A European survey highlights wide differences in discharge approaches, as clinicians here and abroad revisit how long—and where—to treat apnea of prematurity.
The American Gastroenterological Association also says sitz baths and topical treatments can be considered, but notes that there is limited scientific data supporting their effectiveness.
Bill 40, also known as An Act Respecting Health Quality and Patient Safety, aims to strengthen quality reviews after serious patient safety incidents, enhance disclosures to patients and improve data collection.
Toronto’s legionnaires’ outbreak comes after an outbreak in London, Ont., last summer was linked to pneumonia in at least 94 people, resulting in four deaths and 86 hospitalizations.
For months, Dr. Pauline Lois Fenty failed to respond to multiple emails, letters, phone calls and voicemails from her patients seeking medical paperwork and investigators from the college.
The Familiprix chain announced it is withdrawing energy drinks from all its pharmacies amid growing calls for the province to ban the sale of the high-caffeine beverages to children.
Associated Press footage showed health workers in protective gear evacuating three passengers, including the ship’s British doctor, who Spain’s health ministry said had been in ‘serious condi-tion’ but has improved.
