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A Canadian pharmaceutical company has released a non-prescription ointment it says can heal herpes sores in three to four days - but experts are sceptical
A Canadian pharmaceutical company has released a non-prescription ointment it says can heal herpes sores in three to four days - but experts are sceptical

A Canadian pharmaceutical company has released a non-prescription ointment it says can heal herpes sores in three to four days - but experts are sceptical

Date9/21/1983
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      ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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      Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
      Object NumberTSPA_0134189F
      Tracing disease: Dr. Jim Nethercott looks at a slide of herpes virus at St. Michael's Hospital before he places it on his microscope. Since herpes isn't a reportable disease, there are no statistics showing how many people have active outbreaks, but the number of Canadians infected with genital herpes is estimated at 250,000 to 500,000.
      Tracing disease: Dr. Jim Nethercott looks at a slide of herpes virus at St. Michael's Hospital before he places it on his microscope. Since herpes isn't a reportable disease, there are no statistics showing how many people have active outbreaks, but the number of Canadians infected with genital herpes is estimated at 250,000 to 500,000.
      Lennon, Frank
      2/9/1982
      Tracing disease: Dr. Jim Nethercott looks at a slide of herpes virus at St. Michael's Hospital before he places it on his microscope. Since herpes isn't a reportable disease, there are no statistics showing how many people have active outbreaks, but the number of Canadians infected with genital herpes is estimated at 250,000 to 500,000.
      Tracing disease: Dr. Jim Nethercott looks at a slide of herpes virus at St. Michael's Hospital before he places it on his microscope. Since herpes isn't a reportable disease, there are no statistics showing how many people have active outbreaks, but the number of Canadians infected with genital herpes is estimated at 250,000 to 500,000.
      Lennon, Frank
      6/1/1980
      Foot experts: Dr. Carroll Laurin, left, Dr. Lynette Margesson, centre, and podiatrist Neil Naftolin discuss the hard-working, often sore human foot. The three are on the Dr. Scholl's Foot Health Advisory Board. A typical senior's foot has travelled about 177,000 kilometres (111,000 miles)
      Foot experts: Dr. Carroll Laurin, left, Dr. Lynette Margesson, centre, and podiatrist Neil Naftolin discuss the hard-working, often sore human foot. The three are on the Dr. Scholl's Foot Health Advisory Board. A typical senior's foot has travelled about 177,000 kilometres (111,000 miles)
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      5/19/1988
      Drug manufacturer John Cook says Canadian-owned drug firms tend to loose Canadian identity after they become full-fledged manufacturers, performing all steps in making prescription drugs. Cook is worried that control of his own small, Etobicoke-based company will soon go to foreigners.
      Drug manufacturer John Cook says Canadian-owned drug firms tend to loose Canadian identity after they become full-fledged manufacturers, performing all steps in making prescription drugs. Cook is worried that control of his own small, Etobicoke-based company will soon go to foreigners.
      Ross, Fred
      7/2/1970
      Pharmaceuticals Galore: A manufactureres' association official says Bill C-22 has kept prices down because producers know they'll have to contend eventually with a price monitoring board
      Pharmaceuticals Galore: A manufactureres' association official says Bill C-22 has kept prices down because producers know they'll have to contend eventually with a price monitoring board
      Beaty, Keith
      2/9/1982
      Protection on the job has not kept up with new technology, especially in Canada, where research on health hazards is lagging and experts say workers are in effect being used as guinea pigs
      Protection on the job has not kept up with new technology, especially in Canada, where research on health hazards is lagging and experts say workers are in effect being used as guinea pigs
      Bezant, Graham
      1/25/1978
      Some line: Letting a new company such as United battle the staid phone utilities over long-distance calling should mean lower charges and better service, some experts say
      Some line: Letting a new company such as United battle the staid phone utilities over long-distance calling should mean lower charges and better service, some experts say
      Mahler, John
      12/29/1990
      Grim Message: Experts say that even after the cocaine is out of an addict's system, withdrawal symptoms and intense cravings can continue for weeks
      Grim Message: Experts say that even after the cocaine is out of an addict's system, withdrawal symptoms and intense cravings can continue for weeks
      McConnell, Colin
      5/2/1989
      A person's artwork can offer insights into inner-most feelings, experts say
      A person's artwork can offer insights into inner-most feelings, experts say
      Stawicki, Andrew
      1/31/1991
      Hormonal changes and the trauma of caring for a newborn can lead to postpartum depression, experts say
      Hormonal changes and the trauma of caring for a newborn can lead to postpartum depression, experts say
      Gower, Patti
      3/13/1991
      Director of lifeline, a non-profit project to assist steel company workers with drug and alcohol addiction problems, Lloyd Fell says he has rehabilitated 108 workers who would otherwise have lost their jobs. Lifeline, set up by United Steelworkers and Tor
      Director of lifeline, a non-profit project to assist steel company workers with drug and alcohol addiction problems, Lloyd Fell says he has rehabilitated 108 workers who would otherwise have lost their jobs. Lifeline, set up by United Steelworkers and Tor
      Toronto Star (Firm)
      3/26/1975
      Collecting Tax for the Ontario government without pay has been a sore point with retailers, says Harry Botnick, a Yonge St. jeweller. He'll get $20 to $25 a month under the new budget for the couple of hours a month he spends totalling the tax.
      Collecting Tax for the Ontario government without pay has been a sore point with retailers, says Harry Botnick, a Yonge St. jeweller. He'll get $20 to $25 a month under the new budget for the couple of hours a month he spends totalling the tax.
      Dutton, Don
      4/8/1975