News by subject: HEALTH

Microbix Biosystems Inc. , a life sciences innovator, manufacturer, and exporter, announces its successful adoption of software to upgrade, digitize, and integrate its Enterprise Resource Planning ("ERP") platform and electronic Quality Management...

LifeLabs was delighted to welcome Ontario's Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, the Honourable Sylvia Jones, to our International Reference Laboratory (IRL) in Toronto. The visit is Minister Jones' first to LifeLabs, Canada's leading medical...

New research looking at the mental health and eating behaviours of patients 1-year after bariatric surgery has found that a short, 7-session telephone cognitive behavioural therapy (Tele-CBT) intervention is helpful in reducing symptoms of...

August is recognized as National Hair Loss Awareness Month, a time to bring attention to an issue that affects a significant number of people at some point in their lives. Hair loss can have a profound impact on mental well-being, confidence, and...

Autism Speaks Canada, a national charity dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, has awarded over $4.8 million to 198 projects across the country since 2010.   Autism Speaks Canada's Community Grants...

Back in Motion Rehab Inc. (DBA Legacies Health Centre) is delighted to announce the launch of our first Medical and Walk-in Clinic, located in the existing state-of-the-art Health Centre in North Vancouver. The clinic opened to the public on July 27,...

At The Steadman Clinic and Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI), it's not only the world-class surgeons, scientists and researchers that bring home awards and accolades.  Dan Drawbaugh, who has served as CEO of The Steadman Clinic and SPRI...

In recognition of World Breastfeeding Week, Momcozy, a trusted partner for millions of mothers worldwide, is embracing this year's theme of 'Real Support for Breastfeeding Moms.' From August 1st to August 6th, shoppers on Amazon will have access to a...

Emids, a global leader in technology-led transformation and digital engineering solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industry, has announced the launch of its Generative AI platform, EPulseAI by Emids for the Healthcare industry. The...

A recent survey conducted by Essilor®, part of EssilorLuxottica a leading global eyecare and eyewear provider, revealed that children's eye health and vision are often overlooked by parents amidst the many other concerns they face.1 The survey, which...

Zenas BioPharma, a global biopharmaceutical company committed to becoming a leader in the development and commercialization of immune-based...

In honor of World Breastfeeding Week, Medela, the brand trusted by millions of moms*, announced today a new feature in the award-winning Medela Family app coming later this month to raise awareness for the effort breastfeeding requires and celebrate...

Optimi Health Corp. (FRA: 8BN) ("Optimi" or the "Company"), an end-to-end drug researcher and formulator licensed by Health Canada to produce and supply, for clinical research purposes and in controlled patient markets, psychedelic substances such...

The Biocodex Microbiota Foundation, an organization founded by Biocodex and dedicated to inspiring scientific projects that explore the microbiome, is calling for grant proposals from innovative researchers at Canadian institutions. The Biocodex...

SKYCLARYS® recently approved in US as the only treatment indicated for patients with Friedreich's ataxia   Proposed acquisition represents meaningful step forward in Biogen's strategy for sustainable growth, adding a highly complementary...

Genenta Science , a clinical-stage immuno-oncology (I/O) company developing a cell-based platform harnessing the power of hematopoietic stem cells to provide durable and safe treatments for solid tumors, today announced that: the Phase 1...

MCI Onehealth Technologies Inc. ("MCI" or the "Company") , a clinician-led healthcare technology company focused on increasing access to and quality of healthcare, is seeking approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange to transfer certain of its...

CHW (Canadian Hadassah-WIZO) is pleased to announce the launch of the third annual S.O.S ? Starting Over Safely summer campaign, aimed at empowering victims of domestic violence in Canada and Israel. Building upon the success of last year's campaign,...

Daily strawberry consumption was linked to improved cognitive function, lower blood pressure and higher antioxidant capacity in a randomized clinical trial presented this week at Nutrition 2023, the annual meeting of the American Society of Nutrition...

Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL), Canada's premier nuclear science and technology laboratory, is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with the Sylvia Fedoruk Canadian Centre for Nuclear Innovation, Inc. (Fedoruk Centre), that...

Nurse Dispatch Service will make IV Drip Therapy Bookings faster and easierCustomers will have access to top-notch consultation services provided by Registered Nurses, ensuring the highest standard of careMobileMedIV.com will Soft Launch in August...

Nymox Pharmaceutical Corporation [OTC: NYMXF] (the "Company") is pleased to announce today important new long-term clinical trial results from the Company's 146 patient NX03-0040 NYMOZARFEX (TM) U.S. study for low grade localized prostate cancer. New...

Spectral Medical Inc. ("Spectral" or the "Company") , a late-stage theranostic company advancing therapeutic options for sepsis and septic shock, today announced that it has enrolled a total of 69 patients for the Company's Tigris trial, a Phase 3...

IntelGenx Corp.  (the "Company" or "IntelGenx") today announced the execution of a Research Grant Agreement with Karolinska University Hospital and that the manufacturing of both active and placebo films are underway in preparation for a planned...

Medicenna Therapeutics Corp. ("Medicenna" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: MDNA TSX:...

OPEN Health, a global provider of consultancy, HEOR and market access, and scientific communications services, today announced a new team of experts will lead its HEOR & Market Access Scientific Office. This expert team will be led by Dr. Elisabeth...

July 24, 2023 Second-quarter highlights Group sales increased to EUR 4.5 billion, with 9% comparable sales growthIncome from operations amounted to EUR 221 million, compared to EUR 11 million in Q2 2022Adjusted EBITA...

Mydecine Innovations Group Inc. ("Mydecine" or the "Company") (NEO:MYCO) a biotechnology company engineering the next wave of innovative medications and treatment protocols to directly address mental health with a particular emphasis on addiction...

Curium, a world leader in nuclear medicine, announced today the publication of the results of its European, multicenter, prospective cross-over clinical trial which compared [18F] piflufolastat ([18F]DCFPyL) versus [18F]fluoromethylcholine PET/CT in...

Reliq Health Technologies Inc. ("Reliq" or the "Company"), a rapidly growing global healthcare technology company that develops innovative Virtual Care solutions for the multi-billion dollar Healthcare market, is pleased to announce that it has...

The Center for Disease Analysis Foundation (CDA Foundation) announced today that it received an $8 million grant from Gilead Sciences as part of Gilead's Relink grant program. CDA Foundation will disperse the grant to qualifying tax-exempt...

The Alzheimer Society of Canada in collaboration with Brain Canada Foundation, Canadian Institutes of Health Research ? Institute of Aging, and Research Manitoba are investing $5,989,000 in 44 dementia researchers as part of its annual research...

Buchanan Technologies ranks among the world's Top 100 Vertical Market MSPs for 2023, according to ChannelE2E, a CyberRisk Alliance resource. Buchanan Technologies was ranked 30th among the top vertical market MSPs in the...

Shanghai Junshi Biosciences Co., Ltd ("Junshi Biosciences," HKEX: 1877; SSE: 688180), a leading innovation-driven biopharmaceutical company dedicated to the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel therapies, announced that the...

Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, "Eisai") and Biogen Inc. (Nasdaq: BIIB, Corporate...

Avricore Health Inc.  ("Avricore Health" or the "Company") is pleased to announce its agreement with Ascensia Diabetes Care, a global diabetes care company, to integrate their blood glucose monitoring (BGM) systems, marketed as CONTOUR®NEXT GEN and...

GenEmbryomics, a medical genetics company with world leading intellectual property, today announced that it has retained WallachBeth Capital ("WallachBeth") as its financial advisor and investment banker to provide general financial advisory and...

The Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT) is reaching out to all Occupational Therapists across the province to inform them of the progress of their Acting Against Racism and Intolerance (AARI) efforts and invite them to a series of...

Orion Biotechnology Canada Ltd. (Orion), a drug discovery and development company unlocking the therapeutic potential of previously undruggable G Protein-Coupled Receptors (GPCRs), today announced that it has successfully completed a discovery...

Ceapro Inc. ("Ceapro" or the "Company"), a growth-stage biotechnology company focused on the development and commercialization of active ingredients for healthcare and cosmetic industries, announced today the expansion of its collaboration with the...

PharmaTher Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "PharmaTher") , a commercial-focused specialty pharmaceutical company, is pleased to announce that it has successfully completed a research study evaluating PharmaPatchtm, a proprietary microneedle patch,...

Proposed merger to create Nasdaq-listed biotech company focused on advancing Neurogene's differentiated portfolio of genetic medicines for complex neurological diseases Combined company is expected to have a cash balance of approximately $200...

The Alzheimer Society of Ontario is expressing its optimism at today's release of full clinical trial data from the phase three trial of donanemab, a treatment candidate for Alzheimer's disease developed by Eli Lilly. "Today's data is the latest in...

The CenExel Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Stuart Goldblatt has joined CenExel as our new CEO effective July 17, 2023. Tom Wardle will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, CenExel Board of Directors. Said Tom Wardle, "We...

Algernon Pharmaceuticals Inc.  (the "Company" or "Algernon"), a Canadian clinical stage pharmaceutical development company, announces a non-brokered private placement for gross proceeds of CDN$205,000 (the "Offering") of units (the "Units") at an...

Bunzl Canada is proud to have hosted its 23rd annual Ripple of Hope golf tournament in support of the Arthur & Sonia Labatt Brain Tumour Research Centre at Toronto's Hospital for Sick Children. On July 11th, Bunzl Canada, its vendor partners, and...

Workplace Options, the largest independent provider of holistic wellbeing solutions, announced a new interactive and proactive data tool for its client companies called the Workplace Stress Index. The resource, the first of its kind, measures...

Citeline, a global leader in clinical trial intelligence, has announced a strategic partnership with Clinrol, a clinical trial recruitment company, to expand and enhance patient recruitment for upcoming clinical trials across the Asia-Pacific (APAC)...

BetterLife Pharma Inc. ("BetterLife" or the "Company") , an emerging biotech company focused on the development and commercialization of cutting-edge treatments for mental disorders, is pleased to highlight the American College of Physician's ("ACP")...

LifeLabs has been named one of Canada's Best Employers for Diversity in 2023 by Forbes and is the only organization to be honoured in the category of Health Care Equipment & Services. This is the second consecutive year LifeLabs has been recognized...