Diagnostic test results sent to wrong doctors offices in Saskatchewan

REGINA - A Saskatchewan health agency says there are recent instances of diagnostic test results being sent to the wrong doctor offices....More

Critics laud progress, but say Nova Scotia's autism plan neglects adults

HALIFAX - Critics say while a year-old Nova Scotia government plan aimed at providing more services for people living with autism has improved support for young children, older kids and adults continue to be left behind....More

CP Exclusive: Nurses should order tests, diagnose common ailments: report

TORONTO - Ontario should allow nurses to perform more tasks, from diagnosing common ailments like throat and ear infections to managing and prescribing drugs, such as birth control pills, says a new report obtained by The Canadian Press....More

College athletes' deaths in workouts prompt recommendations for better oversight, prevention

CHICAGO - The most dangerous time for amateur athletes may not be during the heat of the game or even in rigorous practices....More

Audiologists, speech language pathologists vote to strike in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX - More than 100 health-care workers at hearing and speech centres across Nova Scotia have voted to strike to back their contract demands....More

Hand sanitizer meant to kill germs recalled due to bacterial contamination

TORONTO - A hand sanitizer meant to protect people from germs is being recalled because of bacterial contamination, Health Canada said Thursday....More

Deaths in the psychiatric ward: Montreal hospital under heavy scrutiny

MONTREAL - A Montreal hospital has come under intense scrutiny after two psychiatric patients were killed and a third patient was allegedly attacked in the course of several days....More

Ontario health minister says changes to refugee health care creates class system

TORONTO - Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews is urging the federal government to reverse its decision to ”significantly reduce” health coverage for refugee claimants....More

Governor General's guard falls during parade, stabs himself with bayonet

OTTAWA - Ottawa paramedics say a member of the Governor General's Foot Guards stabbed himself with his own bayonet after falling during the changing of the guard ceremony....More

First Nation to proceed with lawsuit against Nova Scotia government

PICTOU LANDING, N.S. - A First Nation in Nova Scotia is moving forward with a lawsuit against the provincial government and Northern Pulp Nova Scotia Corp....More

Doctors start study to monitor effects of cuts to refugee health benefits

OTTAWA - Health care providers across the country are starting a research project to monitor what they say will be the adverse effects of federal government cuts to health-care benefits for refugees....More

Diagnostic test results sent to wrong doctors offices in Saskatchewan

REGINA - A Saskatchewan health agency says there are recent instances of diagnostic test results being sent to the wrong doctor offices....More

Critics laud progress, but say Nova Scotia's autism plan neglects adults

HALIFAX - Critics say while a year-old Nova Scotia government plan aimed at providing more services for people living with autism has improved support for young children, older kids and adults continue to be left behind....More

CP Exclusive: Nurses should order tests, diagnose common ailments: report

TORONTO - Ontario should allow nurses to perform more tasks, from diagnosing common ailments like throat and ear infections to managing and prescribing drugs, such as birth control pills, says a new report obtained by The Canadian Press....More

College athletes' deaths in workouts prompt recommendations for better oversight, prevention

CHICAGO - The most dangerous time for amateur athletes may not be during the heat of the game or even in rigorous practices....More

Audiologists, speech language pathologists vote to strike in Nova Scotia

HALIFAX - More than 100 health-care workers at hearing and speech centres across Nova Scotia have voted to strike to back their contract demands....More

Feds hike danger rating on ecstasy while health officers urge drug policy reform

VANCOUVER - Glowsticks, fuzzy pants and DJ Johnny Fiasco were the recipe for a Calgary rave back in the late-'90s when it was Kevin's job to supply the key ingredient: white powder-packed capsules that stoked touchy-feely-dance vibes in partiers until dawn....More

Smartphone app helps ovarian cancer surgeons and researchers in B.C.

VANCOUVER - Smartphone technology is now entering the operating room, allowing ovarian cancer surgeons in B.C. to use an application to store and track information in a database. The smartphone app was spearheaded by Dr....More

National dialogue on doctor-aided suicide needed to decide issue: CMAJ editorial

TORONTO - Canadians need to engage in a broad national dialogue on the issue of whether terminally ill patients should have the legal right to "therapeutic homicide," says an editorial in the Canadian Medical Association Journal....More

Gluten-free goes mainstream, but expert cautions against adopting food fad on a whim

TORONTO - Clara Cohen may covet croissants and go bonkers for baguettes, but she's given them up in pursuit of good health....More