News by subject: HEALTH

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In recognition of Mother's Day on May 12th, Denny's Canada is delighted to announce that they have partnered with Women's Health Collective Canada (WHCC) to host a special fundraiser. From May 7th to 12th, in participating stores across Canada, $2...

May 7, 2024 Amsterdam, the Netherlands ? Royal Philips , today announced that its shareholders approved all proposals at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) 2024, including: The re-appointment of Chairman...

For many Canadians, picking berries is a cherished summertime tradition. To kickstart the season's festivities, The Chopped Leaf is inviting Canadians to indulge in the vibrant flavours of summer with its enticing Berry Breeze Salad. Bursting with...

Inteleos, a non-profit global healthcare certification organization, will host a roundtable discussion titled "Advancing Maternal and Fetal Health through POCUS Training and Certification" on May 29 alongside a side event during the WHO World Health...

Aptose Biosciences Inc. , a clinical- stage precision oncology company developing highly differentiated oral targeted agents to treat hematologic malignancies, will report financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024, on Tuesday, May...

Lumenix is proud to announce a new partnership with the PRAIRIE Hub for Pandemic Preparedness, which received nearly $100 million in new federal research grants today to conduct world-leading vaccine and biomanufacturing research and prepare Canada...

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In the sea of content today, customers ? HCPs and consumers alike ? are overwhelmed with information. This content might be reaching them, but not effectively resonating and activating them to change behaviors. Cutting through this noise requires...

Diagnos Inc. ("DIAGNOS" or "the Company") , a provider of healthcare services in early detection of certain critical health issues, in collaboration with ETS, École de Technologie Supérieure, is proud to announce its participation in the Association...

Genetic Technologies Limited , a global leader in genomics-based tests in health, wellness and serious disease, is pleased to announce the execution of a strategic joint sales & marketing agreement with US based Wellworks for You Inc. (Wellworks). As...

Spectral Medical Inc. ("Spectral" or the "Company") , a late-stage theranostic company advancing therapeutic options for sepsis and septic shock, today provided an update on the Company's Tigris trial, a Phase 3 follow-on study evaluating the use of...

Genenta Science , a clinical-stage immuno-oncology company developing a cell-based platform harnessing the power of hematopoietic stem cells to provide durable and safe treatments for solid tumors, announces that it held its Ordinary and...

Boehringer Ingelheim today presented positive data from the HORNBILL Phase I/IIa study of BI 764524, the first ever study exploring a potential treatment for people living with diabetic macular ischemia (DMI). The study found that BI 764524 was well...

Calgary Health Foundation announces a $10M investment over two years from the Government of Alberta in support of women's health initiatives. This commitment will impact healthcare for women throughout southern Alberta. The one-time investment...

Xenon Pharmaceuticals Inc. , a neuroscience-focused biopharmaceutical company, today announced it will report its first quarter 2024 financial and operating results after the close of U.S. financial markets on Thursday, May 9, 2024. Conference...

Preclinical results of EL-22 from a 2022 study demonstrated physiological (serum creatine kinase level), physical (body weight change), and functional (rotarod test) improvements in the dystrophic features of mdx mice, a mouse model of Duchenne...

The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) is thrilled to announce the return of the Shade Structure Grant Program, following its successful inaugural run in 2020. This initiative awards five grants, each up to $7,500, for the creation of permanent...

Quipt Home Medical Corp. (the "Company") ?, a U.S. based home medical equipment provider, focused on end-to-end respiratory care, announced today that the Toronto Stock Exchange ("TSX") has accepted the Company's notice of intention to implement a...

Theratechnologies Inc. ("Theratechnologies" or the "Company") , a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of innovative therapies, today announced that it will present long-term efficacy, safety and...

PharmaTher Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "PharmaTher") , a specialty pharmaceutical company, announced today Sairiyo Therapeutics Inc. ("Sairiyo"), a company that is forty-nine percent (49%) owned by PharmaTher and fifty-one percent (51%) owned by...

The Canadian Dermatology Association (CDA) has launched its annual month-long Sun Awareness Campaign. This year is focused on protecting children and adolescents; the campaign encourages Canadians to not only educate themselves on effective sun...

A growing body of evidence is showing a concerning rise in the number of new mothers in Canada struggling with mental health conditions who may not be getting the help they need.A variety of factors are playing a role, but ultimately more focused...

Lifeist Wellness Inc. ("Lifeist" or the "Company") , a health-tech company that leverages advancements in science and technology to build breakthrough ventures that transform human wellness, today announced that its Board of Directors has approved...

Today, Protein Industries Canada announced a new project with Enhanced Medical Nutrition (EMN), Acenzia and Gruppo Nutrition to bring new protein products for Canadians with special nutritional requirements. The project partners are utilizing...

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. Biocodex...

April 30, 2024 Philips AI-enabled diagnostic and experiential technologies help put patients at ease while empowering staff with faster, high-quality scans and increased diagnostic confidence Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Miami, US ? Royal...

Armstrongs, A Becklar Company, is proud to announce the grand opening of a state-of-the-art critical event monitoring and data centre in Laval, Quebec. The centre will provide dedicated video monitoring and remote guarding, as well as traditional...

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London Health Sciences Foundation (LHSF) is proud to announce the unveiling of the new Verspeeten Family Cancer Centre at London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC). This momentous occasion not only celebrates the extraordinary generosity of the late...

April 29, 2024 First-quarter highlights Group sales amounted to EUR 4.1 billion, with comparable sales growth of 2.4%Comparable order intake -3.8%, mainly due to ChinaUSD 1.1 billion Respironics litigation settlement reached in the US...

Appili Therapeutics Inc. (the "Company" or "Appili"), a biopharmaceutical company focused on drug development for infectious diseases and medical countermeasures, today announced it has secured additional bridge financing in the amount of C$300,000...

Autism Speaks Canada, a national charity dedicated to creating an inclusive Canada for all individuals with autism throughout their lifespan, announced the appointment of Tracy Culleton as its Executive Director. An extensive search was conducted by...

Microbix Biosystems Inc. , a life sciences innovator, manufacturer, and exporter, announces that Labquality Ltd., a collaborator and customer, is presenting results of its use of Microbix Quality Assessment Products ("QAPstm") for accreditation of...

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety is updating its vehicle-to-vehicle front crash prevention test to address crashes that occur at higher speeds and those in which the struck vehicle is a motorcycle or large truck. Only one of the first 10...

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 Drug...

Entourage Health Corp.   ("Entourage" or the "Company"), a Canadian producer and distributor of award-winning cannabis products, announced today that it will file its financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the fourth...

May is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month and MS Canada invites Canadians to join the MS community and navigate MS together. At MS Canada, we work to educate people on the impact of MS in our country and support people living with MS through...

HealthPRO Canada's Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Christine Donaldson as the organization's President and CEO, effective May 1st, 2024. Donaldson, who joined HealthPRO Canada's senior leadership team nearly seven...

DiagnaMed Holdings Corp. ("DiagnaMed" or the "Company") , a healthcare technology company focused on brain health using AI, today announced that BRAIN AGE® Brain Health AI, a world-first consumer brain health and wellness AI solution that estimates...

During the 46th session of King Faisal Prize on April 22, exceptional accomplishments in the fields of gene therapy for neuromuscular diseases and groundbreaking RNA discoveries were acknowledged. Professor Jerry Mendell was awarded the Medicine...

XORTX Therapeutics Inc. ("XORTX" or the "Company") , a late-stage clinical pharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative therapies to treat progressive kidney disease, is pleased to announce a research paper titled "Raising serum uric acid...

ACTG, a global clinical trials network focused on HIV and other infectious diseases, today announced the opening of A5374, a phase 1/2a study evaluating the safety, tolerability, and antiviral effect of a novel combination regimen that includes...

The Sabin Vaccine Institute yesterday presented the Albert B. Sabin Gold Medal to physician-researchers Keith Paul Klugman and Shabir Ahmed Madhi, and its Rising Star award to infectious diseases epidemiologist Nicole Elaine Basta at a ceremony in...

PharmaTher Holdings Ltd. (the "Company" or "PharmaTher") , a specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced receipt of a Complete Response Letter ("CRL") for its Priority Original Abbreviated New Drug Application ("ANDA") for Ketamine that was...

The federal Liberal-NDP coalition government recently announced it would work with the provinces to fund universal prescription drug benefits for contraceptives and diabetes medications. It is the first step toward a national pharmacare program that...

Pizza Nova announced today its latest installment in a series of donations to support breakfast programs for Ontario students. On April 12, 2024 Domenic Primucci, President of Pizza Nova, presented the contribution of $28,767 to Student Nutrition...

The rates of precancerous skin conditions and skin cancers are soaring in many parts of the world. Actinic keratosis (AK) is the most common form of precancer, with over 40 million Americans a year developing this condition. Treating AKs before the...

Lophos Holdings Inc. ("Lophos" or the "Company") is delighted to announce the successful receipt of building occupancy for its subsidiary, Lophos Pharmaceuticals Corp., in Napanee, Ontario. This milestone achievement follows the dedicated efforts of...

Khure Health will be presenting at the National Kidney Foundation Spring Clinical Meetings on May 14-18, 2024 in Long Beach, CA.Pentavere will be presenting at the following medical conferences: Canadian Retina Society Annual Meeting on May 3-5,...