Strong Support in Alberta for At-Fault Auto Insurance
A new survey highlights that a majority of Albertans support the current at-fault auto insurance system, emphasizing fairness and personal responsibility.
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Study Finds Higher Injury Rates Among Young U.S. Workers Post-Marijuana Legalization
March 19, 2024 from DATAC With the expansion of recreational cannabis legalization in different jurisdictions, such as U.S. states and Canadian provinces, recent research is shedding light on the wider implications it has on workplace safety and public health. This compilation of recent studies from both countries provides insights into the impact of legislative changes […]
Quitting Smoking Before Turning 40 Can Reduce Mortality Risk to That of Nonsmokers
March 11, 2024, from Medscape Smoking remains a persistent global health issue, causing significant harm to individuals across the world. Shockingly, a quarter of deaths among middle-aged adults in Europe and North America can be directly linked to this harmful habit. However, amid intensified efforts to combat smoking, there is a ray of hope. New […]
Mega Malpractice Awards
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
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
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 […]
The Shroom Boom: An Emergence of Psilocybin in Canada
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
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 […]
Imaging Technology Reveals That Traumatic Brain Injury Can Create New Neural Pathways
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 […]
AI Detects Gender-Specific Brain Traits Which Could Deepen Our Understanding of Psychitric Disorders
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 […]