Cardiology

Health Canada approves new tests for diagnosing heart attacks faster
Two innovative assays that can shorten the time required to diagnose life-threatening heart attacks have been licensed for sale by Health Canada.
Antibiotic overprescribing is a bigger problem than you think: study author
A massive new study found that up to 46% of antibiotic prescriptions were not associated with an infection-related diagnosis

Peering through the glass ceiling

Remaking the world of medicine to further include women
Study of U.S. hospital figures links pot use with increasing risk of stroke

From data covering 2.3 million hospitalizations of adult cannabis users, researchers found a steady increase in the number of strokes suffered
Jury finds couple guilty in 2013 death of toddler son

Jeromie and Jennifer Clark were found guilty of criminal negligence causing death and failure to provide the necessaries of life for their son
New guidelines say exercising while pregnant cuts risk of complications

Researchers examined more than 25,000 studies to develop the guidelines aimed at promoting maternal, fetal and infant health
Bariatric surgery may reduce risk of macrovascular events in severely obese type 2 diabetes patients

Insurance coverage for weight loss surgeries should be expanded for appropriate patients
Manitoba NDP calls for inquest into death of indigenous heart patient on 10-hour bus ride

The Chief Medical Examiner will decide whether there will be an inquest
Heart attack patients often don't have the right pills on them. This little card is hoping to change that

The convenient wallet-sized pill holder is smaller than a credit card, which means patients are more likely to have it on hand in case of a heart attack
Northern Manitoba heart patient who was not offered flight for medical check dies on 10-hour bus ride

Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation Chief Marcel Moody said cancer patients and other First Nations people are being forced to take long bus rides for medical help

Health Canada approves new tests for diagnosing heart attacks faster

Antibiotic overprescribing is a bigger problem than you think: study author

Peering through the glass ceiling

Study of U.S. hospital figures links pot use with increasing risk of stroke

Jury finds couple guilty in 2013 death of toddler son

New guidelines say exercising while pregnant cuts risk of complications

Bariatric surgery may reduce risk of macrovascular events in severely obese type 2 diabetes patients

Manitoba NDP calls for inquest into death of indigenous heart patient on 10-hour bus ride

Heart attack patients often don't have the right pills on them. This little card is hoping to change that

Northern Manitoba heart patient who was not offered flight for medical check dies on 10-hour bus ride