OSHA Changes In my opinion this is a win, win, win situation. Naloxone is safe and easy to use when assisting a person that is not breathing due to an opioid overdose. this medication has been on the market for over 60 years and will not harm someone
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We watch in disbelief as New Orleans recovers from the latest disaster to hit them. Tuesday a large tornado knocked out power, damaged hundreds of homes and killed one person. Here is a 5-point checklist for tornado sasfety. We say thank goodness we’re not prone to tornadoes
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Researchers in the Netherlands have discovered a “highly virulent variant” of HIV that causes a more rapid decline in immune system strength and can result in more damaging health outcomes if not treated early. The study found that patients infected with the variant of subtype-B HIV-1, dubbed
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This is a recent post that highlights abuse of a valuable resource. Police service in the Toronto area has released its list of the most ridiculous 911 calls, and it includes non-emergency requests related to uncooperative children, long drive-thru lines and prank calls. In a news release
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During December, participate in Safe Toys Month. Since December is the biggest gift-giving month in the world, it’s important to keep safety in mind as you’re shopping for the little ones in your life. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 251,700 toy-related injuries were treated
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These top 5 causes of injuries for children and infants are listed below. The information was all obtained from reports of unintentional injury to children and infants. Poisoning(e.g., drug overdoses) Common poisoning causes are, Plants- house plants and outside plants Medicines-prescription and over the counter Cleaning agents-pod
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I’m sure by now most of you have noticed, it is hot outside. Sticking-to-your-patio-furniture hot. Cook-an-egg-on-the-sidewalk hot. Though these temperatures are something Canadians pray for during our winter months, we must remember the necessary precautions to protect ourselves while still enjoying the weather. Show of hands, what
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`In the world of Covid-19 online learning has been the prevalent method of education. Dozens of articles have been written about the effects online learning has had on students. Many of the conclusions have been less than positive. Anxiety, depression, isolation and sleep disorders have been cited.
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“Yes, you are responsible and need to be held accountable”. Three Canadian provinces sent this message to large pharma company in court this past week. Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec have filed a $88.7 billion CAD ($67.4 billion USD) against Purdue Pharma. Many shake their head and
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A rapid test for COIVD 19 has been approved by Health Canada. Precision Biomonitoring out of Guelph, Ontario boasts test results within one hour and 100% accuracy. The first of its kind This is the first rapid result test to be approved but there are many others
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