-old Princess Royal—King Charles III’s younger sister—was thought to have been kicked or headbutted by a horse while she was walking in the grounds of her Gatcombe Park estate in southwest England on Sunday. She received treatment from emergency services called to the scene before being taken to a hospital for what proved to be a five-night stay.S
The 'When Calls the Heart' actress fell five stories from a hospital balcony in Vancouver on May 26
Two sun bears underwent general anesthetic for a routine check-up at the vet hospital in Perth Zoo.Footage shared on June 28 shows the procedure underway, including a clip of staff having to lift one of the knocked-out bears onto a table.“Our teams examined their body condition, dental health, [and] joint mobility, and collected pathology samples for testing. We
Even if you don't see a burn, the sun may still be harming your skin.
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