Neurosurgeon investigating patient’s mystery symptoms plucks a worm from woman’s brain in AustraliaThe creature was the larva of an Australian native roundworm not previously known to be a human parasite. Mortality rose in 2021, led by cancer, heart disease, overdoses and COVID 19: StatCanLife expectancy also fell once again from 81.7 years to 81.6 years. It had decreased in 2020 by 0.6 years. New guidance on using take-home naloxone for in-community overdose response The guidance is aimed at helping policy makers understand best practices for this tool. Need to know about live saving CPR? A new study says it’s probably wise not to ask Alexa or Siri Researchers asked voice assistants eight questions that a bystander might pose in a cardiac arrest emergency. A broad genetic test saved one newborn’s life. Research suggests it could help millions of others Whole genome tests could solve the problem of doing several narrowly targeted tests on babies, which still might not find the disorder. Case report: The eyes have it A recent case at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic reinforces the importance of asking for more details. Net-zero healthcare by 2050: What Canada needs to succeed Presentation at CMA health summit while wildfires tear across Northwest Territories, B.C. Out of the fire and into your pharmacy: What you need to know about caring for wildfire evacuees They may come in with little or no identification, or may come from a part of the country with no electronic health records. Here's how you can help. Hospital services in the U.K. come to a standstill as thousands of senior doctors strike again Thousands of hospital doctors say they will only provide emergency care, and the National Health Service warned patients to expect major disruption during the two-day strike. Wildfire smoke can damage the brain long after flames are extinguished, research says Until recently, the effects of wildfires have been studied on patients’ lungs, hearts and blood. First Previous 87 88 89 90 91 Next Last
