Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Health Health The drug’s use is expanding across North America, from an anesthetic to a fast-acting antidepressant. Published Sep 10, 2023 • Last updated Sep 10, 2023 • 5 minute read Dr. Joseph Tham at the Detwiller Pavilion at UBC Hospital. Photo by Jason Payne /PNG Article content … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Health Health The number of COVID-19 infections jumped more than threefold from 133 over a week in early August to 447 by early September. Published Sep 07, 2023 • Last updated Sep 29, 2023 • 4 minute read COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths have increased in the last … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News Local Health Life Health Fraser Health opened B.C.’s first virtual hospital unit, where 150 psychiatric patients have been treated from home. Experts say it is the way of the future. Published Sep 07, 2023 • Last updated Sep 08, 2023 • 8 minute read Radhika Khosla is manager of … [Read more…]
Article content Five minutes into a ten-minute drive to Nanaimo Regional General Hospital a cab driver called 911 for his pregnant passenger and then, with no time to spare, began to help deliver the baby himself. It was a girl. Article content “The 911 dispatcher on the phone was saying ‘tell her to push on … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links World Health “All dogs can develop cancer, but goldens have the highest probability.” Author of the article: Washington Post Marlene Cimons, The Washington Post Published Nov 21, 2023 • 5 minute read A dog lies on the operating room before surgery. Photo by Chalabala / iStock /Getty Images Article content In September, … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Health Transcranial magnetic stimulation isn’t new. But it is not approved by Health Canada for use as a medical device to treat stroke patients. Get the latest from Elizabeth Payne straight to your inbox Sign Up Published Nov 21, 2023 • Last updated 1 day ago • 3 minute read Dr. Jodi Edwards, … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Local Health Health Targeted genetic testing could help avoid trial and error as doctors look for the best treatments for patients with depression Published Nov 21, 2023 • Last updated 56 minutes ago • 3 minute read Targeted genetic testing could help avoid trial and error as doctors look for the … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Life Health Diet & Fitness Yes, flat feet can be associated with problems, but it’s not a certainty. Author of the article: Washington Post Ian McMahan Published Nov 16, 2023 • 5 minute read Photo by File Photo /Getty Images Article content What if having flat feet isn’t a bad thing? That’s … [Read more…]
Article content If you want to lower your blood pressure, cutting back on salt in your diet would help, according to a recent study. New research said that for many people, cutting back on salt is as effective as taking a common blood pressure medication. Article content The study, published Saturday in JAMA, found that … [Read more…]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Parenting Health Family & Child This cold and flu season, try less testing and more resting. Published Nov 19, 2023 • Last updated 12 hours ago • 3 minute read A mother checks the temperature of her sick son. Photo by Ridofranz /Getty Images/iStockphoto Article content The cold and flu season is already … [Read more…]