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- 10/22/2020
Milestone for Nova Scotia's first all-women transplant surgery team
Dr. Hiebert stressed the need to normalize women working in surgery, which is why she gifted her nieces with two surgical dolls to play with. - 10/22/2020
Medical cannabis users still feel stigma in the medical system
The survey of 1,000 Canadians found they most commonly use medical cannabis for anxiety disorder, depression, and insomnia. - 10/22/2020
UofA doctor develops app to help FPs better treat adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Dr. Sue emphasized the importance of clear communication when caring for patients with developmental disorders. He recommended using short phrases and straightforward language. - 10/22/2020
76% of patients hospitalized with COVID-19 have symptoms months later: study
Apart from symptoms, the research found 88% of patients studied had lung abnormalities. - 10/22/2020
Hundreds fewer detained over mental health crises with Peel's new rapid response teams
Peel's new Mobile Crisis Rapid Response Teams (MCRRT), which pair officers with mental health clinicians, have apprehended and taken to hospital just 22 per cent of the people in crisis they responded to between the teams' introduction in January and Oct. 1, according to new numbers released by Peel police. - 10/22/2020
Banning single-use plastics is the right choice for our environment and our health
Even if the virus is spread via surfaces, the role of disposable plastics remains unclear. Disposable plastic is no less likely to be contaminated than a similar reusable option. Touching the plastic wrapping around a bunch of bananas is not safer than touching the banana directly. - 10/22/2020
Nanaimo man sets up website aggregating B.C. family doctors taking new patients
Don Gayton, an electrical engineer, started the crowdsourcing site nine months ago after he moved from North Vancouver to Nanaimo and had trouble finding a physician. - 10/21/2020
B.C. College of Family Physicians gives NDP healthcare policies highest score ahead of election
The NDP garnered the highest overall score at 33.5, while the B.C. Green Party clocked in at 28 and the B.C. Liberals lagged with 24. - 10/21/2020
Does use of permanent hair dyes increase cancer risk/mortality in women?
Women in US Nurses’ Health Study followed over 36 years to examine associations between personal use of permanent hair dyes and cancer risk and mortality.