The University of Alberta analyzed health data from 2006 to 2016 to compare the prevalence of pre-existing and gestational diabetes among Métis births with non-Métis births. It found Métis pregnancies had a 1.72 times higher prevalence of preexisting
A study found an association between youth participation in non-contact or team sports (such as soccer or basketball) and a reduction in behavioural and social problems and suggests more frequent participation may improve behaviour for a child
Antibiotic resistance is often attributed to overuse and misuse of antibiotics. UBC investigated how deficiencies in micronutrients such as vitamins affected the community of bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microbes that live in the digestive
Despite efforts and investments, the primary care system isn’t meeting the standards of a high-performing system. The University of Toronto finds between 2012 and 2021, the most significant changes in primary care in the provinces and territories
It's estimated that falls costs the province’s healthcare system about $250 million annually. Almost 40,000 New Brunswickers visit an ER for a fall injury every year, making these injuries the leading cause of ER visits in the province. Horizon
The pilot involved patients interacting with forms and a text message service, allowing them to assess their pain regularly and use the information to make choices about how they manage it. It also promoted the use of evidence-based, non-medication
A ransomware attack on five Ont. hospitals in Oct. forced a number of patients, including those who needed cancer treatment, to be diverted to another site because their medical records may have been inaccessible. In this call for action, doctors
The Conference Board of Canada suggests implementing a discounted billing model for services provided by physician assistants (PA) could increase the patient's access to primary or acute care and orthopedic surgery. This model would allow physicians
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 national patient-led non-profit dedicated
Results of a survey conducted for the Canadian Men's Health Foundation (CMHF) include: Forty-three percent of young men aged 19-29 are at risk of depression; The risk of moderate-to-severe depression is significantly higher in men aged 19 to 29 (43%)