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Rise in diagnoses is prompting more U.S. adults to ask: ‘Do I have ADHD?’
A recent study suggested that more than 15 million U.S. adults—roughly 1 in 17—have been diagnosed with ADHD.
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Man charged with attempted murder after three workers attacked in Halifax ER

According to a police information form filed with the provincial court, the weapon used in three of the alleged confrontations was a knife.
Manitoba government orders health authority to cut its use of private nurses

Premier Wab Kinew says Prairie Mountain Health, which covers a large portion of western Manitoba, has been using more-costly private nurses and must focus more on nurses in the public health system.
Alberta premier defends COVID-19 report, unsure which recommendations to take

The 269-page report was done by a government-appointed panel and calls for limits on COVID-19 vaccines and for health professionals not to be punished for promoting alternative treatments.
NDP urges action on pharmacare, dental care as health ministers meet in Halifax

Health Minister Mark Holland is meeting with provincial and territorial health ministers in Halifax this week.
Alberta doctors warn obstetrician-gynecologist shortage could mean more preemies

The Alberta Medical Association says expectant mothers can’t access services in towns and cities across the province because fewer doctors are specializing in the often overwhelming practice.
Specialist wait lists for B.C. patients grow to 1.2 million people: doctors groups

Doctors of BC and the Consultant Specialists of BC say they surveyed nearly 1,000 specialists.
Physician says he demanded his name be removed from Alberta COVID-19 report

The Canadian Medical Association and Alberta Medical Association have said the panel’s report sows mistrust in medical and scientific communities.
Clinic ordered to pay B.C.’s costs after failure of ‘marathon’ private health lawsuit

Cambie Surgeries Corp. launched a lawsuit back in 2009, claiming B.C.’s Medicare Protection Act was unconstitutionally preventing people from getting private healthcare when the public system was unable to provide it.