health
Paging Dr. AI to the ER? Artificial intelligence shows promise in emergency room diagnosis
As hospitals increase their use of artificial intelligence to improve patient care, a U.S. study has found that an AI tool has proven effective at making emergency medical diagnoses — even better than actual doctors, in some cases. Source link
As free radon testing kit program ends for the spring, 2.6K Winnipeggers are still waiting
The City of Winnipeg is winding down its library program to lend free radon testing kits to patrons, but more than 2,600 people are still waiting to get the device — some after months. “It’s frustrating,” said Brian Itscovich, a Winnipeg resident who ordered the kit. Source link
Southern Ontario drug traffickers prompt state of emergency in Long Lake #58 First Nation
As a state of emergency remains in place in Long Lake #58 First Nation over the toxic drug crisis, the northwestern Ontario community is creating new safety and wellness roles to help protect vulnerable members. Source link
Germany does more hip and knee replacements than Canada. What can we learn?
Canadians are waiting months to years for a hip or knee replacement, and in some cases, paying thousands of dollars out-of-pocket to have the surgery done privately. That isn’t happening in Germany. Source link
1 in 5 Manitobans sought care for anxiety, study finds — but researcher says that's likely an undercount
A new study says about one in five Manitobans over the age of 15 sought health-care services for anxiety symptoms over a one-year period — but some say those numbers may be an undercount. Source link
James Poker aged out of a treatment centre at 16. Nobody told his father
James Poker aged out of the system at 16 and was abruptly released from a treatment facility in Saskatchewan. His father had no idea until he saw him on the streets of their remote northern community of Natuashish. Source link
Former Fauci adviser indicted for allegedly concealing communications related to COVID-19 research
Dr. David Morens, 78, is accused of using his private email account to intentionally circumvent public records laws while employed at the National Institutes of Health. The U.S. Justice Department alleges that he concealed or destroyed records of discussions related to COVID-19 research grants, including an effort to revive a controversial coronavirus grant. Source link
Toronto woman who wants to die says federal MAID committee isn't listening
Claire Elyse Brosseau wants to end her life, but under current Canadian legislation she’s not eligible for medical assistance in dying because she only suffers from mental illnesses. Next year, that’s supposed to change — though the federal government has already delayed twice. Source link
Their infant son had to spend several days in the ICU. Then his medical records went missing
Tegan Hutz has nothing but glowing things to say about the care her son received while he was at the IWK Health Centre in Halifax. She’s frustrated, however, that records related to his care were missing for more than two months. Source link
Running a hospital is expensive. Expect to see more advertising from them
As people live longer and have more complex medical needs, hospitals are turning to bolder advertising and marketing to attract top-tier professionals and afford the latest equipment in diagnostics and treatment. Source link