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Researchers from the University of Chicago Medicine report that an experimental ER triage program that coordinated care with multiple departments at a…
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A bill before the Alberta Legislature would allow residents of LTC facilities and their families to establish self-governing…
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A report from the Fraser Institute predicts that by the year 2045, government healthcare costs with be 57%…
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In its first-ever look at death rates and hospital readmissions following heart surgery, research from the Canadian Institute for…
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The Health Foundation's report highlights that national policy and planning for the NHS workforce in England is "not fit for purpose," pointing to high…
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A study of Grade 9 to 12 students in Ontario and Alberta points to a "strong and robust" linkage between so-called vaping and subsequent tobacco use. The study, which suggests teenagers who…
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Developed by a clinical psychologist in P.E.I., INSIGHT is a day-long mental health program for youths aged 13 to 18 with mood disorders, anxiety…
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The federal health minister tabled a report from the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board (PMPRB) which shows that drugs with an…
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Teens are getting less sleep than they did before smartphones became commonplace, prompting concerns about potentially serious health consequences, researchers say. A study published in…
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The Scottish Government is expanding its Family Nurse Partnership (FNP) to allow eligible mothers in all parts of the country to benefit from the program by the end of 2018. The government will have up to 60 additional fully trained nurses to…
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Tess, a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence developed by U.S. startup X2 AI, was provided to 34 staff members of Saint Elizabeth Health Care who, in addition to their regular duties, provide care to members of…
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The director for palliative care services with the health region in Regina, Sask., says before a patient can become eligible for community care, they're assessed based on prognosis, estimated life span, mobility needs and family proximity. Once…
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A report from The Conference Board of Canada recommends healthcare systems make better use of physician assistants (PA…
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The CMA presented recommendations to a Parliamentary committee studying how to adapt the healthcare system to meet the challenges of a…
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As the federal government contemplates extending medical assistance in dying (MAiD) legislation to mature minors, the Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS) issued a …