Canada Medical News

Boggles Brown, homeless and indigent middle-aged, tri-sexual, desititue old male hustler - isolated into himself yet surrounded by humanity. A ink and pen rambling of abstract thought . Not your evening newspaper comic strip.

Saturday May 26, 2012 - Shelter Valley Pines Golf Course, Grafton, Ontario For more information, please visit my facebook page "MS Climb with Roxanne Gagliardi"

Is walking becoming the new prescription for health? As Canadian Physicians start prescribing exercise to their patients as a way to combat illness and disease, the Canadian Walking Academy launches their Inaugural Walking Events across the Country.

Kamloops, BC resident Kent Simmonds will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Tony Proudfoot Exceptional Public Awareness Program Award .

London, ON resident Dora Redman will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Honourary Life Member Award, in recognition of her outstanding dedication and exceptional efforts as a volunteer.

Against all odds, video featuring woman with very rare neurological disease wins fan favorite at the Neuro Film Festival.

eCard Express HD enables users to create and customize over 150 greeting cards with high quality stickers and their own photos and images from the Android Gallery.

iTake Supplements & Pills Tracker iPhone application enables users to organize supplements & pills into easy-to-read lists that show useful statistics such as how many days, capsules, and servings left, cost per serving, monthly and total order cost.

Kelowna - Based Medical & Aesthetic Clinic is First to Offer CoolSculpting in the Okanagan.

one45 will be showcasing their complete medical education management suite, available to both undergraduate and graduate medical programs, at this year’s American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC) Annual Meeting on November 4 to 9, 2011.

Imaging technology developed by Mabou-based Halifax Biomedical is generating international attention and creating demand in the global medical market.

Ronco is exhibiting at HealthAchieve 2011 on November 7 and 8, 2011, come and discover the latest in hand protection.

A new device to treat sleep apnea and heavy snoring gains patent protection in the United Kingdom. The device is an effective and inexpensive alternative for those who cannot tolerate, or afford, existing treatments. It can be purchased online.

Object Research Systems, ORS, Inc., Signs distribution agreement for their Advanced Visualization, 3D- PACS Viewer Workstation, ORS Visual with leading medical IT and PACS distribution company in Brazil.

Physiomed Group Inc., a leading health services provider in Ontario and Western Canada, announced that the Ontario Superior Court has approved its acquisition of Healthscreen Solutions Inc.’s Physician Services business, effective October 13th.

Object Research Systems, a Leader in Medcial Imaging Software is pleased to announce the launch of Visual-eyeZ, a competitve-Trade-In program. ORS Advanced Visualization, 3-D software can now be acquired through our Trade-In, Trade-up program.

Devices to treat sleep apnea are expensive and uncomfortable. Underemployed, without insurance, and doubtful about his ability to tolerate existing options, Harry Cutler, with no medical training, creates a simple, less uncomfortable solution.

Dr. Shane has launched his e-book–Keeping Your Cool Thru Your Midlife Meltdown. The book examines the angst of middle age based on many years of clinical experience. It explores the contemporary struggles we all face in this phase of our lives.

Created in partnership with Bold Technologies, an innovative mobile application marks the next step for Styledent Technologies in finding more solutions in new technologies with the goal of improving communication between dentists and technicians.

My Schizophrenic Life: The Road to Recovery From Mental Illness is described as an illuminating portrayal in the current issue of the NAMI Advocate. The review also says the book is a gripping story that will capture any reader.

Patients at participating 123Dentist.com clinics will receive a free professional take-home whitening kit when they book and complete a New Patient exam. Valid until June 30, 2012

Boggles Brown, homeless and indigent middle-aged, tri-sexual, desititue old male hustler - isolated into himself yet surrounded by humanity. A ink and pen rambling of abstract thought . Not your evening newspaper comic strip.

Saturday May 26, 2012 - Shelter Valley Pines Golf Course, Grafton, Ontario For more information, please visit my facebook page "MS Climb with Roxanne Gagliardi"

It is important for many of us to maintain a youthful appearance, but at what cost? Here we feature a company that can help us achieve this inexpensively.

According to Sports Medicine Salary, sports medical professions are now considered one of the most lucrative occupational options for 2012.

Cancer is not a medical problem; it is a human problem. Ever since the war on cancer was unleashed in 1971, very little progress has been made in the fight because the research system is itself suffering from cancer.

MONTREAL, QUEBEC –Med O’clock has launched an easy-to-use smart pillbox application (for iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Android) that you can trust to remind you that it’s time to take your medication.

Is walking becoming the new prescription for health? As Canadian Physicians start prescribing exercise to their patients as a way to combat illness and disease, the Canadian Walking Academy launches their Inaugural Walking Events across the Country.

Telehealth Ontario is a useless service that costs taxpayers more money than it saves them. Asking a registered nurse to perform a triage of a patient over a standard phone line without being able to examine them is sheer lunacy.

Many promising treatments are going unresearched because they cannot be patented. An alteration of an existing piece of US legislation: "The Orphan Drug Act" may allow pharmeceutical companies to profit from this research and hence show interest.

Kamloops, BC resident Kent Simmonds will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Tony Proudfoot Exceptional Public Awareness Program Award .

London, ON resident Dora Redman will receive the ALS Society of Canada’s Honourary Life Member Award, in recognition of her outstanding dedication and exceptional efforts as a volunteer.

Against all odds, video featuring woman with very rare neurological disease wins fan favorite at the Neuro Film Festival.

The HPV vaccine protects against none of the 150 other HPV Strains, is highly expensive, and stops working after just 5 years.

Eyelid Surgery-Gatineau Eyelid Surgery by Experienced Gatineau Eyelid Surgery Clinic. Dr. Yves Toupin, the most experienced cosmetic surgeon in the city, has a Gatineau Eyelid Surgery Clinic that does other types of cosmetic surgery also!

How the suns rays affext us. Why we need protection. What products to use. When to apply and what time of year protection is needed.

US couple forced to sell dream home to pay for medical bills after insurance company refuses coverage for life-threatening illness.

Gatineau Breast Augmentation Surgeon, Dr. Yves Toupin agrees with new UK study that suggests breast augmentation/enhancement boosts women's confidence by a whopping 75%. Women with breast augmentation were more likely to maintain eye contact!

The RespireAide sleep apnea solution, a non-prescriptiion oral device for treatment of sleep apnea and snoring is on sale until April 15, 2012.

The CBCD suggests that infection with the dormant Epstein Barr virus may lead to many major diseases by causing Microcompetition.

A new drug for CFS called Ampligen has hit a snag in gaining FDA approval but is still in the running.

The CBCD believes provider education should be improved to ensure that best practices are being used in regards to neonatal care and herpes prevention.

Join the fee free revolution today! This medical emergency alarm uses a 2-way voice pendant to allow you maximum range and still be protected.

A U.S. advisory panel has said “Women older than 30 should be screened for human papillomavirus every five years...though the results may lead to “significant” harm.”

The CBCD is concerned that a new, potential Hepatitis C vaccine could cause Microcompetition due to its “gene based” nature.

How to reduce the time-consuming release processes in the field of biotechnology with efficient procedures that meet the demands of the FDA.

Some findings show that there is no evidence that Gardasil is effective in preventing either genital warts or cancer in young men.

The CBCD encourages Gilead Sciences to continue in its efforts to fight Hepatitis C despite disappointing results from a mid-stage trial.

Psychiatrists claim their drugs are safe for children. Hear what eight brave mothers, their families, health experts, drug counsellors and doctors have to say.

eCard Express HD enables users to create and customize over 150 greeting cards with high quality stickers and their own photos and images from the Android Gallery.

iTake Supplements & Pills Tracker iPhone application enables users to organize supplements & pills into easy-to-read lists that show useful statistics such as how many days, capsules, and servings left, cost per serving, monthly and total order cost.

The CBCD has learned that Stanford researchers used a new computer model of HCV to show that two new drugs intended to target the virus are cost-effective.

Facebook Group Fights to Create Awareness for Rare Neurological Disease; Declares March as Multiple System Atrophy Awareness Month

The CBCD has learned that a new study published in the journal “Cell” shows that the Epstein Barr virus (EBV) can spread from B cells and cause life-threatening sicknesses.

Loreck Homes to Participate in the Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer

The CBCD learned that a new study from the Mayo Clinic states that one factor associated with fibromyalgia symptoms is a patient's weight.

The CBCD just learned that Medivir AB has announced that its cold sore product Xerclear®, is being launched for over-the-counter use by its partner GlaxoSmithKline in Europe.

Plastic surgery Vancouver patients can visit Dr. Eric Pugash’s updated website to get information on a variety of cosmetic surgery procedures.

The Center for the Biology of Chronic Disease (CBCD) believes the discovery of Microcompetition advanced by Dr. Hanan Polansky may explain the underlying biological mechanism causing the syndrome.

Scientists from MIT, Rockefeller University and the Medical College of Wisconsin have found a technique to generate liver-like cells made from stem cells.

And that someone is Dr Carolyn Dobbins, the author of the recently released book, What A Life Can Be: One Therapist's Take on Schizo-Affective Disorder. She is not only a PhD in clinical psychology but she also has schizo-affective disorder.

A new study on the Epstein Barr virus (EBV) and Multiple Sclerosis (MS) suggests that the association may be more complicated than thought.

Over 600,000 people die from cancer around the the world monthly. Estimated to double in the next 20 to 40 years, a large number of death being avoidable, World Cancer Day raises awareness about cancer and develop strategies to address the disease.

Dr. Joseph King, a skilled Vancouver / Seattle LASIK surgeon and the leader of King LASIK, announces the unveiling of his new website.

The RespireAide sleep apnea device is an inexpensive medical device for treating obstructive sleep apnea and heavy snoring. Sleep apnea is a serious medical condition which is a growing problem in in most countries. RespireAide is based in Canada.

Many millions of people worldwide are suffering from a thyroid that is not functioning properly. Thyroid conditions are often ignored or thought to be another condition. One example is a thyroid that is not functioning properly can cause depression

Arbutus North Dental Centre, a Georgia’s Straight ‘Best of Vancouver’ 2011 Finalist for best dental clinic in Vancouver, has just announced a new promotion that gives patients the chance to earn AIR MILES® reward miles.

Why after nearly 25 years in the field would she want to reveal she has a serious mental illness in her new book What A Life Can Be? Dr Dobbins explains in a recent interview with Healthy Place Radio

Papillary thyroid cancer is commonly diagnosed in women. If discovered early the chances of a full recovery is great.

The CBCD has learned that researchers with the University of Utah and the University of Massachusetts have identified the first gene linked to frequent herpes-related cold sores.