Mega Malpractice Awards

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February 2, 2024, from Medscape Over the past few years, there have been numerous high-value malpractice verdicts that have garnered significant attention in the United States. These verdicts have prompted discussions and debates within the healthcare sector. The far-reaching consequences of these substantial awards, commonly known as “nuclear verdicts,” have implications that go well beyond […]

Viagra Useful for Alzheimer’s Prevention

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March 12, 2024, from Medscape According to a recent study, sildenafil, commonly referred to as Viagra and primarily used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED), shows potential in combating Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Based on a comprehensive analysis of patient data, it has been discovered that individuals who took sildenafil experienced a significant decrease in the prevalence […]

Neurological Disorders Among the Top Contributors to Global Illness

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March 14, 2024 from Medscape Neurological disorders have emerged as a pressing global concern, significantly impacting individuals’ health and well-being. A recent comprehensive analysis, published in Lancet Neurology, highlights the concerning prevalence and impact of these conditions, emphasizing the need for coordinated efforts from healthcare providers and policymakers.   Recognizing the Impact Based on the […]

How Employers Can Address Chronic Disease in the Workplace

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February 21, 2024 from Canadian HRReporter The prevalence of chronic diseases presents a substantial obstacle to the labour force, as evidenced by the fact that around 50% of the Canadian population is affected by at least one major chronic ailment. This number has been emphasized by GreenShield, who have referenced statistics from Statistics Canada (StatCan). […]

The Shroom Boom: An Emergence of Psilocybin in Canada

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March 2024 from DATAC Newsletter Canada has experienced a notable increase in the prevalence and accessibility of psilocybin, a naturally-occurring psychedelic chemical included in hallucinogenic mushrooms, in recent months. Referred to as the “Shroom Boom,” this occurrence has attracted significant interest, reflecting the patterns saw in the cannabis sector before its legalization.   The Legal […]

Disclosure of Past Medical Reports in Personal Injury Case

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November 17, 2023 from McLennan Ross A decision in Fedotkin v. Obodzinski by the Alberta Court of King’s Bench clarifies how medical reports from previous personal injury cases are handled, providing vital information for attorneys and those handling these kinds of claims. The Case In Fedotkin v. Obodzinski, the plaintiff had to reveal medical records […]

How Access to Specialists Impacts Return-to-Work Success

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February 29, 2024 from Sunlife After taking a term of disability leave, returning to work can be difficult for both companies and individuals. To guarantee a seamless return to the workforce, thorough preparation, honest communication, and sufficient support are needed. Recent research from Sunlife illuminates the experiences of Canadian workers who took disability leave and […]

Imaging Technology Reveals That Traumatic Brain Injury Can Create New Neural Pathways

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Date from GEN   Scientists at Tufts University School of Medicine have made significant advances in imaging technology that shed light on the wide-ranging consequences of traumatic brain injury (TBI) on brain function. Their research, which was just published in Cerebral Cortex, provides important new understandings of how the brain recovers from injury.   Traumatic […]