Canadian Health Reference Guide

Monday, February 08, 2010

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		B.C. to Seek and Treat Most Vulnerable HIV Patients
Publish your news! Write to us at: news@chrgonline.com		Vancouver, February 8, 2010 - A unique pilot program will get underway shortly in Vancouver�s Downtown Eastside and Prince George to seek and treat vulnerable populations who are either undiagnosed or untreated for HIV. The four-year, $48-million . . . [click here for more]

Inauguration of the new Cardiology Unit at the Montreal General Hospital Modernizing patient well-being at the MUHC		New hope for patients with lactic acidosis A research team directed by the Montreal Heart Institute receives a grant of $2.5M from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research
Montreal, February 8, 2010 - On Feb. 5, the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) is proud to celebrate the opening of its new Cardiology Unit, which includes a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit, at the Montreal General Hospital. Designed according to innovative . . . . . . [more]		Montreal, February 8, 2010 - A team of eight Quebec-based researchers has just been awarded a major grant of $2.5 million by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). Under the direction of Dr. Christine Des Rosiers, a researcher at the Montreal . . . [more]

Aboriginal Nurses Association of Canada and Canadian Healthcare Association build the Foundation for Cultural Safety in Health System		Windsor Regional Hospital Reaches New Heights Hospital Celebrates "Topping Off" of New Facility
Ottawa, February 8, 2010 - Many barriers in the health system prohibit health professionals from providing the most appropriate quality care to Canadians. One barrier of particular concern to First Nation, Inuit and M�tis peoples, as well as to those of . . . . . . [more]		Windsor, February 8, 2010 - The Hon. Dwight Duncan, MPP for Windsor-Tecumseh and Minister of Finance, Hon. Sandra Pupatello, MPP for Windsor West and Minister of Economic Development and Trade and Bruce Crozier, MPP for Essex, joined hospital officials . . . [more]

Merck Partners with BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS for Seek and Treat research program to reduce HIV/AIDS incidence in BC $1.5-million contribution to evaluate the provincial initiative to expand HIV/AIDS treatment and care in Prince George and Vancouver's Downtown Eastside		1.25 million donation for a health education program to be set up at CHUM
Vancouver, February 5, 2010 - Merck is pleased to announce its $1.5 million funding commitment over three years to the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS (BC-CfE) in support of its research program entitled "Seek and Treat for Optimal Prevention of HIV/AIDS", . . . . . . [more]		Montr�al, February 5, 2010 - The Fondation du Centre hospitalier de l'Universit� de Montr�al (CHUM) has received a $1.25 million donation from Pfizer Canada for a patient health education program to be set up at CHUM. The hospital centre's health promotion . . . [more]

N.B. - $19.5-M nursing home for Perth-Andover		Organizations across Canada team up to improve the health of Canadians $15.5 million invested in chronic disease prevention by the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer, with support from the Public Health Agency of Canada and the Heart and Stroke Foundation
Perth-Andover, February 5, 2010 - A $19.5-million nursing home will be built in Perth-Andover to replace Victoria Glen Manor Inc. Minister of State for Seniors Brian Kenny made the announcement on Feb. 4. "A state-of-the art facility for the residents . . . . . . [more]		Ottawa, February 4, 2010 - More than 30 organizations from across Canada are uniting as partners in a series of initiatives designed to improve the health of Canadians by preventing chronic disease. A total of $15.5 million is being invested in seven collaborative . . . [more]

Bar coding for improved medication safety in Canada one step closer National consensus reached on Joint Technical Statement for drug products		More Ontarians Living with Chronic Disease: Ontario's Doctors
Toronto, February 4, 2010 - A pan-Canadian initiative was announced on Feb. 3 that will ultimately have a major impact on patient safety by reducing preventable medication errors. In collaboration with pharmacy supply chain stakeholders, the Institute . . . . . . [more]		Toronto, February 4, 2010 - The number of patients living with chronic disease in Ontario is on the rise, finds a new report by the Ontario Medical Association (OMA). The study reveals that between 1995-2005, the number of patients with diabetes has increased . . . [more]

A research project at the Montreal Heart Institute is selected to receive a grant of more than $2.3 million from the Canadian Institutes of Health Research		New accreditation for the Research Ethics Committee of St Mary�s Hospital Center The Research Ethics Committee of SMHC will now be able to approve projects involving minors and incompetent adults
Montreal, February 4, 2010 - A research team led by Dr. John D. Rioux, a researcher at the Montreal Heart Institute (MHI) and professor in the faculty of medicine at the Universit� de Montr�al, has been awarded a grant of more than $2.3 million to finance . . . . . . [more]		Montreal, February 4, 2010 - The Minist�re de la sant� et des services sociaux (MSSS) has recognized the outstanding quality of the Research Ethics Committee (REC) of St Mary�s Hospital Center (SMHC) by granting it the ability to review, approve, and monitor . . . [more]

Ontario creates 54 new medical school spaces at the Mississauga Academy of Medicine		Drug developed at McMaster will aid MS patients
February 4, 2010 - Ontario is creating 54 new medical school spaces at the Mississauga Academy of Medicine as part of our plan to strengthen the economy and improve health care. A crew of about 50 workers is building the new facility at . . . . . . [more]		Hamilton, February 4, 2010 - For people with advanced multiple sclerosis, walking across their own bedroom can be difficult, but a drug initially developed at McMaster University is offering them new hope. The drug, Ampyra (generic name dalfampridine) . . . [more]

Ontario - Increasing Access To Modern Long-Term Care Homes		New single dose study shows: Generic extended release nifedipine not bioequivalent to Adalat� XL� Total exposure to generic nearly 20 per cent lower when taken after meal
February 4, 2010 - Residents in long-term care homes can look forward to more modern and comfortable living as the province redevelops more than 4,100 beds across Ontario. Ontario is rebuilding 4,183 existing beds and updating facilities . . . . . . [more]		Toronto, February 4, 2010 - An extended release generic nifedipine product (Mylan-Nifedipine extended release 60 mg formerly Gen-Nifedipine extended release 60mg, Genpharm ULC) is not bioequivalent to the Canadian originator product, Adalat� XL�, according . . . [more]

Health Canada approves tadalafil to help patients with serious, life-threatening lung disease Adcirca� is the first once-a-day PDE-5 inhibitor oral therapy for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension		Labopharm Receives FDA Approval For OLEPTRO� Second U.S. FDA Product Approval in Just Over a Year For Labopharm's CONTRAMID(R) Controlled Release Technology
Toronto, February 4, 2010 - Adcirca� (tadalafil) is now available in Canada for the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). Adcirca represents an important new and convenient option for the estimated 2,000 to 10,000 Canadians with this rare . . . . . . [more]		February 4, 2010 - Labopharm Inc. (TSX: DDS; NASDAQ: DDSS) announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved OLEPTRO� (trazodone hydrochloride) Extended Release Tablets, a novel once-daily formulation of the antidepressant trazodone, . . . [more]

A Heavy Toll: Canadian Thoracic Society Report Reveals True Cost of Lung Disease Many Canadians unaware of heavy price of COPD on patients and the healthcare system		$23M Supports Adults With FASD and Autism at Community Living BC
Ottawa, February 3, 2010 - A review of Canadian data by the nation�s leading lung specialists has provided the factual evidence to support what respirologists across the country have been suspecting for some time. Shockingly, more people are being admitted . . . . . . [more]		Victoria, February 3, 2010 - Beginning Feb. 1, 2010, more adults with complex needs can apply for and receive Community Living BC (CLBC) services through a three-year provincial investment of $23.2 million. The Personalized Supports Initiative focuses . . . [more]

New Chair Of eHealth Ontario Confirmed Government Appoints Health Technology Executive Raymond Hession		The Canadian Pain Society supports the NACI recommendations on shingles vaccination Anyone who has had chickenpox is at risk of experiencing the painful reality of shingles
February 3, 2010 - Ontario has confirmed Raymond Hession as the new Chair of eHealth Ontario's board of directors for a three-year term. The appointment, made by Order-In-Council, took effect February 1, 2010. Mr. Hession has considerable . . . . . . [more]		Oshawa, February 3, 2010 - The Canadian Pain Society (CPS) supports the National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommendations for the use of a vaccine to significantly reduce the risk of developing herpes zoster (shingles) and post herpetic . . . [more]

BC - Interior Gets Better Cancer Care, Closer to Home		Statistics show women are at higher risk for Alzheimer's
Kelowna, February 3, 2010 - A new, state-of-the-art radiation therapy treatment unit and a brachytherapy suite was officially opened on February 1 at the BC Cancer Agency�s Centre for the Southern Interior, which will help more patients from the Interior . . . . . . [more]		Toronto, February 3, 2010 - "Beat Brain Sag: Ladies, Give Your Grey Matter a Lift!" is an event for both women and men who want to take charge of their lives before cognitive decline takes charge of them. Presented by the Women of Baycrest in partnership . . . [more]

Promised Long Term Care Staff Critical to Government's Wait Times Strategy		Power of Movement 2010 unites Canadians for arthritis research World's largest yoga fundraiser creates call-to-action to reach half-million dollar mark
Toronto, February 3, 2010 - Without funding for additional staff promised by the McGuinty government in its 2008-2009 Provincial Budget, care levels in homes will continue to decline and the sector will not have the capacity to ensure the success of the . . . . . . [more]		Toronto, February 3, 2010 - On Sunday, March 7, thousands of Canadians will focus their intentions on doing yoga to raise money for critical arthritis research Power of Movement 2010, the world's largest yoga fundraiser. Since the fundraiser's inception . . . [more]

India's Fortis Hospitals, Bangalore, Ranked 1st in the List of World's Best Hospitals for Medical Tourists Asia is the Preferred Choice for Medical Tourists (Six Hospitals in the List of Top 10 are in Asia)		Nurses Say Elderly Cassellholme Home for the Aged Residents May be at Risk: ONA Calls for External Resolution to Staffing Issues
Bangalore, India, February 3, 2010 - The Bangkok based Medical Travel Quality Alliance (MTQUA), which promotes standards and practices for medical travelers, has recognized Fortis Hospitals, Bangalore (formerly Wockhardt Hospitals) as the worldwide favorite destination . . . . . . [more]		North Bay, February 3, 2010 - Following more than two years of unsuccessful attempts to convince the management of Cassellholme Home for the Aged in North Bay to fulfill its obligation to rectify staff and supply shortages, the Ontario Nurses' Association . . . [more]

Government of Canada Makes Strategic Investment In World-leading Children's Health Website $4.5 million will give AboutKidsHealth true national reach, long-term sustainability		Double agent: glial cells can protect or kill neurons, vision Discovery from Universit� de Montreal and McGill University�s Montreal Neurological Institute
Toronto, February 2, 2010 - Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced that the Government of Canada is contributing $4.5 million dollars over three years to AboutKidsHealth.Created and operated by The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) in Toronto, AboutKidsHealth . . . . . . [more]		Montreal, February 2, 2010 - Scientists have identified a double agent in the eye that, once triggered, can morph from neuron protector to neuron killer. The discovery has significant health implications since the neurons killed through this process results . . . [more]

Alzheimer's Foundation for Caregiving in Canada unveils latest strategy to encourage healthy aging New Web Site Focuses on Being Proactive, Reducing Risks for Dementia		VYVANSE� - new ADHD treatment option - now available in Canada Survey reveals insights into ADHD treatment
Richmond Hill, February 2, 2010 - When was the last time you went for a brisk walk, ate dark leafy vegetables or toured a museum with a friend? With growing evidence showing that these are the types of lifestyle choices that can pay off now and in the . . . . . . [more]		Montreal, February 2, 2010 - Canadian families managing Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) have a new treatment option. Shire plc (LSE: SHP, NASDAQ: SHPGY), the global specialty biopharmaceutical company, announced the Canadian availability . . . [more]

The University of Ottawa Heart Institute has a new look!		The Canadian Dermatology Association Launches New Campaign to Warn Against the Dangers of Indoor Tanning
Ottawa, February 2, 2010 - We have launched our new web site: www.ottawaheart.ca Come to visit us! Meet our very large team and how they help make the Heart Institute even more extraordinary every single day. We want to share with you details . . . . . . [more]		Ottawa, February 2, 2010 - The Canadian Dermatology Association's new "Indoor Tanning is Out" campaign launches on Feb. 2, targeting young women with the message that indoor tanning is not as safe as they think. "Through its Sun Awareness program, . . . [more]

New Replacement Equipment to Enhance Diagnostic Testing in Manitoba $17.7-Million Investment Will Support Patient Care		Albertans to benefit from reduced prices for existing generic drugs New price becomes effective April 1
February 1, 2010 - Patients will have access to enhanced diagnostic testing as a result of a $17.7-million investment in new and replacement equipment for hospitals around the province, Health Minister Theresa Oswald announced on January 29. �Providing . . . . . . [more]		Edmonton, February 1, 2010 - The Government of Alberta has taken another step to reduce generic drug costs. Effective April 1, the price of currently available or existing generic drugs will be reduced from 75 per cent to 56 per cent of the price of comparable . . . [more]

Pharmacy Endorses Alberta's New Funding and Services Plan Collaborative Approach Will Build Drug System That Works for Patients, Pharmacies, Government		Bioniche E. coli O157 Vaccine Recognized in Prestigious Scientific Journal Article written by vaccine's inventor, Dr. Brett Finlay
Edmonton, February 1, 2010 - The Alberta Pharmacists' Association (RxA) and the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores (CACDS) stated that they strongly support the new pharmacy funding and services model agreement announced on January 28 by Alberta Health . . . . . . [more]		Belleville, February 1, 2010 - Bioniche Life Sciences Inc. (TSX: BNC), a research-based, technology-driven Canadian biopharmaceutical company, announced on January 28 that Econiche�, the world's first vaccine developed to reduce the shedding by cattle of Escherichia . . . [more]