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When Jay De Alwis was admitted to Toronto Rehab, Lyndhurst Centre following spinal hematoma surgery that led to paralysis from the chest down, nurses noticed something amiss with his skin health. They took immediate action.
What they discovered during their standard intake skin assessment, was Jay had stage three pressure...
On April 2022, another COVID wave was sweeping Toronto. It was the sixth since the March 2020 declaration of a pandemic due to the spread of the coronavirus.
Restrictions and mask mandates in schools had been lifted after a decidedly unpopular delay in return to school during the previous COVID...
Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in Canada and is more common among men than women.1 Over 24,000 Canadians will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2022, representing 10 percent of all new cancer cases.2 Research shows that certain dietary patterns can help reduce the risk of developing colorectal cancer. This includes diets that are high in fibre, calcium, and dairy products.3
Studies from the World Cancer Research...
Researchers pinpoint gene causing autosomal dominant spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia
A McGill-led team of researchers have made an important discovery shedding light on the genetic basis of...
With more than 500 fellows, the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario’s (RNAO) Advanced Clinical Practice Fellowship (ACPF) program has reached new heights over the last two decades. Refreshed in 2022, the program now provides opportunities for RNs and NPs to develop their knowledge, skills...
Many older adults receiving home care do not receive any palliative home care before death, suggesting we need better methods to identify people who...
According to research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal, caregivers provide approximately 75 per cent of the care delivered in our healthcare system, making their roles vital for patients’ physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being.
Different from visitors, caregivers play an active role supporting patients,...
The virtual nurses can provide help with general, non-urgent inquiries by phone, Zoom, secure chat and/or email
By Alexandra Macgregor
For many people, the first days,...