Occupancy rates surging at Quebec emergency rooms after dropping earlier this monthThe average wait time on Tuesday was a little over four and a half hours, but that rose to 15 hours and 40 minutes for people waiting on stretchers. On Christmas Day, the work went on for overdose prevention society in VancouverBrian Twaites, a paramedic public information officer with BC Emergency Health Services, said two ambulance crews responded at Hastings Street after receiving a call at noon on Christmas Day. Saskatchewan announces plan to address crowding in Regina hospitals The announcement comes after the General and Pasqua hospitals in Regina broke the fire code. Alberta commits extra $200M for family doctors, finalizes $1B health deal with Ottawa ‘This is stabilization money to keep those practices going:’ Dr. Paul Parks, president of the AMA. Yes, Alykhan. There is a Santa Claus Healing for healthcare: More progress than we regularly see to mend the ailing system. Doctors, nurses call for reforms to prevent overcrowding in Canada’s emergency rooms Dr. Michael Howlett, president of the Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians, said the group is expecting to convene a national forum next year. Finger sepsis We've come a long way in controlling—but not conquering—germ invasion. Clinical considerations in prescribing oseltamivir (Tamiflu, generics) for influenza Answers to common questions about oseltamivir indications, dosage, patient assessment, adverse effects and drug interactions. Quebec health minister asks public to avoid emergency rooms amid overcrowding The announcement comes in response to a letter from a group of chief doctors expressing that the ER situation is ‘out of control’ due to overcrowding. Bioactive coating would increase the effectiveness of masks A Quebec-Brazilian research team has developed a bioactive coating for surgical masks that not only blocks viruses but also destroys them. First Previous 62 63 64 65 66 Next Last
