Critical Care

Two solutions Docs of BC want immediately to mitigate ED crisis happening ‘across the province’
Doctors of BC's Section of Emergency Medicine says the crisis at Langley Memorial Hospital is not an isolated situation and special measures are needed to address emergency department backlog now.
NHL tough guys die 10 years younger than their fellow players, study finds
Researchers at Columbia University in New York reached the conclusion after analyzing data from 6,039 NHL players from 1967 to last spring.

Manitoba premier pledges $30 million to expand ICU at Winnipeg's Grace Hospital

Heather Stefanson announced the funding at a Sunday afternoon news conference, saying the money will go towards the Grace Hospital Foundation’s campaign to create up to 20 new beds in the facility’s ICU.
Important lessons learned: One doctor, two Canadian mass tragedies

Family and emergency physician Dr. Michael Stoll was on the job for both the Humboldt bus crash and James Smith Cree Nation stabbings. Here’s what he learned.
The ABCs of insurance

Expert advice for physicians on essential coverage and regular reviews.
Doctor acquitted in 14 patient deaths sues health system

Dr. William Husel claims malicious prosecution and names Trinity Health Corp. in a complaint filed Wednesday in federal court in Detroit. He is seeking a jury trial and at least $20 million in damages.
Milking the umbilical cord? Study highlights alternative for non-vigorous full-term neonates

Researchers hopeful that results could change resuscitation guidelines.
Ontario nurses eye B.C.’s plan to cap nurse to patient ratio, ease workload

Angela Preocanin, who was among dozens of rain-soaked nurses who gathered near Queen’s Park this week to protest “unsafe working conditions,” said she would not be surprised if Ontario lost nurses to British Columbia.
U.K. junior doctors begin 4-day strike, seeking hefty pay hike

Junior doctors—those in the first years of their careers—make up almost half of all NHS doctors.
What is xylazine? A medical toxicologist explains how it increases overdose risk, and why Narcan can still save a life

Xylazine is increasingly appearing within the U.S. supply of illicit opioids like fentanyl and heroin.

Two solutions Docs of BC want immediately to mitigate ED crisis happening ‘across the province’

NHL tough guys die 10 years younger than their fellow players, study finds

Manitoba premier pledges $30 million to expand ICU at Winnipeg's Grace Hospital

Important lessons learned: One doctor, two Canadian mass tragedies

The ABCs of insurance

Doctor acquitted in 14 patient deaths sues health system

Milking the umbilical cord? Study highlights alternative for non-vigorous full-term neonates

Ontario nurses eye B.C.’s plan to cap nurse to patient ratio, ease workload

U.K. junior doctors begin 4-day strike, seeking hefty pay hike

What is xylazine? A medical toxicologist explains how it increases overdose risk, and why Narcan can still save a life