The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) says melanoma rates are increasing and it represents the largest increase of any cancer, particularly in males. The CCS estimates there will be about 11,300 new melanoma cases and about 1,300 new deaths in 2024
Municipalities and businesses in B.C., Alta., Man., Ont., Que. N.B., P.E.I. and N.S. joined the project to make free sunscreen available for public use. The initiative is led by Save Your Skin Foundation, a national patient-led non-profit dedicated
Results of a survey conducted for the Canadian Men's Health Foundation (CMHF) include: Forty-three percent of young men aged 19-29 are at risk of depression; The risk of moderate-to-severe depression is significantly higher in men aged 19 to 29 (43%)
Canada has the largest population of patients with MS in the world. Study participants who had been in Canada for 70% of their lives were 38% more likely to develop MS than those who had been here for 20% of their lives. Age may also play a role
B.C. was selected as the test bed for a genomics project to improve kidney transplant outcomes across Canada in partnership with Canadian Blood Services. Researchers say a new form of precision medicine for transplant patients could ultimately reduce
The SPECT/CT scanner at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax uses 3D imaging that allows physicians to diagnose and treat certain diseases, like cancer and heart disease, with enhanced precision. Nova Scotia Health says it’ll improve patient
Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable and is curable if detected early. Researchers say if Canada is to eliminate cervical cancer, every health system across the country should integrate self-sampling into their cervical cancer screening
Research Co. found 64% of Canadians are very confident or moderately confident that the healthcare system would be there to provide assistance if they had to face an unexpected medical condition or disease. This proportion was 79% in 2019. When
Thousands of cancer patients in England will gain fast-tracked access to trials of personalized cancer vaccines following the launch of an NHS trial “matchmaking” service to find life-saving treatments. The investigational cancer vaccines evaluated
N.B.’s looking to follow in the footsteps of Que., N.S. and Ont, who reduced unnecessary physician paperwork through changes in legislation. The changes, for doctors whose patients receive benefits from the Department of Social Development, include