July 28, 2023 from Medscape We’ve all heard about the importance of a good night’s sleep, but did you know that snoring, or more specifically, obstructed breathing caused by sleep apnea, can significantly impact your brain health? Researchers from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Paris-Cité, Paris, France have made a compelling […]
September 20, 2023 from Medscape In the ever-evolving realm of pain management, the role of opioids has been a subject of intense discussion and scrutiny. Medscape recently published an interview with Dr. Daniel Clauw, a distinguished professor at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Dr. Clauw is currently leading a groundbreaking clinical trial […]
We’re thrilled to introduce Mary Grimes, our new Director of Business Development at Western Medical Assessments. With over 25 years of experience, Mary brings a wealth of expertise to her newest role and we hope you will help us in welcoming her to the team. Mary’s extensive career has equipped her with a deep […]
September 26, 2023 from the Edmonton Journal In Alberta, the cost of motor insurance is rising due to lawsuits and legal expenditures, according to a recent report that was ordered by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Legal fees account for about 20% of Albertan drivers’ motor insurance rates, or about $200 per […]
July 18, 2023 from Cam LLP In today’s era of social media, it’s easy for personal injury lawyers to encounter a flood of misinformation and conflicting narratives regarding the process of pursuing personal injury lawsuits. With daily automobile collisions happening on Albertan roads, it’s crucial for legal professionals to have a clear understanding of […]
August 1, 2023 from Western Standard A trucking business in Quebec has been ordered to reinstate a driver who was fired after she had at least nine beers before losing control of her truck on a Pennsylvania highway. “The evening of the accident, she needed to consume,” stated Quebec Arbitration Tribunal (QAT) adjudicator […]
July 10, 2023 from Medscape Basically, hereditary and environmental variables interact to generate cancer, with some cancers being more heavily influenced by one or the other. Genetic variables such as the BRCA gene mutations are well-known when it comes to ovarian cancer, which claims the lives of more than 13,000 women annually in the […]
May 26, 2023 from Medscape A new study demonstrates that an artificial intelligence (AI) technology outperforms human call takers in identifying stroke victims from calls to the emergency services. The AI model had a greater positive predictive value—a measure of the percentage of anticipated positive cases that are actually positive—than the human phone […]
May 16, 2023 from Cuming & Gillespie If you have ever been involved in a car accident, you have probably wondered who was to blame. The answer to this question may be very important if you have been hurt. You could file a claim for compensation if one of the drivers was at fault […]
March 16, 2023 from Cuming & Gillespie In order to prevent major injuries in a car accident, children are taught to always buckle up. The Alberta Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is urging drivers and passengers to buckle up, since it is against the law and might mean the difference between life and death […]