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‘My son boarded a flight home with a headache – but four hours later he was dead’

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The Evolution of Meningococcal Strains and Vaccine Efficacy The medical community is facing a challenging reality: the emergence of particularly lethal strains of meningococcal disease that can bypass existing defenses. A recent and tragic example involved Alexander ‘Zander’ Philogenes, a 21-year-old student who contracted a lethal strain circulating in Europe despite being vaccinated. Zander Philogenes … Read more

Elevated Lp(a) levels associated with residual cardiovascular risk

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Understanding the “Hidden” Heart Risk: What is Lipoprotein(a)? When most of us think about heart health, we focus on “bad” cholesterol, known as LDL. However, there is a more elusive particle in the blood that often flies under the radar: Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a). View this post on Instagram about Elevated Lp, Lipoprotein From Instagram — … Read more

Catholic leaders urge Carney government to bar MAID access for patients with mental illness

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The Evolving Landscape of MAID for Mental Illness Canada is currently navigating one of the most complex ethical and legal frontiers in modern healthcare: the expansion of Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) to include patients whose sole underlying condition is mental illness. As the federal government moves toward this transition, a profound tension has emerged … Read more

Drug-coated balloons reduce the need for permanent heart stents

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The Shift Toward ‘Leave-Nothing-Behind’ Cardiology For decades, the gold standard for treating blocked arteries during a heart attack or unstable chest pain has been the drug-eluting stent (DES). These tiny metal mesh tubes are designed to keep arteries open permanently. However, a latest approach is gaining momentum: the “Leave-Nothing-Behind” strategy. This method utilizes sirolimus-eluting balloons … Read more

Minimally invasive PTAB shows promise for patients with complex peripheral arterial disease

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The Evolution of PAD Treatment: Moving Beyond Traditional Leg Bypass For millions of people living with peripheral arterial disease (PAD), the prospect of restoring blood flow to the legs has historically meant a difficult choice: minimally invasive endovascular therapies that may not be sufficient for complex blockages, or high-risk open surgical bypass surgery. However, a … Read more

John Bolton says Canada must play the long game with Trump, as he is not America

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Former U.S. Ambassador and National Security Advisor John Bolton has characterized President Donald Trump’s suggestions regarding the annexation of Canada as “trolling.” Speaking at the Intersect conference in Toronto, Bolton stated that the comments were not serious and were driven by a personal dislike for former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The Rhetoric of Annexation Bolton … Read more

Possible faecal contamination fears after tests find unsafe water in schools across SA

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A citizen-led water testing initiative has revealed that 20 water samples from 72 schools across five provinces are “dangerously unsafe,” indicating possible E. Coli contamination. Of the contaminated samples, 12 were taken directly from taps and eight were sourced from Jojo water tanks used for potable water. Health Risks and Early Warnings Nomsa Daele, the … Read more

Wednesday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades

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The New Era for Canadian Food Processors: From Investment to Harvest For several years, the Canadian food processing sector endured a period that analysts describe as “tough to digest.” Between 2020 and 2025, the group significantly underperformed broader indices, with a 26 per cent return compared to 86 per cent for the TSX and 94 … Read more

Tuesday’s analyst upgrades and downgrades

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The New Era of Industrial Resiliency: Nearshoring and Strategic Sourcing The global industrial landscape is shifting from a primary focus on price competitiveness to a mandate for reliability and supply chain security. This transition is particularly evident in the automotive and defense sectors, where “resiliency” has become the keyword for long-term viability. View this post … Read more

Elections Alberta seeks injunction to force prominent separatist group to disclose finances, donors

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Elections Alberta has requested a court adjournment in its pursuit of an injunction to force the Alberta Prosperity Project (APP) to reveal its donors and financial records. The provincial agency alleges the independence advocacy group violated third-party advertising laws by exceeding a $1,000 spending limit reserved for non-registered groups. The Advertising Dispute At the center … Read more

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