By Disabled World - 2008-10-14
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Health Canada has released the October 2008 issue of the Canadian Adverse Reaction Newsletter (CARN).
This issue includes an article on serious adverse reactions suspected of being associated with the spread of botulinum toxin type A (Botox and Botox Cosmetic) in the body.
The publication also includes an article on cesium chloride, an unauthorized natural health product used for the self-treatment of cancer, and its suspected association with heart rhythm disorders.
As well, the newsletter presents a case report of a suspected serious transfusion-related adverse reaction associated with intravenous immune globulin, along with a quarterly summary of advisories/warnings issued by Health Canada and industry.
The October 2008 edition of CARN can be viewed on the Health Canada Web site.
In Other Canadian Health News
On October 9, 2008, Health Canada announced that the agency began investigating the deaths of five people who had been injected with Botox, and serious reactions in another eight cases.
All the deaths involved people who were treated for such medical conditions as neck and muscle spasms. Two of the deaths occurred in children with cerebral palsy, including a nine-year-old boy given Botox for drooling, a condition for which the drug hasn’t been approved.
In Canada, Botox is approved for medical conditions such as uncontrollable muscle contractions, crossed eyes and excessive underarm sweating. Botox Cosmetic is approved for glabellar lines, the vertical lines between the eyebrows, forehead wrinkles and crow’s feet.
Coming Events for Seniors in Montreal:
Get Support For a Better Life. A 10-week support group for women who are having difficulty adapting to changes related to the aging process offered by the N.D.G. Senior Citizen's Council on Tuesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. starting this week at Montreal West United Church. Transportation available. Call 514-487-1311.
Aging and Memory. Part of the public lecture and discussion series Brainy Boomers 2 on Healthy Aging sponsored by the McGill Centre for Studies on Aging, Wednesday at the Atwater Library, 1200 Atwater Ave. Cost $10. To reserve, call 514-766-1009.
Life Options invites Boomers to a Walking Tour/Scavenger Hunt on Thursday at 1 p.m. in Old Montreal. Cost $45. Call 514-342-1234, Local 7247.
Côte St. Luc Senior Men's Club meets on Thursday at 9:15 a.m. at 7101 Côte St. Luc Rd., Suite 203. Robert Libman will speak on Merger - Demerger. Call 514-485-6819.
Helvetia Seniors Club meets on Thursday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Restaurant Monkland, 6151 Monkland Ave. All swiss and their partners welcome to a lecture by a CLSC nurse on Diabetes followed by luncheon and meeting. Call 514-481-2928.
Chomedey Seniors Club meets on Thursday at 1:30 p.m. at Young Israel of Chomedey, 1025 Elizabeth Blvd. in Chomedey, Laval. Entertainment by singer and guitarist Peggy Pardo. Call 450-688-7020.
Seniors 55 Plus Club of Chomedey meets on Thursday from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Holy Name of Jesus Church, 89 Chomedey Blvd. in Laval. Call 450-688-3139.
News You Can Use About Geriatric Oncology. Presentations in French (with translation in English) presented by the Cedars Cancer Institute on Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at L'Institut Universitaire de Gériatrie de Montréal, 4565 Queen Mary Rd. Followed by a question and answer period in English and French. Free admission. Call 514-934-1934, Local 43118.
Cultural History of India. 8-week course on the History and Philosophy of their Civilization with Francis Charet starting Thursdays from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Cummings Jewish Centre for Seniors, 5700 Westbury Ave. Cost $100. Call 514-342-1234, Local 7205.
Friday Brunch and Bingo hosted by John Abbott students in collaboration with Volunteer West Island every Friday at Sainte Anne de Bellevue Parish Hall, 1 rue de l'Église St. in Ste. Anne de Bellevue. Brunch is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and costs $5. Bingo is from 1 to 3 p.m. To reserve, call 514-457-5445, Local 230.
New Hope Senior Citizen's Centre holds a fundraising brunch prepared by Chef Oliver de Volpi on Nov. 1 at 11:30 a.m. at 6225 Godfrey Ave. Tickets $20, $10 for students and children. Call 514-484-0425.
Re-Treads Chorus holds weekly singing at various West Island locations. New songsters who like to sing Broadway musicals and McNamara's Band. Call 514-630-9660.
E.N.C.O.R.E. (Educational Club for Seniors) is now taking registration for its spring 2009 courses. For a program and registration, call 514-484-1846.
Senior Men's Bridge meets every Tuesday from 1 to 4 p.m. at Cedar Park United Church in Pointe Claire. No partner required. Call 514-697-6082.
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