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Cellphone use may trigger skin allergy, doctors warn

People who use their cellphones for long periods may develop a rash on their ears or cheeks from an allergic reaction to the nickel in handsets, British dermatologists warn.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 10-16-2008
Reported Malfunctions with Twinject Auto-Injector Pose Potential Health Risks

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 07-11-2008
Cellphones can give cancer-stricken teens a lifeline: U.K. researchers

Young cancer patients at home can benefit from communication via a specially designed cellphone, say British researchers, adding the system can provide reassurance and independence.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 06-10-2008
Defibrillators coming to Vancouver community centres

A pilot project to put defibrillators in some Vancouver community centres has come too late for one hockey player.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 06-03-2008
Police find stolen computer device containing health records

New Glasgow police say they've recovered a computer memory stick containing the personal information of 150 people who used mental-health services in Pictou County.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 05-30-2008
Monkey's brain controls robot arm

U.S. researchers have successfully taught monkeys to feed themselves with a human-like robotic arm using only signals from their brains.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 05-28-2008
Calgary seniors' health information on stolen computers

Dozens of Calgary seniors are alarmed after learning their credit-card numbers, addresses and health-card numbers were stored on computers that were stolen recently.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 05-22-2008
Online health records: Convenience vs. privacy

Some day soon, Canadians will have access to free online tools for managing their health information, but plans to store the information on servers south of the border could mean sharing it with the American government.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 05-05-2008
Calgary toddler dies after family calls 911 on internet phone

A Calgary toddler has died after his family's 911 call via an internet phone service reached a call centre in another city, leaving them waiting for an ambulance, officials said Wednesday.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 04-30-2008
Licensed Day Care Inspection Results Available Online

An online resource to help parents make informed decisions when choosing licensed child care was launched by the province today, April 23.

Posted to XTL(External) News (Weblog) by Anonymous on 04-23-2008

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