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Navigating mental health with technology

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sharp rise in eating disorders, particularly among youth. Demand for treatment has remained high, underscoring the urgent need for accessible, innovative solutions. UHN’s National Eating Disorder Information Center (NEDIC) is addressing this ongoing challenge with JEM, a new 24/7 chatbot...

Provinces need to come together now to make pharmacare a reality for all Canadians

With a federal election looming, we need swift action to make pharmacare a reality for Canadians across the country By Doug Roth The passage of Canada’s historic pharmacare bill deserves celebration – but with a federal election looming, it risks becoming a footnote rather than a...

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A North American first: Southlake Health celebrates 1,000th sutureless heart valve surgery

Only six healthcare organizations worldwide have reached this milestone in cardiac care Southlake Health has...

Help chart the future of palliative care

Attention: Caregivers and anyone living with life limiting illness Statistics Canada is conducting a study...

COVID-19 vaccine cuts risk of disease in half when administered during pregnancy

A large multistate study, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC’s)...

Federal needle exchange programs are to reduce health care costs, blood-borne infections

New research suggests that every dollar spent in Prison Needle Exchange Programs (PNEPs) in...

Bursary supports bereavement midwifery research

Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) midwife Spencer Sawyer could be the first hospitalist midwife in...

Safe Medication Practices for Restless Legs Syndrome

Having a good night’s sleep is essential for our well-being. Restless legs syndrome (RLS),...

Discovery of new genes for molar pregnancies sheds light on their increased incidence in women aged 35 and over

Major advances made at the RI-MUHC could help improve counselling for individuals suffering from...

Personalized home evaluation tool for older adults and people with disabilities wins national competition

Canadian startup Incluzia Inc. has won the 2024 AGE-WELL National Impact Challenge: Solutions for...

Partnership opens new patient pathway for cardiac care

Unity Health Toronto and Oak Valley Health are creating a streamlined care pathway to...

Dementia is not merely a personal tragedy; it is a public health crisis

As Canada faces the challenges of an aging population, Baycrest, like many of its...

New resources to support respiratory health for older Canadians during cold and flu season

With cold and flu season upon us, the National Institute on Ageing (NIA) is...

Proton-pump inhibitors: Is it time to re-evaluate your treatment?

CJ, a 50-year-old female, walks into the pharmacy, excited to learn that pharmacists can...

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A study published last week, Parental Factors Associated With Measles–Mumps–Rubella Vaccination in US Children Younger...

Navigating mental health with technology

The COVID-19 pandemic triggered a sharp rise in eating disorders, particularly among youth. Demand...

Are anxiety and depression useful predictors of heart disease risk?

Adding measures of anxiety and depression to a commonly used cardiovascular risk predictor would...