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Canadian seniors struggling to afford medication, study finds
Steve Morgan is the lead author of new study and a professor at the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia
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Asthma diagnosis wrong in 33% of adults
Study indicates most patients continued taking medication — sometimes daily — despite not having the condition
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Woman denied access to blockbuster drug
A B.C. woman with hepatitis C says the province won't pay for the new medication Harvoni because of the cost
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On the front lines of Canada's opioid crisis
The situation has become so bad that volunteers in Vancouver are helping addicts out of unauthorized injection sites
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Prescription drug death of boy gets health minister's attention
Family of eight-year-old boy who died due to prescription error meet with Ontario Health Minister Eric Hoskins, who says he is 'all in' for change
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Boy' found dead after pharmacy error
Coroner's report concluded Andrew had not taken Tryptophan, his prescribed sleep medication, and his system had 3 times the maximum adult dose of Baclofen
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Abortion pill still unavailable in Canada
Almost a year after it was approved for sale in Canada, the drug known as "the abortion pill" is still not available to Canadian women.
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Mix of medications led to mistaken dementia diagnosis
After spending hours online reading up on drug reactions, Betty Wallwork realized her mix of medications was wasn't improving her health, but making it worse
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Faulty Alzheimer's diagnosis
An 85-year-old woman is warning others after she was diagnosed with Alzheimer's only to find out a bad reaction to a mix of medications was causing her to show signs of confusion, anxiety and aggression.
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How a Canadian teen was caught in a FBI terrorism sting
It's a twisted story of how a Canadian man was caught in a FBI terrorism sting, despite having no history of violence and no criminal record. So how did an 18-year-old Canadian — now 20 years old — end up plotting to bomb the New York...
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Long Term Use of Tylenol
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South Korean researchers develop a smart patch for diabetes
Most diabetics need a finger prick test several times a day to determine whether their blood sugar level is under control. But the developers of this transparent patch with its electric circuits and tiny gold plates claim that they will...
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The trouble with diagnosing asthma
Doctors say condition over-diagnosed, inhalers sometimes used inappropriately, but more stringent screening would help
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Risks that go with heartburn medication
Proton pump inhibitors for heartburn point to overmedication, and about 40% of patients don't have good reason to be taking the drugs long term
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The real cost of the world's most expensive drug
Soliris is a life-saving drug, with a half a million dollar price tag. Patients are fighting the government to foot the bill, but not challenging the drug company to lower the price.
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A look inside Halifax's newest addiction recovery support centre
People in Halifax struggling with addiction, substance use, and gambling disorders now have a new place to go for support. A new outpatient recovery centre is opening in downtown Halifax on Thursday. The CBC's Paul Palmeter went on a tour.
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Quebec to offer free RSV shots for infants. Here's what you need to know
Dr. Caroline Quach-Thanh, a microbiologist and pediatric infectious disease specialist, says this new medication should lead to a marked decrease in emergency room visits and hospitalizations.
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War on Gaza: At least 21 killed in Israeli attack on Gaza’s al-Mawasi ‘safe zone’
An Israeli attack on Gaza’s al-Mawasi area, a designated humanitarian area, killed 21 Palestinians and targeted makeshift tents.
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Winnipeg paramedics offer hands-on demonstration of their life-saving work
In advance of Paramedic Services Week, members of the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service invited people, including Mayor Scott Gillingham, to learn about the work our first responders do.
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Drug Takeback Day encourages Rockland residents to properly dispose of unused, expired medications
The Foundations Recovery Community Center and the Prevention Education for East Ramapo Coalition organized the event.
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Kane In Your Corner: Experts warn against counterfeit weight loss drugs
Injectable weight loss drugs are in demand but with prices high and supplies low, many consumers are turning to the internet for unapproved versions. The Food and Drug Administration says that's a mistake
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FDA ruling allows NY pharmacies to sell abortion pill Mifeprestone
Women need a physician’s prescription to be able to purchase the medication.
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Saskatchewan says it wants more details before joining federal pharmacare plan
Ottawa released the long-awaited details of the federal government's pharmacare plan. It has an initial commitment to cover some diabetes treatments and contraception but as CBC's Pratyush Dayal reports, Saskatchewan is yet to decide if...
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Health minister says cost of pharmacare will take time to figure out
Reporters pressed Mark Holland on the cost of pharmacare as he announced the launch of the program on Thursday. Holland says it will take time to work out the cost of the new service.