Canada

Horizon Therapeutics plc, now a component of Amgen, announced that on December 15, 2023, Health Canada approved UPLIZNA® (inebilizumab injection) as monotherapy for the treatment of adult patients with NMOSD who are AQP4-IgG. This rare autoimmune disease is caused by inflammation of the central nervous system, which causes severe and recurrent seizures that can lead to permanent disability, such as vision loss and paralysis. 1 An estimated 1,000 other people in Canada are living with the disease. 2,3,4

As COVID wastewater data hits significanat highs in the Middlesex-London area, more cases of the virus and other respiratory infections can be expected in the New Year, says the region’s top doctor.

Winter in Canada tends to lead to greater spread of the virus due to more time spent with other people indoors, as well as drier, colder air. Some of the most common ailments seen in the winter months are the flu, the most common cold, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and now COVID-19.

OTTAWA, Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Canada remains in an economic bind as peak interest rates weigh on the purchasing power of businesses and consumers, according to a new study from the Conference Board of Canada. The country’s genuine GDP is expected to grow by just 0. 6% in 2024. “Inflation has moderated and is expected to continue to moderate, but we will see drastic rate relief from the Bank of Canada before the middle of the year,” according to Ted Mallett. Array, director of economic forecasting at The Confere

Canada Life today announced the upcoming retirement of Jeff Macoun, President and Chief Operating Officer of its Canadian operations, and the upcoming appointment of Fabrice Morin to the role. After a career of more than 40 years with the company, Jeff will transition into the role. In his new role, Fabrice will assume executive duties for Canada Life’s Canadian operations and join the Executive Committee of Great-West Lifeco Inc. Both adjustments will take effect.

The opening date for the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which will link Detroit to Windsor, Ontario, Canada, has been pushed back to next fall.

People 65 and older can get another dose of the updated vaccine to protect against severe illness from COVID-19, Canada’s immunization advisory body says.

Canadian shippers will feel the pressure of recent attacks on cargo ships in the Red Sea, as container rates rise. . .

The security checkpoints set up by the government for people wishing to flee the Gaza Strip are being criticized.

In her first public data consultation of 2024, Dr. Bonnie Henry, a provincial fitness officer, said it’s not unusual to see a build-up of ailments from breathing viruses soon after the holiday season.