ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/5/2023
QUIZ: Have you got your frostbite facts down cold?
It’s c-c-cold out there! Warm your brain with a few questions on one of the True North’s many winter risks—frostbite—and the latest made-in-Canada treatment protocol. - 1/4/2023
Canadian scientists watching for new COVID variants in airplane wastewater
As of Wednesday, the agency was aware of 21 cases of XBB.1.5 in Canada and said it is “currently considered to be only detected sporadically,'' it said in an email. - 1/4/2023
Looking forward into the past: Lessons for the future of Medicare on its 60th anniversary
It is the 60th anniversary of Medicare, but no one seems to care. It is, after all, hard to be enthusiastic about a system in crisis. - 1/4/2023
Ransomware attacks on U.S. healthcare systems grow in frequency and sophistication
Disruptions during ransomware attacks affect care delivery, jeopardize information integrity, and may threaten patient safety and outcomes. - 1/3/2023
EXPLAINER: Why did NFL player Damar Hamlin suffer sudden cardiac arrest during a game?
The incident kicked off discussions on social media about CPR and other emergency measures everyone—not just medical professionals—should be trained in. - 1/3/2023
How 19th century Victorians' wellness resolutions were about self help—and playful ritual fun
According to some sources, the practice of making resolutions at the new year can be traced back 4,000 years, originating with the ancient Babylonians. - 1/3/2023
Ottawa paramedic leader says drug supply getting more toxic amid overdose crisis
Ottawa paramedic leader Darryl Wilton says not a day went by in 2022 that didn't include an overdose-related call. - 1/3/2023
Team-based care is the solution for healthcare sustainability
The primary care crisis puts all care at risk and Dr. Kevin Wasko argues the solution is clear. - 1/2/2023
B.C. poised for drug decriminalization experiment, but will it help stem deadly tide?
The latest data from the BC Coroners Service show that about 14,000 people have died since the province declared a public health emergency in 2016.