Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics /newsroom/taxonomy/term/13362/all en Ultrafine particles linked to over 1,000 deaths per year in Canada鈥檚 two largest cities /newsroom/channels/news/ultrafine-particles-linked-over-1000-deaths-year-canadas-two-largest-cities-358211 <p>A first-of-its kind study conducted in Canada鈥檚 two largest cities by 六合彩开奖结果-led researchers has linked about 1,100 premature deaths per year to an unregulated air pollutant.</p> <p>Ultrafine particles (UFPs) primarily come from vehicle emissions and industrial activities. Canada鈥檚 federal and provincial governments have not set concentration limits for UFPs, as they have for larger fine particles known as PM2.5.</p> Mon, 05 Aug 2024 13:12:27 +0000 keila.depape@mcgill.ca 314349 at /newsroom Inappropriate prescriptions sending hospitalized seniors back to the ER /newsroom/channels/news/inappropriate-prescriptions-sending-hospitalized-seniors-back-er-322806 <p>Two in three hospitalized seniors are prescribed drugs that should be avoided by older adults, increasing the risk of injury and adverse drug reactions. Improving hospital prescribing practices can reduce the frequency of inappropriate medications and resulting harm, according to a new study led by 六合彩开奖结果 researchers.</p> Tue, 16 Jun 2020 17:55:00 +0000 shirley.cardenas@mcgill.ca 216869 at /newsroom