Curbing Unnecessary CT Scans for Concussions

Wed, April 13, 2022
Virtual

Hosted By Choosing Wisely Canada

Concussions are a common complication of head trauma and a frequent reason for emergency department visits. In the pediatric population alone, there are nearly 50,000 diagnosed concussions in children ages 5-19 each year, commonly occurring from sports-related injuries. But a CT scan is often unnecessary for concussions and might even cause more harm than good.

World Non-Communicable Diseases Congress 2023

Sun, June 25, 2023 - Fri, June 30, 2023
Hybrid Conference

Hosted by The World NCD Federation

Objectives

The third World Non-Communicable Diseases Congress (WNCD 2023) is scheduled to take place from June 25 to 30, 2023 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Toronto, Canada.

WNCD 2023 will gather international experts to advance knowledge and expertise on non-communicable diseases (NCD), to assess their impact globally and to develop public health measures and recommendations to mitigate and contain them.

Role of Grief and Bereavement in the Care of Health Care Providers and their Families During COVID-19

Wed, April 22, 2020
Webinar

Hosted by Pallium Canada

HOST AND MODERATOR

Dr. José Pereira MBChB, CFPC(PC), MSc, FCFP
Professor and Director, Division of Palliative Care, Department of Family Medicine, McMaster University, Hamilton, Canada
Scientific Officer, Pallium Canada

PANELISTS

Prof. Carlos Centeno MD, PhD
Director, Palliative Care Department, University of Navarra Hospital
Main Researcher, Atlantes Research Program, Institute for Culture and Society, University of Navarra
Titular Professor, Faculty of Medicine, University of Navarra