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CBC | Health & Science News

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Generic heart drugs measure up to branded versions: review

Brand-name drugs for treating cardiovascular disease don't appear to be clinically superior to generic versions, say U.S. researchers who reviewed studies comparing the drugs.

Zimbabwe cholera outbreak killed nearly 500, WHO says

A cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe has killed nearly 500 people in the largest outbreak recorded recently, the World Health Organization said Tuesday.

Common heart surgery drug may be more dangerous than cheaper alternatives: study

The risk of death during cardiac surgery tended to be higher among patients who were given the drug aprotinin to control blood loss compared with less expensive alternatives, a Canadian review suggests.

81 children in B.C. killed themselves in last 4 years: report

Suicide is the second-leading cause of preventable death for B.C. children between 12 and 18, a new study of youth suicide said Tuesday.

Alberta ombudsman to examine out-of-province health funding program

Complaints from people who've been denied funding by Alberta's out-of-province health program prompted Alberta ombudsman Gord Button to launch an investigation Tuesday.

Nova Scotia's Capital Health cuts surgeries to deal with deficit

There will be 1,000 fewer surgeries in the Halifax region next year as Capital Health tries to fend off a $7-million deficit.

Canadians fall through cracks without pharmacare: report

The rising cost of drugs prevents some Canadians from getting the treatments they need, the Canadian Health Coalition said in renewing its call for a national pharmacare plan on Tuesday.

Carleton student council reinstates cystic fibrosis fundraiser

The student council at an Ottawa university has reversed its controversial decision to pull out of an annual fundraiser for the Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation after vocal protests from students

More melamine-tainted eggs found in Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities say more eggs imported from mainland China have been found to be tainted with melamine - a chemical used to make plastics and fertilizers.

More female physicians, pharmacists working in Canada: reports

More women are joining the ranks of health-care occupations in Canada, including the traditionally male-dominated professions of medicine and pharmacy, according to a report released on Monday.

Group aims to test 1 million for World AIDS Day

A worldwide drive to test one million people for HIV in the week ahead of World AIDS Day on Monday has been highly successful, a U.S. AIDS group said.

Nursing shortage keeps Grand Falls pediatric unit closed

The authority responsible for hospitals and clinics in central Newfoundland says an ongoing nursing shortage will keep a pediatric unit closed.

Window widens for giving clot-buster to Canadian stroke victims

Canadian stroke patients can receive a clot dissolving drug within 4.5 hours to minimize damage, an extension of the conventional three hour window, experts said in releasing new treatment guidelines on Monday.

U.S. FDA seeks broader regulatory powers

In a report released on Monday, U.S. authorities proposed beefing up regulatory registrations and hiring third-party inspectors in a bid to protect the food supply chain.

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