N.B.’s looking to follow in the footsteps of Que., N.S. and Ont, who reduced unnecessary physician paperwork through changes in legislation. The changes, for doctors whose patients receive benefits from the Department of Social Development,…
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Howard University researchers found women classified as having low or very low food security were significantly less likely to undergo mammography than women reporting high…
Municipalities and businesses in B.C., Alta., Man., Ont., Que. N.B., P.E.I. and N.S. joined the project to make free sunscreen available for public use. The initiative is led by Save Your Skin Foundation, a…
Research Co. found 64% of Canadians are very confident or moderately confident that the healthcare system would be there to provide assistance if they had to face an unexpected medical condition or disease. This proportion was 79% in 2019. When…
The SPECT/CT scanner at the QEII Health Sciences Centre in Halifax uses 3D imaging that allows physicians to diagnose and treat certain diseases, like cancer and heart disease, with enhanced precision. Nova Scotia Health says it’ll improve…
Cervical cancer is almost entirely preventable and is curable if detected early. Researchers say if Canada is to eliminate cervical cancer, every health system across the country should integrate self-sampling into their cervical cancer screening…
Thousands of cancer patients in England will gain fast-tracked access to trials of personalized cancer vaccines following the launch of an NHS trial “matchmaking” service to find life-saving treatments. The investigational cancer vaccines…
Results of a survey conducted for the Canadian Men's Health Foundation (CMHF) include:
Canada has the largest population of patients with MS in the world. Study participants who had been in Canada for 70% of their lives were 38% more likely to develop MS than those who had been here for 20% of their lives. Age may also play a role…
B.C. was selected as the test bed for a genomics project to improve kidney transplant outcomes across Canada in partnership with Canadian Blood Services. Researchers say a new form of precision medicine for transplant patients could ultimately…
The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) says melanoma rates are increasing and it represents the largest increase of any cancer, particularly in males. The CCS estimates there will be about 11,300 new melanoma cases and about 1,300 new deaths in 2024.…
En 2023, le Réseau de santé Vitalité a élaboré et mis en œuvre un programme de mentorat destiné à accompagner le personnel en soins infirmiers nouvellement entré en poste. Infirmières immatriculées, infirmières auxiliaires autorisées, et…
Alberta Innovates, the province’s innovation Crown corporation, announced $9.5 million in funding to develop technology that can create better care, support doctors and improve diagnoses and treatment. Calgary-based Mikata Health is developing an…
The Community Grant for the Retention of Health Care Professionals provides up to $2,500 for…
The study was done in conjunction with Dalhousie University, the University of New Brunswick, Université de Moncton and the Horizon and Vitalité Health Networks. It engaged seniors over Zoom, three times a week for 16 weeks, with physical and…
The Sophia Recovery Centre is a non-residential, non-profit centre that provides continuing care for women recovering from addiction. The province provided $485,000 for renovations and $595,200 for…