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    Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness worldwide. Although it can be treated, new research shows Canadians may not be doing enough to protect themselves. According to a new study by Lawson Health Research Institute’s Dr. Cindy Hutnik, many Canadian glaucoma patients are not screened until the disease has reached moderate or advanced stages. …

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    By Carrie Stefanson Shipping containers are used in a variety of ways, from transporting cargo to being stacked to form ultra-modern apartments. Queen’s Park Care Centre is using an upcycled container to connect families with loved ones in care. The container – now known as the Visitor Centre, accommodates private, yet distanced visits for one …

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    *Sponsored Content By Greg Miziolek Hospital-acquired infections, sometimes referred to as healthcare-associated infections (in both cases, HAIs) are the most frequent adverse events affecting patients in hospitals around the world.1 In Canada, more than 200,000 patients contract HAIs per year.2 Common types of HAIs can include urinary tract infections (UTI), blood stream infections (BSI)…

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