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December 5, 2023

The Global Link Between Alcohol and Cancer

. Isabelle Soerjomataram, Ph D, from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), Lyon, France, emphasized this urgency at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Annual Meeting...

November 28, 2023

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POTS: No Tilt Table Required

, Dr. Michelle O’Donoghue engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Pam Taub, a distinguished cardiologist and professor at UC San Diego.

November 21, 2023

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Snoring May Cause Cognitive Decline

’ve all heard about the importance of a good night’s sleep, but did you know that snoring, or more specifically, obstructed breathing caused by sleep apnea, can significantly impact your brain...

November 14, 2023

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Redefining Chronic Pain with the ‘Nopioid’ Approach

-evolving realm of pain management, the role of opioids has been a subject of intense discussion and scrutiny. Medscape recently published an interview with Dr. Daniel Clauw, a distinguished...

November 6, 2023

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Meet Our New Director of Business Development

We’re thrilled to introduce Mary Grimes, our new Director of Business Development at Western Medical Assessments. With over 25 years of experience, Mary brings a wealth of expertise to her newest...

November 3, 2023

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High Legal Fees are Raising Alberta Drivers’ Insurance Costs

, the cost of motor insurance is rising due to lawsuits and legal expenditures, according to a recent report that was ordered by the Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). Legal fees account for about 20%...

October 24, 2023

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Myths About Personal Injury Claims in Alberta

’s era of social media, it’s easy for personal injury lawyers to encounter a flood of misinformation and conflicting narratives regarding the process of pursuing personal injury lawsuits.

October 18, 2023

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Trucking Company Ordered to Rehire Alcoholic Driver Fired for being Drunk on the Job

. “The evening of the accident, she needed to consume,” stated Quebec Arbitration Tribunal (QAT) adjudicator […]

August 3, 2023

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Occupations With Higher Expectancy of Ovarian Cancer

, hereditary and environmental variables interact to generate cancer, with some cancers being more heavily influenced by one or the other.

July 27, 2023

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AI Outperforms Humans in Identifying Strokes

(AI) technology outperforms human call takers in identifying stroke victims from calls to the emergency services. The AI model had a greater positive predictive value — a measure of the percentage...