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Newfoundland retired nurse washed sick patients’ hair every Saturday for more than 20 years

Mary Keiley, a retired nurse and teacher in Newfoundland, was recently recognized for her outstanding volunteer work that spanned over…

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Tech

Half a million patients’ personal info stolen in massive health care data breach

Data breaches are a common occurrence in today’s digital age, but when it comes to health care institutions, the stakes…

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Health

Shopping ideas for Alzheimer’s patients and caregivers

The holiday season is a time for giving, but when it comes to selecting gifts for loved ones with Alzheimer’s…

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Health

Alberta hospital patients waiting to move into continuing care are paying millions in fees

Adam Preston and his family were faced with a difficult decision when their grandmother, Shirley Tryon, was diagnosed with dementia…

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Nova Scotia

First transitional health centre in N.S. prepares to welcome patients

Nova Scotia Health’s first transitional health centre, the West Bedford Transitional Health Centre, is set to open its doors to…

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Health

Paralyzed patients walk again after innovative brain therapy: ‘I feel my legs’

Paralyzed patients may have a chance to regain movement and even walk again, thanks to new research conducted by EPFL…

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Health

Why family doctors across Canada are turning to AI scribes — and what it means for patients

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) scribes in medical practices is gaining popularity among physicians across Canada, as they seek…

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World

Texas doctor who poisoned patients with tainted medical IV bags sentenced to 190 years

A Texas anesthesiologist, Raynaldo Riviera Ortiz, Jr., has been sentenced to 190 years in prison for injecting heart-stopping poison into…

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Tech

Ransomware attack’s devastating toll on hospital patients’ health

The rise in data theft and ransomware attacks against health care and critical third-party providers in 2024 is alarming, with…

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World

Israeli forces detain medics, patients after violent raid on Gaza hospital | News

Israeli forces have withdrawn from Kamal Adwan Hospital after detaining dozens of medics and some patients, and causing widespread damage…

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