Local hospitals could face strain as early viral infections swamp pediatrics: CPSCHEO, 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-surgeryThe 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. Advice for ‘the unattached’ Vancouver’s Dr. Rita McCracken’s recently wrote a thread of tips on Twitter of advice to give those without an FP. Here it is. 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? 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. Flat denial: When a doctor flouts a patient's wish to forego post-mastectomy breast reconstruction An estimated one in five women has been denied an aesthetic flap closure after a mastectomy. Some surgeons have been known to renege on their agreement while their patients are unconscious in the OR. WHO: Tuberculosis cases rise for the first time in years The U.N. health agency said more than 10 million people worldwide were sickened by tuberculosis in 2021, a 4.5% rise from the year before. Sunshine Biopharma acquires Nora Pharma The pharmaceutical company paid $30,000,000 for Nora Pharma Poll: Do you exchange texts with patients? Take our weekly doctor poll. See what your colleagues say. CHEO reports unprecedented demand, surge in respiratory illness The spike in RSV cases comes as kids previously shielded by COVID-19 health restrictions are being exposed to it for the first time this fall. First Previous 411 412 413 414 415 Next Last
