Dr. Jane
February 2, 2023
The following is a summary of current health news briefs. UK pharma body urges govt to scrap hike in repayment rate for drugmakers UK’s pharmaceutical trade body on Thursday called for the government to scrap its plans to raise the repayment rates for drugmakers, to avoid possible setbacks in the sector. Drugmakers that are part of UK’s voluntary scheme agreement, …
Dr. Jane
November 1, 2022
European Food Safety Authority. Food additives. https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/topics/topic/food-additives. Accessed 15 Aug 2022. European Parlament, Council of the European Union. Regulation (EC) No 1334/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 December 2008 on flavourings and certain food ingredients with flavouring properties for use in and on foods and amending Council Regulation (EEC) No 1601/91, Regulations (EC) No 2232/96 …
His observations have resonated with circadian scientists struggling to make headway at their own institutions. “John has managed to elevate the discussion or the awareness of the discussion that needed to happen,” says Elizabeth Klerman, a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School who works in the sleep division at Massachusetts General Hospital. Frank Scheer, director of the Medical Chronobiology …
Dr. Jane
February 11, 2022
News UK regulatory body confirms end date for remote prescribing of prescription-only veterinary medicines 11 February 2022 The dispensation will end on March 14, 2022 The Standards Committee of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS) has decided this week that the temporary dispensation allowing remote prescribing of prescription-only veterinary medicines will end on 14 March 2022. Read moreUnauthorised veterinary …
Dr. Jane
December 11, 2021
When the body of the dog handler Peter Wrighton was found, the police initially assumed that he might have been killed by an animal because his injuries were so severe. A homicide investigation was opened after an autopsy revealed the terrible injuries – he was stabbed in the face and neck – were caused by a knife. Investigators were amazed …
PETERSBURG – A national non-profit group has taken a personal interest in the city’s K9 police officer … literally. The dog named Odin gets a protective vest from Vested Interest in K9s Inc., said the Petersburg police on Saturday. The bulletproof armor, which also protects Odin from stab wounds, is expected to arrive in 8-10 weeks, the department said in …
The body of a pensioner was discovered “devoured from the waist up” by her house cats after her neighbors reported a terrible stench from her home. Clara Ines Tobon, 79, was eaten by at least five of her seven animals in her Madrid apartment after her death. Firefighters broke into their home Monday after neighbors raised concerns about the smell …
CBC Family, colleagues mourn beloved teacher who is believed to be the 1st Sask. Educator lost to COVID-19 Victor Thunderchild stared down and overcame racism and stereotypes as he pursued his dream of becoming an educator. The 55-year-old worked at Carlton Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert, Sask., And was passionate about teaching and enabling future generations to thrive. This …
IMAGE: Osteosarcoma (Bone Cancer) in Dogs Infographic More Photo credit: VetCompass ™ Osteosarcoma is a painful and aggressive bone tumor in dogs that is known to be more common in certain breeds than others. New research has now confirmed that larger breeds like Rottweilers, Great Dane, and Rhodesian Ridgeback are at higher risk of osteosarcoma than smaller breeds, and that …
Credit: Unsplash / CC0 Public Domain Osteosarcoma is a painful and aggressive bone tumor in dogs that is known to be more common in certain breeds than others. New research has now confirmed that larger breeds like Rottweilers, Great Dane, and Rhodesian Ridgeback are at higher risk of osteosarcoma than smaller breeds, and that breeds with shorter skulls and legs …
