More Sask. residents eligible for training and free take home naloxone kits
Naloxone is a medication that can quickly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose when administered properly. Continue reading
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Doctors’ textbooks lack diversity, minorities at risk for lower-quality care: study
If doctors aren’t able to recognize certain diseases in particular racial groups, it could lead to lower-quality care for patients with darker skin tones, a new study finds. Continue reading
UBC study says lack of diversity in medical textbooks could mean racial bias in treatment
“I think this study raises questions about whether doctors are trained to treat diverse populations.” Continue reading
Hamilton couple’s misadventure in Costa Rica puts a spotlight on hospital overcrowding
A Dofasco retiree who suffered a fall in Costa Rica undergoes two surgeries in the country due to lack of beds in Hamilton. Continue reading
Children treated for painful skin conditions on Ontario reserve
Children suffering from skin rashes in a northern Ontario First Nation community are being treated by a team of doctors sent to the reserve. Continue reading
More Canadians choose to be medical tourists: report
A new Fraser Institute report suggests more Canadians are traveling abroad to receive medical treatment on foreign soil. Continue reading