Education is key to equipping individuals with the
necessary skills to meaningfully contribute to society.(1)
Rapid developments in technology, workforce changes
and the effects of globalization mean that societies are
evolving at a faster than ever pace. Responsive
education systems are needed to proper...
Poverty reduction measures are an important approach to
improving health and well-being.(2) A recent survey found
that poverty among older adults was lower in 20 out of 35
OECD countries when compared to the population as a
whole.(3) In Canada, while the prevalence of low income
among older adults has de...
There is a well-documented global trend toward
increased consumption of energy-dense and high-fat
foods, combined with increases in sedentary lifestyles.(1)
These changes have contributed to a global epidemic of
overweight and obesity, as well as significantly increased
risks for many diseases, including...
Positron emission tomography–computed
tomography (better known as PET-CT) has
revolutionized medical diagnosis since
the first commercial systems reached the market in the
early 2000s.(1) This advanced nuclear imaging technique
combines a positron emission tomography (PET)
scanner and an X-ray computed...
Healthcare provider remuneration mechanisms are one
of the key policy levers that decision-makers can harness
to influence health-system performance.(1) In Canada,
remunerating physicians is the second-largest source of
public expenditures accounting for 21% of all health
spending in the country.(2) With...
