Canada’s maternal mortality ratio increased from about nine to 11 deaths per 100,000 births over the last two decades. The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada believes the true rate is probably higher as maternity can be an indirect
A report by Statistics Canada from 2023 showed a Black man is twice as likely to die from diabetes complications (5.3%) as a white man (2.5%), with similar rates in women (4.8% vs 2.4%). A Toronto researcher says Black communities in Canada are
The study found the main reason for vaccine hesitancy in 16- to 29-year-olds was lack of trust in the vaccine itself, in healthcare providers and in government. It also found lived experience of mental illness played a role in whether transitional
The study showed people with diabetes were more than four times more likely to be diagnosed with non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) if they were taking a prescription semaglutide and those who were overweight or obese were more
The province is expanding access to health information through the YourHealthNS app after a successful $2-million pilot project that launched in Feb. The pilot assisted nearly 14,000 patients to access their health records through the app. The pilot
The pilot project is becoming the envy of the rest of Canada. The Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia says since Feb. 2023, 185,000 services were performed in those clinics, which led to a significant reduction in ER visits. The pilot project was
Transgender and nonbinary (TNB) people experience stigmatization, discrimination and marginalization within the hospital environment and the broader societal context. They often experience trauma as a result. Patients described frequent interactions
The research shows women 55 or older with a specific subtype of Stage 1 breast cancer can be effectively treated with just surgery and endocrine therapy. The subtype of breast cancer that researchers focused on represents up to 60% of all breast
The province is offering to cover all tuition costs for more than 460 people who want to become a paramedic or an emergency medical responder. They must in turn work in N.S. for at least four years. The recruitment initiative is looking to add 180
This is a change from the previously observed ongoing decline. Over time, a decrease in births to individuals under 30 years of age and an increase in births to those over 30 years of age was observed. The New Brunswick Perinatal Health Program