75% of family doctors abused by patients: study
Three-quarters of Canadian family doctors say they suffered at least one incident of major abuse at the hands of a patient, according to a new study.
Plavix blood thinner response poor in some
Blood thinner Plavix may not be fully active in some patients, increasing their risk for clots, heart attack and stroke, FDA warns.
Montana governor wants Canadian drugs
Gov. Brian Schweitzer said Thursday that he is seeking U.S. government permission to import cheaper drugs from Canada for use in state insurance programs.
Lab chief had to go: Eastern Health
The head of the largest health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador insisted Friday that a resigning manager was told to quit or be fired.
Cord-blood banks oversell value: Marketplace
Health claims used by private cord-blood banks to persuade parents to save their baby's umbilical cord blood can overstate the benefits, according to an investigation by CBC-TV's Marketplace.
Mastectomy surgeon's reinstatement concerns councillor
The decision to reinstate Dr. Barbara Heartwell's operating privileges may lead to distrust in the medical system, according to Windsor, Ont., city Coun. Bill Marra.
Birth control users sue Bayer
Canadians have launched class-action lawsuits against Bayer Inc., the maker of birth control drugs Yaz and Yasmin, alleging the pills have caused serious health problems.
Blood pressure spikes could boost stroke risk
People with occasional spikes in their blood pressure could be at higher risk of having a stroke than those with regularly high blood pressure, according to new studies released Friday.
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