Patient Lifestyle

N.L. children's hospital cancels some surgeries amid surge in respiratory illness

Eastern Health says patients affected by the cancellations will be contacted directly and appointments for surgery will be rescheduled for a later date.
New guidance available on how to assess and manage pain in children

Canadian Paediatric Society issues best practices in pain assessment and management for children.
Pharmacies offer rapid tests for sexually transmitted and blood borne infections as part of large study

The testing, which is part of the APPROACH study, will allow some pharmacies in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, and Alberta to test for HIV, hepatitis C and syphilis.
Managing constipation in pediatric patients

In North America, it is thought to affect 10% to 23% of children up to 18 years of age and contribute to 3%–5% of visits to a pediatrician.
'Jargon oblivion': How and why patients often misunderstand their doctors

A recent study pinpointed certain communication pitfalls that result in patients interpreting their doctors' explanations as the exact opposite.
U.S. FDA clears first fecal transplant treatment for gut infection

For more than a decade, some U.S. doctors have used stool samples from healthy donors to treat the condition.
QUIZ: Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome

How much do you know about this mysterious, and messy, emerging condition?
Poll: Is it OK to 'mask shame' doctors?

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Most B.C. kids and adults younger than 60 infected with COVID-19 or vaccinated: study