Lung cancer is among the most commonly diagnosed cancers in Canada, and a leading cause of cancer death. Understanding risk factors, obstacles, and emerging treatments
Patient safety is a top priority for healthcare professionals and medical institutions worldwide. And though healthcare delivery is complex and multifaceted, standardization can play a
People are living longer and, for the most part, healthier lives than in decades past. This is a great thing – seniors get to spend
Medical breakthroughs and life-changing advancements happen all the time – and while this is paramount to enhancing our understanding of diseases, improving treatment best practices,
Healthcare systems across Canada – and around the world – are in crisis. Lack of funding, hospital closures, chronic healthcare worker shortages, and clinician burnout
It’s no secret that people are living longer. This is a great thing. The problem however is that as populations age, they have a higher
Canada’s healthcare system – like many others around the world – has been stretched to the brink. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, and
Healthcare systems in Canada and around the world are struggling. In the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, the long-lasting impact of overwhelmed and systemically overburdened
Medication incidents and near-miss events occur in pharmacies every day – and though they may never be completely avoidable, there are steps pharmacies can take
Dysphagia or swallowing difficulties can make it challenging to ingest food or beverages. Dysphagia can occur due to health conditions, including stroke, multiple sclerosis, mouth
Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that your body needs for processes like DNA synthesis, energy production, and central nervous system function. Although the vitamin
Depression is a common disorder, and physicians and healthcare workers are especially at risk. A recent CMA National Physician Health Survey found that 48 percent of
Colorectal cancer refers to the presence of malignant cells in the colon or rectum. Colon cancer and rectal cancer are grouped together because the tissue
Women’s struggle for gender equality has a long and radical history. In fact, the fight for women’s rights began in the early 1900s, which saw
Humans need iron to make hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells that enables them to transport oxygen through the blood vessels. If you don’t
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