An Ontario resident is hospitalized after contracting rabies, likely from contact with a bat in the Timiskaming region. Rabies, a rare but fatal viral infection, causes brain and spinal cord inflammation. Ontario’s last human case was in 1967. Close contacts of the patient are being assessed for post-exposure treatment.
Starting Oct. 30, Quebec will allow advance requests for medically assisted death (MAID) without waiting for federal Criminal Code updates. The law permits patients with serious illnesses to pre-arrange MAID, ensuring their dignity in end-of-life care. Quebec seeks federal support, but prosecutors will respect provincial law until challenged.
A new report reveals that emergency room visits in Canada are taking 20-30% longer than three years ago. The median stay for urgent cases is now 4.1 hours, while less severe cases average 2.7 hours. Wait times have risen sharply in Manitoba and Prince Edward Island.
As school begins, children with chronic anxiety may need extra support. Experts recommend parents engage in open conversations, avoid blanket reassurances, and ensure anxious kids attend school. Therapy can help shift their thinking from extreme fears to realistic scenarios, promoting coping and resilience.
Health misinformation spreads rapidly on social media, posing risks to public health. The University of Waterloo's U-MAS tool tracks and identifies harmful false claims, like vaccine hesitancy, before they escalate. Experts emphasize the need for regulatory actions and education to counteract these dangers effectively.
A major Lancet review identifies vision loss and high cholesterol as new dementia risk factors, alongside 12 known factors like smoking and diabetes. Preventing dementia may involve lifestyle changes, such as treating cataracts and managing cholesterol, though broader public health interventions are also necessary.
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