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Medication and Candy — 1 in 4 children cannot tell the difference

A test conducted in 2011 demonstrates that nearly one in four children cannot tell the difference between medication and candy.

In the Media by Nicole Byerly - 11 comments

Study: Rate of children poisoned by medicine rising dramatically

Atlanta - A new study has found the number of children under 18 seen in emergency rooms due to an accidental overdose of prescription or over-the-counter medication has risen dramatically, with over 70,000 visits to hospitals occurring each year.

In the Media by Kim I. Hartman - 1 comment

Homeless in Toronto turn to hospitals when they need medication Special

Toronto - When you have no money or home and have a medical problem sometimes the only way to get medication is calling 9-1-1 in Toronto.

Digital Journal Report by KJ Mullins

Toronto Police alert public about mental patient

Toronto - The Toronto Police are asking the public's help in locating Alfredo Forte, 33. Mr. Forte is a patient at CAMH who has not been taking his medication. He needs the medication to curb violent tendencies.

In the Media by KJ Mullins

Op-Ed: Walgreens delivers medications to patients

Titusville - Walgreens and the Parrish Medical Center have teamed up to deliver medications to patients during their hospital stay. This is a convenient way for patients to get their prescriptions filled before ever leaving the hospital.

In the Media by fireball11

Vulnerable man missing from Ontario

A vulnerable man has been reported missing from the town of Georgina Tuesday morning. The York Regional Police report that Paul Damstedt, 61, was noticed missing from his home at Sumach Drive by a family member.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 1 comment

Missing Ontario teen needs her medication-found

Newmarket - A missing girl from the Town of Georgina is under a doctor's care and is in need of medication says the York Regional Police. The girl is known to have traveled to Toronto in the past.

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 1 comment

Blood pressure medication better taken at night Special

A new study has shown that timing blood pressure medication with a patients body clock could make it more effective and give people better protection against heart attacks and strokes.

Digital Journal Report by Jane Fazackarley - 4 comments

Medication that could save thousands banned by NHS in UK

British cancer sufferers have been denied a miracle drug that is used routinely in almost every other Western country. Why has Avastin been banned by the NHS in the UK?

In the Media by Sarah Shannon

Report says Canada ranks low when in new cancer drug usage

When 14 nations were compared for their usage of new cancer prescriptions launched within the last five years Canada came in at 13th. Could Canada's cancer patients be getting outdated treatments or being bounced from one drug to the next?

In the Media by KJ Mullins - 2 comments

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