Ventilator tubes recalled after 3 deaths
A Massachusetts company is recalling tracheostomy tubes used to help patients on ventilators breathe after receiving reports that three people died while using them. cbc.ca |
N.B. paraplegic identifies alleged attacker
A man who was left a paraplegic as a result of a stabbing three years ago identified the man he said was behind the knife attack in a Moncton, N.B., courtroom Wednesday afternoon. cbc.ca |
Drop-side crib ban proposed by Health Canada
Health Canada has announced it will begin public consultations on drop-side cribs this fall to determine whether to proceed with a proposed ban on their sale and import. cbc.ca |
Mouse virus found in some chronic fatigue blood
Scientists have found a family of mouse viruses in some people with chronic fatigue syndrome, raising more questions about whether infection plays a role in the illness. cbc.ca |
Government lacks tools for mass recalls: Aglukkaq
The federal health minister says outdated legislation makes it difficult for the government to quickly deal with recalls like the Fisher-Price recall of millions of items. cbc.ca |