News by subject: HEALTH

Update to Release on Globe Newswire from May 25, 2023 13:30 ET Vielight announced on Thursday, May 25, 2023 that its Vielight RX Plus device - which uses near-infrared light technology to accelerate the recovery of adults with COVID-19 - has been...

Canadian quick-service restaurant chain, The Chopped Leaf, says why wait for the official start of summer?! Shake a bowl of their Summer Strawberry Salad today at one of their 100+ locations across Canada (and growing). Enjoy the sweet flavour of...

Canadian youth are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis. How did we get here and what solutions are available? Premiering today via Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts and elsewhere, TVO Today's In Our Heads podcast is a six-part series...

Multiple sclerosis organisations from Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, MS International Federation, Spain, U.K., and U.S. have jointly declare their collective commitment to a global research strategy to cure MS. There are multiple...

Triple Hair Group Inc. ("Triple Hair" or the "Company"), a company specializing in the development of innovative treatments for alopecia, is pleased to announce that it has received positive results from various preclinical safety studies on its...

Leading iGaming brand, Minimum Deposit Casinos (MDC), has carried out a month-long comprehensive study analysing health concerns linked to online gambling and excessive screen/device use. The objective of the study is in line with raising awareness...

June 14, 2023 Economic analysis of cost of Vall d'Hebron University Hospital Stroke Unit shows direct-to-angio stroke pathway can save more than USD 3,000 per patient Amsterdam, the Netherlands ? Royal Philips , a global leader in health...

The Canadian Academy of Health Sciences (CAHS) and the Royal Society of Canada (RSC) have established an expert panel to assess Canada's role in global health and to identify opportunities for Canada to enhance its leadership. There are crucial...

SummerSeries in Trillium Park has an exciting season of programming offering the perfect setting to enjoy music, arts, wellness, and nature. Starting July 1 until late-September, visitors are invited to join in on the fun and support local,...

Today, TELUS Health issued its annual 2023 Drug Data Trends and National Benchmarks Report, revealing that diabetes has replaced inflammatory diseases, such as rheumatoid arthritis, as the top drug category for claims in Canada. A significant...

Dan's Farmaroot announced today the launch of its award-winning DFEnergy ginseng liquid sachets into independent gas, grocery and convenience stores across Canada, through an agreement with MVR Cash and Carry who represent over 3,000 stores and over...

Today, Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital celebrates the completion of its historic Bloorview Research Institute (BRI) expansion with the unveiling of its newly constructed, 11,000-square-foot research tower. Through its new facilities,...

This Father's Day, the Canadian Men's Health Foundation (CMHF) is encouraging dads to do something they already love to do?park far away. June marks CMHF's annual Move for Your Mental Health month, as well as international Men's Health Month....

Theratechnologies Inc. ("Theratechnologies" or the "Company") , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies, will hold a video conference call on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, to update investors...

Peripheral and Central Nervous System Drugs Advisory Committee voted based on data from large global confirmatory Phase 3 Clarity AD clinical trial in patients living with early Alzheimer's disease The PDUFA action date for traditional approval of...

Today, a physician from Ottawa, Dr. Amanda Black became the new president of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) at their Annual Clinical Scientific Conference (ACSC 2023). Dr. Black begins her 1-year term and of her many...

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 Alzheimer Society of Ontario is encouraged by today's Health Canada approval of three biomarker tests developed by Roche Diagnostics to detect indicators of Alzheimer's disease pathology. The tests are an additional, less costly option for health...

Anthos Therapeutics, a clinical-stage...

People with heart failure and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) can significantly reduce hospitalizations and ER visits as well as related costs by being adherent on...

The American Academy of Implant Dentistry (AAID), the first organization in the world dedicated to implant dentistry, will be featured in the award-winning documentary series Viewpoint with Dennis Quaid. This long-running series, hosted by well-known...

Nubeva Technologies announces its success in decrypting live LockBit ransomware. This achievement is highlighted in a newly published case study, providing a detailed analysis of a targeted attack and successful recovery at a 240-bed hospital. The...

A report released today by the Centre for International Governance Innovation (CIGI) at the 12th RightsCon summit in Costa Rica reveals that almost 25% of people who experience online harm feel they are targeted due to their gender identity. It says...

Dimensions, has announced that Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) has officially approved their ELEVATE for Veterans-Only Program as a VAC Interdisciplinary (IDC) inpatient program. The Canadian company offers health and wellness retreat experiences with...

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. , a neurology-focused biopharmaceutical company, today announced that the company will present at the Goldman Sachs 44th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in Dana Point, CA. Company Fireside Chat Presentation...

Fennec Pharmaceuticals Inc. , a commercial stage specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced Pedmarqsitm? known as PEDMARK® in the U.S. ? was granted marketing authorization by the European Commission. Pedmarqsi is the first and only approved...

Anaqua, the leading innovation and intellectual property (IP) management technology provider, today announced that global medical technology company Getinge has selected Anaqua's AQX in order to consolidate the management of all its IP assets onto a...

Titan Medical Inc. ("Titan" or the "Company") , a medical technology company headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, announced today that the Company has entered into an asset purchase and license agreement ("Agreement") with Medtronic , a global leader...

The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC) will be holding its Annual Clinical and Scientific Conference this June 6-9 in Ottawa. This 4-day event will include discussion panels, workshops, and a multitude of plenary sessions on...

NRx Pharmaceuticals, Lotus Pharmaceuticals, and Alvogen to collaborate on the further development and commercialization of NRX-101 for suicidal treatment-resistant bipolar depression (S-TRBD) for global marketsLotus Pharmaceuticals will acquire...

Profound Medical Corp. ("Profound" or the "Company"), a commercial-stage medical device company that develops and markets customizable, incision-free therapies for the ablation of diseased tissue, announced today that, with sponsorship and support...

York University continues to strengthen its position as a leader in creating a more sustainable and inclusive world, ranking among the world's top 40 universities for advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as revealed...

Starting June 1, 2023, British Columbians can get the care they need conveniently at their local pharmacy for 21 minor ailments ? including allergies, shingles, oral thrush, pink eye, dermatitis, acid reflux, hemorrhoids, cold sores, insect bites and...

June 1, 2023 Amsterdam, the Netherlands and Irvine, California, U.S. ? Royal Philips , a global leader in health technology, and Masimo , a global medical technology company, today announced FDA clearance allowing the activation of SedLine® Brain...

Today the ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada) recognizes the start of ALS Awareness Month across the country. Join us as we raise awareness for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a devastating disease that affects more than 3,000 Canadians currently...

This June, MS Canada welcomes riders across the country back through its annual MS Bike events. MS Bike tours happen over a four-month period in 12 in-person locations across the country, with the option to join virtually from anywhere in Canada. As...

Reunion Neuroscience Inc. ("Reunion" or the "Company"), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed...

Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company developing and delivering novel therapies for the management of central nervous system (CNS) disorders, today announced presentations on Sunosi® (solriamfetol) at SLEEP 2023, the annual meeting...

BioSyent Inc. ("BioSyent", "the Company", TSX Venture: RX) is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, BioSyent Pharma Inc., has received regulatory approval from Health Canada for a new oncology supportive care product. BioSyent Pharma Inc. signed...

The Ontario Health Coalition announced the results of a mass community-run referendum, where Ontarians were given the opportunity to have their say on if they would like their public hospital services to be privatized to for-profit hospitals and...

Brain Cancer Canada, the country's leading charitable organization dedicated to brain cancer research, has announced a $100,000 grant to St. Michael's Hospital, a site of Unity Health Toronto. The funds will facilitate the acquisition of a...

Clinical ink, a pioneering leader in eSource and complex site data collection, is delighted to announce its partnership with Teckro, a trailblazer in mobile site engagement solutions. The collaboration combines Clinical ink expertise in Direct Data...

Children First Canada has released a new report, ?Pedianomics: the Social Return on Investment in Improving the Health and Wellbeing of Children and Adolescents'. The report is a comprehensive assessment of the past 5 years of investments in the...

Spectral Medical Inc. ("Spectral" or the "Company") , a late stage theranostic company advancing therapeutic options for sepsis and septic shock, today provided an enrollment update on Tigris, the Company's follow-on study designed to build on...

Revive Therapeutics Ltd. ("Revive" or the "Company") , a specialty life sciences company focused on the research and development of therapeutics for medical needs and rare disorders, announced today an update on the Company's U.S. Food & Drug...

OLON Group, a global leader in the development and production of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) for CDMO and general markets, announces the start of construction of a new facility at its Rodano site (Milan, Italy) which will be entirely...

Tessa Therapeutics Ltd. (Tessa), a clinical-stage cell therapy company developing next-generation cancer treatments for hematological malignancies and solid tumors, today announced two presentations featuring clinical data from the company's...

Curium, a world leader in nuclear medicine, today announced that the Committee for...

Vielight announced Thursday that its Vielight RX Plus device ? which uses near infrared light technology to accelerate the recovery of adults with COVID-19 ? has been approved by Health Canada, the federal agency responsible for the nation's health...

Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), Teck Resources Limited ("Teck") and VGH & UBC Hospital Foundation are partnering to study how antimicrobial copper can be used to prevent infections and improve health outcomes in three long-term care homes across the...