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    Enhancing patient care: The success of the support services attendant (SSA) in clinical units

    In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, the emphasis on patient-centred care has become paramount. The role of support staff in clinical units has transformed significantly in recent years to better address the needs of patients and improve overall hospital efficiency. One remarkable shift at Oak Valley Health’s Markham...

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    Solving the opioid crisis

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    Patient support programs for prescription drugs are common, especially for expensive drugs

    Patient support programs offered by drug manufacturers are common in Canada, especially for...

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    Engineered platelets can induce anti-inflammatory, immunosuppressive response, finds St. Michael’s researcher

    By Marlene Leung “Traditional thinking of platelets is that they are pro-inflammation and pro-immunity, but we discovered, surprisingly, that they can do the opposite – they can inhibit inflammation and inhibit an immune response.” New research led by a St. Michael’s Hospital scientist reveals how platelets can inhibit inflammation and immune...