Research suggests Ont. paramedics face an elevated risk of developing all cancers compared to other workers but face a particularly high risk for melanoma and prostate cancer. These findings are similar to cancer risks identified in firefighters and
Indirect health impacts from extreme heat include poor air quality, increased workplace injuries and increased mental health distress and gender-based violence. While older adults and children are typically more sensitive to heat, so are people with
Researchers say likely factors associated with rising rates of hypertension include women getting pregnant at older ages and higher rates of obesity. High blood pressure is dangerous for both the mother and fetus but can be identified with regular
Chronic and new anxiety were associated with a nearly thrice higher risk of dementia from any cause, with an average time to diagnosis of 10 years. Anxiety that resolved within the first five years was so unassociated with greater risk that the odds
The Sayhut app reduces diagnostic time for patients who may be experiencing a heart attack due to a blocked artery. The app improves the speed and accuracy of communication between first responders, emergency doctors and interventional cardiologists
The London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London introduced a digital navigator to assist patients with virtual care appointments. The navigator sets up software and troubleshoots technical issues. He can also: Help patients
The service provides seniors with some of the essential support of a LTC facility in their own home. The Long-term Care at Home program equips seniors’ homes with technology for virtual care and monitoring, customized to an individual’s needs and
N.S. is funding a clinical psychology residency at Dalhousie University to attract more mental health professionals to the province. The program will begin in the fall of 2025 and offer four full-time residency seats for advanced doctoral students in
Building on the success of the Health Career Access Program (HCAP), which trained over 8,000 healthcare support workers in LTC homes, assisted-living facilities, home support and acute-care settings, the program’s expanding into mental-health and
Ultrafine particles (UFPs) primarily come from vehicle emissions and industrial activities. Canada’s federal and provincial governments haven’t set concentration limits for UFPs, as they have for larger fine particles known as PM2.5. The study