Deadly Oregon fungus may spread on West Coast
A newly discovered strain of airborne fungus that has caused several deaths in Oregon seems set to spread, researchers say. cbc.ca |
Long-term care 'inadequate': Alberta NDP
Alberta NDP Leader Brian Mason says residents of some long-term care facilities in the province are receiving reduced care because of government cutbacks. cbc.ca |
N.S. cholesterol drug costs to drop 50%
The most commonly prescribed drug in Nova Scotia will soon be 50 per cent cheaper when a generic version of Lipitor becomes available in a month. cbc.ca |
NDM-1 'superbug' found in Brampton hospital
Ontario's first case of the so-called superbug NDM-1 has been identified at the William Osler Health Centre in Brampton, CBC News has learned. cbc.ca |
BDA Calls For Urgent Action On CQC Registration Chaos, UK
The British Dental Association (BDA) has secured an urgent meeting with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to express once again its concerns about registration with the body. Dentists throughout England are finding severe practical problems in the registration process and the quality and consistency of information from the CQC... mnt.to |