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Miscarriage, or early pregnancy loss, can have devastating emotional effects, but it is poorly managed in Canada. A review published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) provides guidance to physicians on how to diagnose and manage this condition and calls for referral to outpatient early pregnancy assessment clinics (EPACs)...
Reducing RSV Disease: The Case for Vaccination in Older Adults ...
Sep 11, 2024 · Targeting vaccination programs for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) to older adults with underlying health conditions is a cost-effective way to reduce disease, according to a new modelling study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal).. RSV infections cause major illness, especially in infants and older adults, and rates of infection increase with age.
Empowering Diabetes Management with Glucose Monitors
Sep 4, 2024 · A new, first of its kind Canadian study suggests flash glucose monitors * can help improve health and reduce healthcare resource utilization (HRCU) for people living with diabetes. 1 . Presented at the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) 84th Scientific Sessions this past June, findings from the FRONTIER study are significant, given that 5.8 million people in Canada live with diabetes. 2 ...
Screening for Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm: Importance and …
Sep 5, 2024 · Hook will continue to receive follow-up care from St. Michael’s, including annual ultrasounds of his abdomen to monitor the stent. He says while he was initially very nervous to have a second surgery after the removal of his blood clot, …
The alcohol swab before the needle: A point of debate
Mar 5, 2020 · By Barbara Greenwood Dufour For many of us, getting a vaccine or other routine injection is not a pleasant experience. But there’s something comforting about the injection site being wiped with an alcohol swab. Other than signaling to us that it’s time to brace ourselves for the needle, it reassures us that good care is […]
24 new innovations to improve the lives of older adults
Jul 13, 2021 · By Arielle Ricketts, Marketing & Communications Content Specialist, CABHI. CABHI recently selected 24 projects to participate in Spark-ON and Spark-CU, subsidiaries of the Spark Program which supports the development of grassroots solutions by frontline healthcare workers and researchers to solve real-world critical care challenges. The Centre for Aging + Brain Health Innovation (CABHI ...
Defusing an angry or upset patient - Hospital News
Aug 14, 2018 · By Lindsay Yoo and Certina Ho Healthcare providers, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other allied healthcare professionals, encounter many different scenarios during a typical shift; this often involves the challenge of navigating unexpected situations, for instance, defusing an angry or frustrated patient. Handling a difficult situation that involves an angry or upset patient is ...
The Role of Digital Healthcare in Improving Patient Outcomes
Oct 2, 2024 · Canada Health Infoway (Infoway) is an independent, not-for-profit organization funded by the federal government, dedicated to advancing digital health across Canada.
Feeding assistance: Strategies for success - Hospital News
Feb 28, 2018 · Prescribing the optimal texture for residents that require assistance with eating is key to success. Residents may be at risk for swallowing difficulties and need to be assessed to determine the most appropriate food and fluid textures for provide adequate intake in a safe manner while still being pleasing to the resident.
New data: Canadian physicians embrace digital health tools
Sep 19, 2024 · With the rise of physician burnout in the wake of the pandemic and ongoing Health Human Resources (HHR) challenges, physicians in Canada are increasingly adopting electronic tools to alleviate unnecessary clinical burdens, building a more Connected Care system.