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 […]
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 […]
February 19, 2024 from GEN Researchers from Stanford Medicine have presented a revolutionary artificial intelligence model that can identify, with over 90% accuracy, whether MRI brain scans belong to a man or a woman. This research was the subject of a pioneering study that was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of […]
January 8, 2024 from CAM LLP Getting to grips with a number of rules, such as the Minor Injury Cap (MIC) and the Minor Injury Regulation (MIR), is necessary when navigating the terrain of motor vehicle accident (MVA) claims in Alberta. The Update from MIC The maximum compensation for mild injuries increased from […]
January 26, 2024 from Medscape Recent analysis on patients with backpain revealed that those who experienced persistent back pain for less than 12 weeks were more likely to have reduced substantial pain over time. However, patients who had longer periods of persistent back pain, continuing for longer than 12 weeks, had a lower probability […]
New research has revealed the unexpected dangers that many individuals may risk by sitting at work. When compared with those who do not spend the majority of their time at work seated, those who do sit often increase risk of death by cardiovascular disease by one third. Researchers are saying that one way to avoid […]
November 2, 2023 from Pivotal Solutions A recent survey has revealed that over 50% of individuals covered by benefit plans are struggling with at least one chronic health condition. This alarming statistic underscores a growing concern within Canada, as the prevalence of chronic illnesses such as diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, hypertension, and mental health disorders […]
September 26, 2016 from Canadian HRReporter In an article published by the Canadian HR Reporter, Western Medical Assessment’s CEO and Medical Director, Dr. Roger Hodkinson, covers the murky and often confusing industry of disability management. Unnecessary treatments are a significant cost for Canadian companies managing disability benefits, largely due to the myths and vested interests […]
December 5, 2023 from HRD Canada Alarming evidence of the widespread effects of depression on the world economy has been provided by U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, who also highlighted the enormous financial burden this mental health issue places on society. Murthy issues a sobering warning, pointing out that depression alone costs […]
December 4, 2023 from Ratehub.ca As we enter 2024, Canadians are bracing themselves for a reality check – auto insurance premiums are unlikely to buckle under the pressure of affordability. The landscape of Canadian auto insurance is shifting, driven by various factors, and here’s a comprehensive breakdown of what to expect in the upcoming […]