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Optimizing opioid prescriptions after the ED to reduce opioid overdoses, misuse

New research aims to help reduce the quantity of unused prescription opioids after emergency department visits and lessen the risk of opioid misuse and overdose. The study is published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Overprescribing is linked to opioid misuse and overdose, with household...

Physician Assistants: A solution to Ontario’s primary care crisis

Primary care providers are the backbone of our healthcare system. For patients seeking medical attention, family physicians are often the first line of contact, providing a comforting face to navigate the complex and often confusing maze that we call ‘Ontario’s healthcare system’. And yet,...

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Many health-care providers are ill-equipped to recognize pain in abused children

McGill study finds only 13 per cent of those surveyed received training on child...

Vaping additives harm a vital membrane in the lungs, according to new Concordia research

Vitamin E binds itself to the pulmonary surfactant, inhibiting gas exchange and lung stability The...

New technology enhances cardiac care

Humber River Health recognizes that modern challenges are best met with modern solutions, and...

IPAC Canada Develops Essential New Course to Support Long-Term Care Infection Prevention and Control Leads

Infection Prevention and Control Canada (IPAC Canada) is launching a comprehensive training program tailored...

New technology for advancing inclusive, equitable care

An imaging device developed by an Ontario start-up company is being studied at Hamilton...

World-first trial shows benefits of finding, treating undiagnosed asthma and COPD

It’s estimated that 70 per cent of people with asthma or COPD go undiagnosed....

Researchers outline how cells activate to cause fibrosis and organ scarring

New research led by Unity Health Toronto that examines how fibroblast cells in the...

London Health Sciences Centre reduces cancer surgery wait times by 50 per cent

Through several focused strategies and a dedicated team effort, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)...

Transitioning older adults back home after hospital

Headwaters Health Care Centre (Headwaters) is pleased to announce its partnership with Bayshore HealthCare...

A New Centre To Help Canada’s Nurses Enhance Their Skills

Coming out of the pandemic, Canada’s health care system found many new challenges and...

Ready for the Next Chapter? Your Wellness Journey Beyond Retirement

Retirement is often thought of as a time of relaxation, travel and enjoying some...

Southlake pioneering advancements in cardiac care

Southlake Regional Health Centre is setting new benchmarks that will bring leading edge cardiac...

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Optimizing opioid prescriptions after the ED to reduce opioid overdoses, misuse

New research aims to help reduce the quantity of unused prescription opioids after emergency...

Collaborating virtually to improve long-term care

Team-building and face-to-face meetings were limited during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the long-term care...

Physician Assistants: A solution to Ontario’s primary care crisis

Primary care providers are the backbone of our healthcare system. For patients seeking medical...

Many health-care providers are ill-equipped to recognize pain in abused children

McGill study finds only 13 per cent of those surveyed received training on child...