Townsville Hospital CEO says some patients may die after urology bungle
Some patients may die as a result of the Townsville Hospital’s urology unit bungle, the hospital’s CEO has…
Bipartisan talks to end shutdown gaining steam, senators say
Bipartisan discussions are picking up momentum this week as lawmakers face building pressure to end the partial government…
Quebec adopts special bill to impose new compensation system on doctors – Montreal
The Quebec government adopted special legislation in the early hours Saturday to force a new remuneration system on doctors. It…
Mega-strike in Hamilton: About 10,000 public sector workers walk off the job
She said she had participated in strikes several times over the years, but the circumstances leading to Thursday’s…
Democratic Sen. Merkley of Oregon stages marathon speech to protest Trump amid shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon staged a marathon speech on the Senate floor to…
Northland public sector workers join nationwide ‘mega strike’ over pay and safety
“It’s about the future of our country. It’s about standing up for fairness, dignity and the essential services…
Mega strike: Public sector is walking off the job on October 23 as Judith Collins fires back
They are made up of allied health staff, mental and public health nurses, home support workers and policy,…
Spanberger, Earle-Sears clash in Virginia as texting scandal upends fall elections
The fallout from revelations that the Democratic nominee for Virginia attorney general sent text messages using violent language…
Genomic medicine researchers work to fix ‘European bias’ in DNA databases
Genomic medicine could be the next big thing in healthcare. Some believe doctors may soon routinely use a…
More Indian cough syrups recalled after 19 children die by poisoning
At least 19 children have died in India after consuming cough syrup containing diethylene glycol, a deadly industrial…
Trump open to bipartisan health care deal to end shutdown
​President Donald Trump on Monday threw a potential lifeline to Democrats holding out for an extension of expiring…
US government shutdown begins as politicians remain in funding deadlock
A government shutdown has begun in the US after Congress failed to pass a measure that would have…