Health Canada
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healthOntario Cancer Patient Fights for Life-Saving US Treatment Denied by Bureaucracy
Alex Shved battles Stage 4 melanoma and Ontario's health ministry after a $1 million out-of-country treatment request was rejected, citing ongoing funding reviews.
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healthHealth Canada Greenlights First Generic Semaglutide Injection for Weight Loss
Canada approves Apotex's Svemia, a generic Wegovy alternative, expanding affordable chronic weight management options following a reduced-calorie diet and exercise.
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healthHealth Canada Approves Zepbound for Sleep Apnea in Obese Adults
The weight-loss drug becomes the first GLP-1 medication authorized in Canada to treat obstructive sleep apnea linked to obesity, offering a new option alongside CPAP therapy.
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healthSaskatchewan MP Proposes Legislation to Expand Psilocybin Therapy Access
A new Canadian bill seeks to bypass bureaucratic hurdles for psilocybin-assisted therapy, allowing direct prescriptions for PTSD and depression treatment.
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healthCanada MAID Decade Review: Key Statistics and Mental Health Policy Delays
Health Canada data reveals over 76,000 medically assisted deaths since 2016. Cancer remains the primary condition as mental illness eligibility faces continued legislative delays until 2027.
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healthWorld-First Exosome Therapy Achieves Remarkable Burn Recovery Results in Ontario
Hamilton Health Sciences successfully treated a severe burn patient using exosomes, marking a global medical first that accelerated healing and eliminated the need for facial skin grafts.
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healthParliamentary Report Weighs MAID Expansion for Mental Illness After Decade of Legalization
A key parliamentary committee is set to release findings on extending medical assistance in dying to Canadians suffering solely from mental illness, as the nation marks 10 years of the practice.
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healthU.S. Opioid Deaths Drop 23%, but Officials Caution Against Complacency
U.S. federal health officials report a 23% decline in opioid-related deaths last year, driven by naloxone and supply changes, but emphasize the crisis remains complex and fragile.