Erik Greb

E-scooter injuries are increasing in Edmonton: 32% of cases involve fractures, and 17% involve head injuries. Helmet use is rare (2.4%), but substance use is common (26%). How can clinicians respond to this problem? #emergency #Edmonton #Transportation https://t.co/5w3BcYJbQz

A first-of-its-kind Ontario study finds both methadone and safer opioid supply cut overdoses and hospital visits — but patients stay on SOS longer. Are complementary strategies key to Canada’s opioid crisis? Read more: https://t.co/A7pC28eHdU #opioids #safesupply #addiction

Social prescribing can offer a timely, practical response to the constraints on time, resources, or support that clinicians often face. It can be a useful means of addressing nonmedical drivers of health. @srijabiswas25 @Gary_Bloch #healthcareresource https://t.co/3AHnxA1snJ

Why were abortion rates from 2020 to 2023 stable in Ontario, while they increased substantially in the UK and Europe? Canada’s regulatory and policy approach may be a key factor, according to the authors of a new study. #abortion #Canada #healthcare https://t.co/w3Sie3NYYb

An updated guideline focuses on managing obesity in children and adolescents. It stresses behavioral and psychological interventions as the cornerstone of care and includes input from children and their families. @SanjSockalingam @DrJulieStPierre #obesity https://t.co/6ZIjauv02b

The key issues remain unresolved after nearly 6000 Australian doctors employed by public hospitals in the state of New South Wales struck for 3 days in early April to protest inadequate pay and unsafe working conditions. #healthcare #Australia #hospital https://t.co/e6FvMoVoST

Patient interest in and access to psychedelic drugs are increasing rapidly. Canadian experts are calling for more medical education so that clinicians can better advise and treat patients who are interested in psychedelics. @MayoOnTheBrain #psychedelic https://t.co/erqNsBdRuP

Australia is reporting high numbers of influenza, RSV, and pertussis infections well ahead of winter, with concerns that declining vaccination rates could contribute to a severe respiratory infection season. @JulieLeask #influenza #RSV #Australia https://t.co/tGK2yJYE7D

An online program called eSense appeared to be effective for the treatment of sexual interest/arousal disorder in women, according to new research. It's associated with improved sexual desire and reduced sexual distress. @BrottoLori78253 #womenshealth https://t.co/BrjfmZrErO

A study of more than 1000 pediatricians in Canada found that while close to 14% reported caring for at least one case of illicit drug toxicity, awareness of substance use–related services was “limited.” #substanceabuse #Canada #drugtoxicity https://t.co/0bboQHj6mb

“We hear this often in elections, but I think that this election is truly a turning point,” Joss Reimer, MD, MPH, president of the CMA, told Medscape Medical News. @jossreimer #Election2025 #Canada https://t.co/5QFfRH2U6T

What are the symptoms of hypercalcemia? Remember the adage from medical school: bones, stones, moans, and abdominal groans. #primarycare #Gastroenterology #healthcare https://t.co/VFunb6R5YC

Since mifepristone became available at Canadian pharmacies in 2017, the percentage of medication abortions increased from 8% to 56%. Yet 6% of regions have no pharmacy, and 20% still don’t have a pharmacy that dispenses mifepristone. @BirthControlDoc https://t.co/sEqs5ZAorw

In Ontario, Saskatchewan, and Alberta, supervised consumption sites are being restricted or closed. But a wealth of data indicates that they save lives and help connect patients to health and social services. #addiction #Ontario #Alberta #healthcare https://t.co/Q2lNW532Di

Real-time reporting of current genome data is crucial to slow the spread of highly pathogenic avian influenza, such as the prevalent H5N1 strain. So, why does it take Canada 618 days to submit data to GISAID? @edgerton_sean #H5N1 #influenza #GlobalHealth https://t.co/tBaQjYo1wP

During the first year after giving birth, mothers should work up to 120 min/week of moderate to vigorous physical activity, such as brisk walking and muscle-strengthening exercises, according to a new Canadian guideline. @ExercisePreg @DufourSinead https://t.co/f3XSKzoFSi

The Canadian government has has concluded that the whole class of PFAS, except for fluoropolymers, is harmful to human health and the environment. This is a “much-needed step,” said Johan Foster, PhD, associate professor at UBC. #PFAS #chemistry #Canada https://t.co/xodx0FjBUx