Guidelines propose new way to define ‘death’Beyond providing a harmonized definition of death, guidelines present updated criteria for determining death in the event of devastating brain injury or circulatory arrest. B.C. health authority issues drug alert after benzodiazepines found in vape juiceFraser Health issued an overdose alert Thursday saying the juice that tested positive contained cannabis and suspected synthetic cannabinoids and was sold in refillable, unmarked and unbranded cartridges. Opioids aren't effective in treating neck, lower back pain, study says The findings reflect the way muscular pain in the neck and lower back is increasingly treated in Canada. Want a more accurate number of Canada's homeless population? Try counting health data Traditional methods for determining the number of homeless people have relied on counting people accessing services. College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia announces new registrar The current registrar, Dr. Heidi Oetter, will retire at the end of the year. Smell-E* Dr. Melissa Yuan-Innes shares some pretty pungent stench stories from the ER. Free online continuing education course on the health effects of wildfire smoke Designed for healthcare professionals to learn about the health effects of wildfire smoke and educate their patients on actions that can reduce exposure. Ontario College of Pharmacists approves emergency assignment class of registration amendments The amendments codify when and how the College would use its emergency assignment class of registration. Greenlight to moonlight: Good news for Ontario resident docs who want extra paid work The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has waived the $1,035 application fee under its Residents Working Additional Hours policy. Opioid death rates tripled for Ontario teens, young adults since 2014, research shows Younger peer support workers could help, one doctor suggested. First Previous 88 89 90 91 92 Next Last
