Steve Gloade, a retired RCMP officer, is now working for CannaConnect, a company that promotes the use of cannabis to address various conditions in veterans and frontline workers. The demand for medical marijuana among veterans has increased, leading to calls for more research into its medical benefits. However, concerns have been raised about using marijuana as a means to avoid addressing psychological trauma, emphasizing the need for counseling and peer support for veterans.
Today is an exciting day on the Caring Support Podcast because we have healthcare leader, midwife, scholar-practitioner, entrepreneur, consultant, expert witness, researcher and educator and Ms. Canada 2023 Finalist, Sandra Mutilva with us! Join us as we talk to Sandra about her amazing career and what led her to where she is.
A highly caffeinated version of a new energy drink, popularized by social media influencers, is being recalled in Canada. The drink, called Prime Energy, contains 200 milligrams of caffeine per can, exceeding Health Canada's limit by 20 milligrams. It was found on shelves in Ontario, Quebec, and Alberta. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) initiated the recall following a health risk assessment by Health Canada.
Yukon and Northwest Territories have accepted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's health funding proposal, securing $380 million and $361 million respectively over 10 years. The agreements include increased health-care transfers and $73 million dedicated to each territory's specific concerns. Trudeau's offer was made in response to concerns about a national health-care crisis.
Tick samples from Prince Edward Island (P.E.I.) now have a 1 in 5 chance of testing positive for Lyme disease, up from the usual 1 in 10, according to a New Brunswick laboratory. The increase may be due to mild winters in P.E.I. that favor tick survival. Lyme cases are rising across Canada, with provinces like Nova Scotia and Ontario being particularly affected. Public health offices are advised to monitor tick-related data as ticks carry various diseases, some more severe than Lyme disease.
This alternative procedure involves inserting a catheter through the patient's neck or groin, reducing risks and recovery time. The new method allows doctors to diagnose heart conditions more efficiently and may lead to improved patient outcomes.
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