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
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, antidepressants and talk therapy are helpful, but they
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 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 late
A community group partnered with leaders from Horizon to develop a sustainable health service delivery, with the goal of restoring a 24/7 ED at Sackville Memorial Hospital. As part of the collaboration: An executive director was hired to support the
Unity Health Toronto and ICES associated cannabis use and negative health events, which the researchers say underline the need to educate and remind the public of the harmful impacts of cannabis on health. The researchers found no significant
The Canadian Kinesiology Alliance says the number of fall-related hospitalizations or older adults increased 47% and the mortality rate due to falls also increased over the past decade. Women, those aged 80 or older and older people who live alone or
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. While the average number of opioid-related deaths per day was eight in 2016, this number reached an all
The study found the odds of females developing long COVID is 22% higher than males. Women with long COVID showed a variety of symptoms including respiratory issues of the ear, nose and throat, mood and neurological disorders, skin rashes
Winnipeg-made QDoc connects users with a doctor through a webcam in roughly 15 minutes. The goal is to match each patient with a local physician in their area, whether it’s a pediatrician or an OBGYN. One quarter of QDoc’s users are diverted from ERs