Electrical Glitch at Halifax Hospital Now Fixed
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The electrical glitch occurred at the Halifax hospital forced the doctors to postpone some surgeries and two restaurants of the hospital were also shut down temporarily, but now the problem has been fixed.
Operating rooms at the Halifax Infirmary building, which is situated at the Queen Elizabeth II Health Sciences Centre, got affected by the electrical problem.
Needle-Sharing Surges; But Vancouver Faces the Lowest Rate
As revealed by a recent report released by the University of Victoria’s Centre for Addictions Research, there is a significant rise in the number of users who share injection needles. The centre monitored the use of the drug for three years.
CFIA Issues Warning against E. Coli Tainted Meat
People are being warned against eating raw beef, which they may have bought from North York store, by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, since the meat might be tainted with strains of E. Coli.
Canadian Study: Just a Snippet of Hair Could Reveal Heart Attack Risk in Advance
A study by Canadian researchers informs that a minute snippet of hair could possibly reveal whether a person is running a risk of witnessing heart attack, which is months in advance to suffering the attack.
Surgeon Asked to Give Up Medical Practice
A weight loss surgeon from Gold Coast, Australia has been asked to retire from medical practice after he was found guilty of medical negligence, following an investigation into the loss of life of two patients, who had been operated upon by the surgeon, Michael Russell Broadbent, 67.
Online Apology by Chinese Oil Manufacturer for Surpassing Chemical Limit: Tainted Oil Recalled
A Chinese cooking oils manufacturer, Jinhao Camellia Oil Corp., said that almost 42.5 tons of the products made by it, surpassed the limits of containing a chemical in its oil that can cause cancer.
Sunshine Coast Hospital’s Bed Shortage Trouble Could’ve Cost 25 Year Old His Arm: Father
A father from MINYAMA wishes to see the Sunshine Coast’s new hospital be built at the earliest, post the claims regarding shortage of beds, as this could almost cost his son his arm.
Daniel Watson, a 25 year old had to get treatment for severe infection as an outpatient at Caloundra Hospital.
George Patterson Y&R, NSW Health’s New Advertising Agency
After facing fierce competition for grabbing a major project, New South Wales Health has selected George Patterson Y&R, Sydney to be its chief creative agency.
‘Light the Night’: An Event to Boost Morale of Blood Cancer Patients
The Leukaemia Foundation's Light the Night scheduled to be held at Sturt Park will have a regional adolescent girl, who struggled out of blood cancer, as one of its balloon ambassadors. The event is going to take place on September 4, at night.
Esophageal cancer risk related to common bone drugs
A British study found this week that people who consume a commonly used class of osteoporosis drugs called bisphosphonates for more than five years may be increasing their chances of developing cancer of the gullet or esophagus by two times.
Health insurance is becoming more taxing
Employees have to pay a bigger share of their health insurance as the companies pass on more costs to their employees to survive recession.
As per a national study released this week, workers paid an average of 14 percent more in premiums this year while employers held their own cost increases to ‘a modest 3 percent’.
Botox maker agrees to pay $600m to settle charges
The maker of Botox, Allergan, has agreed to pay $600 million to settle charges which it illegally promoted and sold through the year 2005 for unapproved uses like treating headaches.
The settlement, the latest in a continuing justice department crackdown on off-label drug promotion carried out by pharmaceutical companies, comes with an unusual postscript.
Influenza Cases on the Decline
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board announced that influenza type symptoms have been on the decline with General Practitioners reporting fewer patients, though it would be still too early to determine whether the spread of influenza is about to recede in the near future.
Influenza Cases on the Decline
Hawke’s Bay District Health Board announced that influenza type symptoms have been on the decline with General Practitioners reporting fewer patients, though it would be still too early to determine whether the spread of influenza is about to recede in the near future.
Rain Plays Spoilsport at Greerton Lions Fundraiser
The fundraising campaign organized by the Greerton Lions on Friday’s afternoon did not achieve the expected success; not because the donors were not generous enough, but because of the rain.
Rain Plays Spoilsport at Greerton Lions Fundraiser
The fundraising campaign organized by the Greerton Lions on Friday’s afternoon did not achieve the expected success; not because the donors were not generous enough, but because of the rain.
Labor: DHB’s Decision Concerning Cutting Home Help for Elderly a Failure Without Card
The Capital and Coast DHB’s decision, in relation to cutting home help for the elderly populace in the nation with no community services care, will be a total failure, as this is what Labor considers.
Winnie Laban, Aged Care spokesperson, said that the decision will cut help to almost 500 people in the Wellington region.
Labor: DHB’s Decision Concerning Cutting Home Help for Elderly a Failure Without Card
The Capital and Coast DHB’s decision, in relation to cutting home help for the elderly populace in the nation with no community services care, will be a total failure, as this is what Labor considers.
Winnie Laban, Aged Care spokesperson, said that the decision will cut help to almost 500 people in the Wellington region.
Doctor Says Drinking Computer Program Should be Installed Countrywide
In order to assist GPs and nurses spot problem drinkers and help them, a Wanganui doctor has created a computer program. Now he wants that this program should be used countrywide.
Doctor Says Drinking Computer Program Should be Installed Countrywide
In order to assist GPs and nurses spot problem drinkers and help them, a Wanganui doctor has created a computer program. Now he wants that this program should be used countrywide.
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