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990 Ontario cancer patients received too-low doses of chemotherapy drugs
Cancer Care Ontario says four hospitals are informing patients that they received lower than intended doses of the chemotherapy drugs cyclophosphamide and gemcitabine.
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India’s top court rejects Novartis AG’s right to patent new version of cancer drug.
NEW DELHI – India’s Supreme Court on Monday rejected drug maker Novartis AG’s attempt to patent an updated version of a cancer drug in a landmark decision that health activists say ensures poor patients around the world will get continued access to cheap versions of lifesaving medicines. Novartis had argued that it needed a patent
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Several NuGo-brand bars recalled due to unlisted milk
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is warning people with allergies to milk to not consume certain NuGo-brand products. The affected products may contain milk that is not listed on the labels, according to the CFIA and manufacturer Lifestyle Evolution Incorporated. The affected products, which have been distributed in Ontario, British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, include
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More products added to St. Thomas brand recall
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has added the following Bar Clams and Bar Clam Stew to a recall list of St. Thomas products issued March 15, 2013. The products may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum.
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Alzheimer Society of Ontario launches ”Finding Your Way”
For families caring for a loved one with dementia, it can be a frightening experience discovering the person has wandered away from home.
The Alzheimer Society of Ontario says about three-in-five Canadians with dementia go missing at least once during their illness.
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Angry Bird pyjamas recalled
Health Canada has issued a warning about a certain type of children’s sleepwear because they don’t meet flammability requirements.
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Dumplings recalled due to unlisted egg and milk
A brand of frozen dumplings has been pulled from grocery store shelves because it contains egg and milk not listed on the label.
Yum Yum Food brand Sui Mai, which is sold frozen in 228-gram packages with the UPC 8 30121 10017 0, was distributed in Ontario.
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Ottawa scientists make breakthrough discovery in the fight against obesity
OTTAWA, Ont. – There may be a new weapon in the battle of the bulge and the discovery was made right here in Ottawa.
Scientists at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute have made a breakthrough by manipulating muscle stem cells to create brown fat in the human body.