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March 1, 2023

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One-third of Recent Cannabis Users reported Driving While High

% of Canadians who report having used cannabis in the previous year also reported having engaged in cannabis-impaired driving. 26% of Canadians who reported using cannabis at some point in their...

February 23, 2023

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Are We Treating Acute Pain Wrong?

-inflammatory medication may be counterproductive. By using medication like ibuprofen or aspirin to treat pain, we may be promoting pain in the long term. A paper published in Science Translational...

November 1, 2020

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New Device for Detecting Traumatic Brain Injury ‘On the Spot’

A method for detecting traumatic brain injury at the point of care has been developed by scientists at the University of Birmingham.

February 12, 2019

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What are TelePsych IMEs, and How Can They Help Insurers?

Insurers have to deal with mental illness issues just as they do physical. A mental ailment can disqualify someone from working under many insurance policies, and so insurers need to be aware of the...

February 5, 2019

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VISAR (Video Surveillance Analysis Report): Assurance for Insurers

Insurance adjusters who deal with claims involving disability, injury, and illness, perform a difficult role. Nobody wants to deny a legitimate claim where a person is rightfully entitled to benefits...

December 31, 2018

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5 Vital Red Flags for Insurance Adjusters to Look for in Disability Claims

What are the common tells a disability claim may require a little more investigation? We’ve got five points disability insurers need to know to make better decisions.

December 5, 2018

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WMA News Recap Dec 3, 2018

What affect on insurance liability will autonomous cars integrated with smart cities have?

November 26, 2018

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WMA News Recap Nov 26, 2018

Accidents have gone up with speed limits in B. C. How does that affect motor vehicle insurers?

November 20, 2018

MVA Insurers

Independent Medical Advice for the Motor Vehicle Accident Insurer

When an MVA insurer has a tough claim on their desk, they may want to explore their options with independent medical advice.

November 19, 2018

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WMA News Recap Nov 19, 2018

How will legalized cannabis affect auto insurance rates in Canada? Accidents have tended to increase where cannabis has been legalized in the US, and rates will increase in areas with accidents.