Doctors initially suspected an injury. It would take a second visit and a few more questions to uncover the real cause of a mysterious mark on an 11-year-old boy’s abdomen.
Emergency preparedness, respiratory health, responsible land management and psychological healing all come together in the controlled burns that take place in the Gitxsan traditional territories in British Columbia.
Dalhousie researchers compared emergency room visits in Nova Scotia hospitals before and after pharmacists began prescribing preventative treatment in 2021.
The 30-year-old was scheduled for surgery three days after badly breaking her ankle, but doctors told them they were postponing it because they needed to do another surgery.
A new study suggests diverting intoxicated people from emergency rooms to a safe recovery space can help free up valuable healthcare resources and offer more suitable care.
The study found that by the end of the study period, the number of gambling-related ER visits was 154% higher than expected among males aged 10 to 29, and 116% higher among males aged 30 to 44.
