Erik Greb

Because of neglect, inaccessible resources, and lack of cultural sensitivity, Canada’s Indigenous population still faces major disparities in heart and stroke care. What is being done to reduce these disparities? @CFaubert_ #IndigenousPeople #stroke medscape.com/viewarticle/in…

ED visits for concussion have increased substantially in the past 10 years, but patients facing greater material deprivation are much less likely to seek care. What are the recent data and their clinical implications? @ShannonScratch #concussionresearch medscape.com/viewarticle/ca…

US cuts to CDC data threaten Canada’s ability to track infectious diseases — from surging syphilis to avian flu. Experts warn of a data “blind spot” and rising misinformation. #PublicHealth #InfectiousDiseases #Canada @GWChealth @AmyKaler medscape.com/viewarticle/us…

The STRIDE trial illustrates the significant benefits that semaglutide has for patients with type 2 diabetes and peripheral arterial disease. This therapy could improve quality and quantity of life in these patients, says @drkevinfernando. #diabetes medscape.com/viewarticle/se…

Supported by CIHR, the Aunties Within Reach partnership, uses a community-integrated care model to provide reproductive health services to Indigenous communities in the Wood Buffalo region of Alberta. @S_Montesanti #reproductiverights #IndigenousPeoples medscape.com/viewarticle/al…

New Canadian studies suggest that the portfolio diet can reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and mortality among diverse patient populations. Previous studies had examined only older White participants. #cardiovasculardisease @MeaghanKavanag1 medscape.com/viewarticle/ne…

Despite the Canadian government's ostensible reforms, solitary confinement continues, with negative psychological effects on the most vulnerable people, including those with mental illness. Read our new report. #MentalHealthAwareness @RuthElwoodMart1 medscape.com/viewarticle/me…

New data show an increased risk for sexual health conditions in women with colorectal cancer, especially those with early-onset colorectal cancer (diagnosed in women younger than 50 years). @maryadevera #CancerAwareness #WomensHealth medscape.com/viewarticle/co…

At the Canadian Neurological Sciences Federation Congress, @daviddodick renewed the call for CGRP therapies to be used as first-line migraine treatments. The main reason that they're not used this way? Cost. #migraine #neurology medscape.com/viewarticle/mi…

The use of oral rather than intravenous (IV) steroids to respond to relapses in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) is growing, according to a study presented at the @CNSFNeuroLinks conference. @MaryamNNouri1 #MultipleSclerosis medscape.com/viewarticle/us…

About half of girls and women aged 15-29 with mental health or substance use disorder accessed formal healthcare support in 2022, according to @StatCan_eng. Lesbian and bisexual women were more likely to receive counseling or medication. #MentalHealth medscape.com/viewarticle/ca…

The latest episode of the Medical Mentor podcast, featuring @drkevinfernando, examines how to recognize and treat hyperprolactinemia, which is associated with reduced fertility and even visual field defects. #healthcare #Doctors #doctorpatient medscape.com/viewarticle/10…

The Australian government is expanding its investment in Urgent Care Clinics to reduce pressure on strained emergency departments. Though this strategy may provide benefits, it also may leave deeper problems unaddressed. #Australia #healthcare medscape.com/viewarticle/au…

Australia has recorded its highest number of melioidosis cases, which are thought to have been promoted by high rainfall and flooding. These cases are putting pressure on hospitals that already are strained. @aileentraves #melioidosis #Australia #Cairns medscape.com/viewarticle/fl…

An opioid prescribing practice standard for chronic noncancer pain was associated with accelerated declines in opioid doses in BC but also with more aggressive and inappropriate dose tapering, a new analysis showed. #opioids #pain #BritishColumbia medscape.com/viewarticle/mi…

The evidence does not provide a basis for the diagnosis of a neurologic syndrome of unknown cause in New Brunswick, according to a new study. Nevertheless, the province's health officials will continue their investigation. #neurology #Canada #dementia medscape.com/viewarticle/ca…

Has legalization affected cannabis use in Canada? Data suggest a modest rise in cannabis use frequency and a slight decrease in cannabis misuse since legalization. What does this mean for public health? @AndreJMcDonald #cannabisindustry #CBD #Canada medscape.com/viewarticle/ca…

Has the bell tolled for Daylight Saving Time? Canadian researchers call for a switch to permanent Standard Time. The move would align our social clocks with the circadian rhythm and reduce the risk for negative health outcomes, they say. @kimdavidmd medscape.com/viewarticle/ke…

Through a new program with @VanArtGallery, physicians can prescribe a nature-inspired art experience to promote mental health. Data suggest that such experiences improve well-being and reduce anxiety. #MentalHealth #vancouverbc #ArtistOnTwitter medscape.com/viewarticle/na…

The Canadian wildfires in 2023 caused two smoke episodes. The first was associated with a 24% spike in asthma-related ED visits in Ontario, but the second was not. How can these data help us prepare for future wildfires? #wildfire #Ontario #asthma #Health medscape.com/viewarticle/sp…