A Canadian study suggests there's a small difference in patient outcomes for male and female surgeons, with patients of female surgeons doing slightly better following surgery than those whose surgeons were male. The study compared outcomes for
Researchers at Imperial College London and the World Health Organization (WHO) warn that the number of obese children and adolescents worldwide has jumped tenfold in the past 40 years, indicating the rate is accelerating in low- and middle-income
The electronic frailty index (eFI) tool aims to help GP surgeries provide better care to the most vulnerable patients, improve health service planning and potentially make better use of resources. A pilot program showed using the eFI report could
The provincial government says international students studying in New Brunswick will now have access to Medicare. International students who have a valid study permit and provide proof of full-time registration as a student at a university or college
The Ontario government is expanding home care supports and services by increasing access to services by an estimated 2.6 million additional hours and developing new patient- and family-friendly supports. Ontario is investing an additional $100
The Children's Hospital Foundation of Manitoba developed a book written in collaboration with children's author and illustrator Mike Parkhill to help kids from northern communities cope with going to the hospital. My New Friend follows Dolly the deer
An interim report from Health Canada finds that for the first part of the year, 1,179 patients took advantage of medical assistance in dying (MAiD) legislation, representing 0.9% of all deaths nationally. That compares to 803 doctor-assisted deaths
The Australian government launched a digital mental health website, HeadtoHealth.gov.au, to help link people with immediate mental health support and resources. The site provides access to: Australian mental health services and resources; Digital
A report from U.K. charity National Voices assessing whether healthcare services in England are delivering person-centred care concludes that NHS services still don't give people adequate control of their own healthcare, adding that there's no
The New Brunswick Medical Society launched the Choosing Wisely New Brunswick campaign to help clinicians and patients discuss unnecessary tests and treatments and make effective care choices. Provincial priorities have been identified and include