Ontario study finds women with traumatic brain injuries are less likely to be admitted than men
A new study has found that women are far less likely to be admitted to a trauma centre…
Africa’s Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
BUNDIBUGYO, Uganda (AP) — Whenever Ebola comes, some of the afflicted choose the road to the nearest hospital.…
Two habits beat out diabetes wonder drug metaformin: study
A buzzy diabetes drug that’s been hailed as a longevity booster may have some competition. The decades-old medication…
Lack of learning-disability nurses in UK is an ‘absolute crisis’, says union | NHS
The specialist learning-disability nurse workforce is in “absolute crisis” with the number of specialist nurses falling by a…
Leading OB-GYN group breaks from CDC on maternal vaccination schedule | US healthcare
The leading professional organization for obstetricians and gynecologists in the US has launched its first maternal vaccination schedule…
Joseph Ana obituary | Health
My friend Joseph Ana, who has died aged 73, spent the best part of two decades in the…
Australian Predictive Healthcare Startup Raises $46 Million
SYDNEY—An Australian startup that says its AI-enabled platform can detect and prevent health issues before they become serious…
Ivim Health launches HormoneIQ™, treating a woman’s hormone symptoms as clinical data
For patients affected by the national estrogen patch shortage, Ivim now offers a HypoSpray estradiol formulation. All treatments,…
Do you get really anxious about medical testing? That’s scanxiety
For many patients, anxiety can start long before testing. Their stomach may twist in knots in the days…
The Women’s Health Problem Halle Berry And Nella Want To Help Solve
The metal speculum, a device used during pelvic exams and Pap smears, has remained largely unchanged for more…
Clinic targets region’s high rate of limb loss with new software
The digital tool will allow health care providers in remote communities to connect with specialists. KENORA — Someone…
What Scotland Can Teach Canada About Fixing Its Doctor Shortage
Scotland and Ontario have a lot to teach the rest of Canada about how to improve access to…