E. coli infection can act like ‘acid on the intestinal wall,’ expert says
.A recent E. coli outbreak in multiple daycare centres across Calgary has led to more than a dozen children hospitalized, with some requiring dialysis.
Calgary E. coli outbreak: Province announces $2K for affected families as infections rise
Eleven days after an E. coli outbreak was declared in Calgary daycares, Alberta’s premier will be joining provincial and health officials for an update on the outbreak.
How this AI mammogram could help detect breast cancer years in advance
The technology uses AI to provide women with personalized risk estimations one to two years ahead of time, even when a current mammogram comes back clear.
B.C. doctor who worked with Canadian aid worker killed in Ukraine calls for federal denouncement of attack
Dr. Tracey Parnell, of Cranbrook, said the Russian attack that killed Anthony “Tonko” Ihnat was a deliberate targeting of humanitarian workers.
E. coli outbreak parents to Alberta premier: ‘What are you going to do?’
In an open letter sent to the premier’s office Thursday morning, the parents questioned why they haven’t heard public comments from Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.
Doctors explain serious kidney disease facing some kids infected with E. coli in Calgary
Children under age five are most at risk of developing a severe illness called hemolytic uremic syndrome (HUS), a kidney disease that can be caused by E. coli 0157.
Should Canadians still use nasal decongestants? What we know after FDA panel ruling
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ruled Tuesday that a key drug in popular decongestants is ineffective, which one Canadian group of doctors has known for years.
Calgary daycare E. coli outbreak brings supply chain, inspections into question
While health inspectors and labs investigate an E. coli outbreak in Calgary daycares, one food supply expert suspects the issue could have come from further up the supply chain.
Nasal decongestant used by millions ‘doesn’t work,’ U.S. FDA advisors say
Advisors to the FDA voted unanimously on Tuesday against the effectiveness of the key drug found in popular versions of Sudafed, Allegra and other medications.
Walkerton and XL Foods: A look at some of the major E. coli outbreaks in Canada
The E. coli variant known as 0157 is often the most virulent and can cause hemolytic uremic syndrome, which affects the kidneys and the ability of blood to clot.