The latest data show that the number of opioid-related deaths continued to climb in 2021, with a total of 7,560 opioid-related deaths that year…
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The survey found that 72% of respondents were critical of their provincial governments when it comes to healthcare. Only 25% thought their provinces were…
The Nova Scotia chapter of the Atlantic Canadian Hosts for Ukraine is looking to help those fleeing the war in Ukraine get settled in the province. The group has had several inquiries from trained healthcare professionals about working in the…
The province’s Child and Youth advocate identified data collection as one if its top priorities as it investigates graduation rates, inclusion, employment after graduation and mental health indicators. The advocate…
Les orthopédistes de l’hôpital signalent que le temps d’attente pour les opérations de remplacement articulaire (de genou et de hanche) est de plus de 860 jours, soit près de cinq fois la norme nationale de 182 jours. Ils admettent qu’ils ne…
Ont. report finds physical activity diminished, mental health worsened for Canadians during pandemic
Ont.’s COVID-19 science advisory table found that reduced…
Some of the most common symptoms of long COVID include fatigue, general pain, sleep disturbances, shortness of breath, cognitive impairment and mental health symptoms. Researchers also found that 9% of people were unable to return to work after…
The study found that opioid use by patients discharged after surgery has no impact on their perception of pain. The researchers even warn that…
The Food Rx program, a collaboration between FoodShare Toronto and the University Health Network, delivers a box of fresh fruits and vegetables to Torontonians who would otherwise struggle to…
Elumind Centres for Brain Excellence, opened in North Vancouver to offer treatment for depression, trauma, anxiety, OCD, ADHD and cognitive decline. The clinic says that, in depressed patients,…
For many people, prescription antidepressants and antipsychotics aren’t effective because of adverse reactions and side effects. U of A researchers developed genetic testing for the four enzymes most relevant to psychiatric drugs. People who have…
The Canadian Partnership Against Cancer (CPAC) identifies a number of challenges that arose during the pandemic, such as delays in cancer screening and…
The New Brunswick Medical Society points out that staffing issues are making it harder to keep the province's healthcare system running smoothly. Staffing problems are also challenging doctors and nurses, who are desperate for a break or leaving…
The Ontario COVID-19 Science Advisory Table and other health experts warn the struggle against COVID-19 isn’t over as case counts across the country are higher than they were in June 2021. They anticipate two surges after this summer, one in the…
As the first of its kind in Canada, the British Columbia Cultural Safety and Humility Standard provides guidance to health and social services organizations…
The Lawson Health Research Institute will test whether an AI model can automatically determine the presence of abnormal…