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- 11/11/2020
Canadian researchers tout hyperventilation as method to treat alcohol poisoning
Lead researcher Joseph Fisher, a senior scientist at University Health Network's Toronto General Hospital Research Institute, calls the technique a "no-brainer'' that doesn't have side effects and involves a very simple mechanical device to assist breathing. - 11/10/2020
Are women healthcare workers less safe using PPE modeled for men?
The researchers conducted 1,049 fit tests during the COVID-19 pandemic so far, testing 813 (77%) women and 236 (23%) men, using either a sweet or bitter spray to qualitatively test the fit. - 11/10/2020
Ottawa releases report on chronic pain in Canada
The report spans July 2019 to August 2020 covering discussions with Canadians living with, or who have an interest in, chronic pain. In Canada, it's estimated one in four people, aged 15 or older, live with chronic pain. - 11/10/2020
Edmonton ER doctor invents portable aerosol containment tent
The tent is aimed at allowing hospitals to continue procedures like intubation, biPAP and ventilation, which can spray particles up to 10 metres away. The device is portable and so allows patients to be transported more safely within the hospital. - 11/10/2020
Virtual healthcare doesn't seem to be catching on in P.E.I.
The pilot project saw the province team up with telemedicine provider Maple to provide islanders with access to the eight P.E.I. physicians who've signed on to meet with patients over the phone or video conferencing. - 11/10/2020
B.C. Supreme Court judge orders surgeon not to perform a double mastectomy on a transgender teen
The court order, which will expire Nov. 27, 2020, prevents Dr. McKee from providing the 17-year-old with "counsel, advice or advocacy in preparation for, promotion of, or performing a double mastectomy or any surgery.” - 11/10/2020
Canadian physicians contribute close to $40 billion to the economy: report
As of December 2019, 46,934 physicians’ offices were operating in Canada, bolstering job numbers in the fields of telecommunications, utilities, legal services and the postal service, couriers and messengers. - 11/10/2020
Windsor Regional Hospital CEO self-isolating after sourcing medication in Michigan
The president and chief executive officer of Windsor Regional Hospital is quarantining after crossing the border into Michigan to source a rare medication for a patient in the ICU department. - 11/10/2020
Specialists' group raises concerns over OMA project on practice overhead
In late October, the Ontario Specialists Association started a petition and letter writing campaign about the project, stating the OMA “has asked Canada Revenue Agency for personal physician and professional corporation tax data.” - 11/9/2020
Alberta doctor moving to B.C. to get away from 'toxic' environment
Dr. Lauralee Dukeshire said her choice is entirely based on the actions of Alberta's government which have created a “hostile, toxic and unstable work environment for physicians.”