New Montreal clinic will be part of Quebec network studying long COVID, Lyme diseaseHospital officials say they are hoping the clinic will respond to a growing need and ensure that those experiencing the illnesses get the best treatment possible. Have meds, will travel: 8 questions you need to ask your patients before they hit the skiesSunscreen? Check. Packing codeine for that trip to Japan? Nope. Ontario hospital temporarily closes emergency room due to COVID-19 Hospital president Todd Stepanuik says the situation is weighing heavily on the "exhausted'' emergency department workers. Case report: False nails and a hand rash An uncomfortable hand rash case at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic reiterates the need to plan ahead when travelling. Fruits and veggies contribute to greater response to biologics in IBD patients Meat, whole grain fibre, dairy associated with lower drop in inflammatory markers. Climate Changed: Canada's health system isn't ready for new reality, say doctors Montreal family doctor Claudel Petrin-Desrosiers sees climate change as an all-encompassing “risk amplifier.'' Room for improvement: Global Self-Care Readiness Index ranks Canada fifth out of 10 countries According to the 2022 Global Self-Care Readiness Index, Canada is behind other countries in taking advantage of self-care opportunities. New BQ.1 and BQ.1.1 Omicron subvariants growing twice as fast as BA.5 in Ontario: PHO Public Health Ontario says COVID-19 activity in the province is generally stable, though it has been gradually increasing since early September. QUIZ: Test your knowledge of breast cancer wait times How much do you know about the impact of longer wait times for breast cancer screening and treatment? Local hospitals could face strain as early viral infections swamp pediatrics: CPS CHEO, the Ottawa pediatric hospital, said Wednesday it had to cancel some surgeries. Shhh! We’re operating: Quiet ORs lead to better behaviour in kids post-surgery The study was part of a larger project investigating various aspects of noise levels in the OR on factors such as adverse events as well as patient well-being. A connection between antihistamines and opioid overdose? Recent findings from a CDC report suggest diphenhydramine—the active ingredient in many common antihistamines—may be a hidden risk. First Previous 352 353 354 355 356 Next Last
