Canadian Medical Association Journal
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healthOntario Boy Dies of Rabies After Bat Encounter While Sleeping
An 11-year-old Canadian boy died from rabies weeks after a bat landed on his face while he slept, despite showing no visible wounds.
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healthOntario Boy, 11, Dies of Rabies After Bat Contact at Cottage
An 11-year-old boy died from rabies in an Ontario hospital after a bat landed on his face at a cottage. His parents did not seek treatment as there were no visible wounds.
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healthOntario Child Dies in First Local Rabies Case in Decades
An 11-year-old Ontario boy has died from rabies, the province's first locally acquired case since 1967, after contact with a bat.
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healthKelowna Construction Worker Battles Cancer After New Job
A Kelowna construction worker diagnosed with Stage 4 lung and brain cancer receives timely support from his employer and coworkers.
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healthCanada Faces Over 250,000 New Cancer Cases in 2026
A study projects over 250,000 new cancer cases in Canada by 2026, with four types accounting for nearly half. Survivors face increased risks.
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healthAdult ADHD Stimulant Prescriptions Surge Sevenfold Since 2016
A Canadian study finds adult stimulant prescriptions rose over 700% since 2016, with sharp growth among women and 25-34-year-olds - raising concerns about diagnostic rigor and prescribing patterns.