Many seniors in long-term care depressed
Nearly half of seniors living in long-term care homes in Canada show signs of depression, according to a report that points to ways of improving their quality of life. cbc.ca |
Tanning bed law essential: cancer society
The Medical Society of P.E.I. and the Canadian Cancer Society are still waiting for the province to move on legislation for tanning beds, and they say guidelines aren't enough. cbc.ca |
Maple Leaf Consumer Foods sausages recalled
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning people with milk allergies not to eat three kinds of Maple Leaf Consumer Foods garlic sausages, saying the products were not properly labelled. cbc.ca |
U.S. drug firm penalized $300M for criminal actions
A major U.S. drug company, Forest Pharmaceuticals, has agreed to plead guilty to three charges related to selling an unapproved drug, promoting an antidepressant to children and obstructing federal agents. cbc.ca |
BDA Urges Dentists In England To Join Call For Action On CQC
Dentists in England are being urged to join a British Dental Association (BDA) campaign calling on the Government to address concerns about the registration of dental practices with the Care Quality Commission (CQC). The BDA is asking practitioners to demonstrate the strength of feeling on this issue by contacting their Member of Parliament directly... mnt.to |