Canada is one of the world's top users of processed plasma products from other countries and Canadian Plasma Resources (CPR), a private company that just opened its doors in Saskatoon, wants to further develop plasma production in this country.
Montreal-based drugmaker Valeant has announced its chief executive Michael Pearson is stepping down as soon as a replacement can be found.
Before receiving public funding in 2009 midwives worked on a private-pay system. Some are thinking of returning to the two-tier model to accommodate the 1,800 women on a wait list.
A life-threatening health emergency meant a B.C. couple rang up $200,000 US in medical expenses while on a trip to Florida. They had bought travel insurance and it paid the entire cost. But ultimately, that big bill could end up costing the couple.
Active transport might be an important and easy choice to increase physical activity, public health researchers say.
The Heart and Stroke Foundation is hoping its new smartphone app will give Canadians basic knowledge of CPR so they feel more comfortable responding in emergency situations.
The trial of parents charged in their young son's death will resume today in Lethbridge after it was abruptly adjourned Thursday over a dispute between the Crown and defence counsel.
