Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre (RVH) is proud to launch the ASKmeGOC Goals of Care Consult Service – an innovative, ...

The use of ultraviolet light systems is becoming more widely used in healthcare facilities for disinfecting patient and operating rooms. Yet, ultraviolet lights systems are misunderstood in spite of ...

Health care is continually advancing, with new technologies and techniques being developed regularly. This ongoing evolution can pose challenges for healthcare practitioners who must learn and adopt ...

How can we reduce wait times for much needed hip and knee replacement surgery in Canada? Coordinated referral and team-based care models show promise, according to research published in CMAJ (Canadian ...

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For many of us, getting a vaccine or other routine injection is not a pleasant experience. But there’s something comforting about the injection site being wiped with an alcohol swab. Other than ...

Canada can learn from England’s successful diabetes prevention program to build its own programs to tackle diabetes prevention across the country, argue authors in an analysis in CMAJ (Canadian ...

It is with great pride that I nominate Galyna Breslavets for the Hospital News Nursing Hero Award. Galyna is a transformational nurse leader whose impact extends far beyond the walls of the Operating ...

Canadians have become much more aware of health care supply chain issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. In spring 2020, personal protective equipment (PPE) like masks and gloves were scarce due to ...

“What do I say to a nurse in tears with a pressure injury on her nose from her PPE who is asking for a break after looking after COVID-19 patients when you are already down 3 or 4 nurses?” – Nurse ...

Popular NSAIDs include ibuprofen, naproxen, and acetylsalicylic acid (ASA). A major caution of NSAID use is the risk of stomach bleeds. However, this can be prevented by taking the medication at the ...