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- 11/13/2023
Saskatchewan announces plan to address overcrowding, staffing at hospitals
The health authority said in its report, released Tuesday, that by mid-December there will be more nurses, social workers and security officers in emergency rooms to enhance safety. - 11/13/2023
Internal documents show the World Health Organization paid sexual abuse victims in Congo US$250 each
The amount covers typical living expenses for less than four months in a country where, the WHO documents noted, many people survive on less than US$2.15 a day. - 11/13/2023
E.U. nations condemn Hamas for what they describe as use of hospitals, civilians as ‘human shields’
The statement reiterated their ‘call on Hamas for the immediate and unconditional release of all hostages. It is crucial that the International Committee of the Red Cross is granted access to the hostages.’ - 11/13/2023
U.K. experts recommend chickenpox shot for kids for the first time, decades after other countries
British experts have previously estimated there are more than 650,000 cases of chickenpox in England and Wales. - 11/13/2023
Menopause discussions are coming into the open, with a boost from celebs
Pop culture depictions of puberty are common. TV, movies, books and music all frequently showcase the tumult of tweens coming of age. - 11/13/2023
Obesity drug Wegovy cut risk of serious heart problems by 20%, study finds
The findings could shift perceptions that the new class of obesity drugs are cosmetic treatments and put pressure on health insurers to cover them. - 11/13/2023
Publicly funded genetic test for suitable antidepressants would save healthcare costs: study
Genes are responsible for about 42% of the variation in how people respond to antidepressants. - 11/12/2023
Change for the sake of change? A look at what’s behind the choice to reorganize Alberta’s entire health system
Alberta’s health system transformation risks worsening problems rather than fixing them. - 11/12/2023
Right turn on red? With pedestrian deaths rising, U.S. cities are considering bans
A dramatic rise in accidents killing or injuring pedestrians and bicyclists has led to a myriad of policy and infrastructure changes. - 11/12/2023
B.C. shifts ambulance staffing for rural communities in bid to boost emergency care
BC Emergency Health Services says in a statement the shift will add more than 271 new full-time paramedic positions for the three separate models that will give flexibility for ambulance needs in each community.