Patient Lifestyle

Obesity is an important independent risk factor for doing poorly with COVID-19

Risk is particularly apparent in men and in those aged 60 years or younger
Alberta teachers, school staff should be tested before classes start: Dr. Hinshaw

All teachers and school staff in Alberta should get tested for COVID-19 before students return to classrooms in September, the province's chief medical officer of heath recommended.
Ruling upholds firing of paramedics who allowed patient to crawl for treatment

Video shows the paramedics leading a crawling man to an elevator after suggesting to a support worker that the patient could walk under his own power
New report describes evidence of pharmacists impact on patient safety

Cites global examples of pharmacists' impact on reducing medication errors and patient risk.
Insomnia: New focus on first-line nonpharmacologic management for pharmacists

New focus on first-line nonpharmacologic management for pharmacists
'How low is low enough' to reopen schools?

A new tool may help us estimate the likelihood of COVID-19 outbreaks at schools in the fall
How to have a great vacation at home
Shoppers Drug Mart to test three medical clinics in Toronto area this year

Shoppers Drug Mart is opening a medical clinic in Toronto where family physicians will be available to take on a roster of patients and take appointments for walk-in services.

'I don't remember': Man accused of killing Alberta doctor makes court appearance