Category

Medlior was proud to present our study at the IPDLN conference in Banff last week. The formidable Pharmaceutical Information Network (PIN) database from Alberta is the envy of the RWE world! Methodological issues for measuring pharmacotherapy treatment and its...

The 2016 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth was published on June 16, and the findings are eye-opening. The Report Card is the most comprehensive assessment of child and youth physical activity in Canada and it draws upon data from...

Systematic reviews are often utilized as a rigorous way of summarizing the best available evidence on a topic. However, systematic literature reviews of health policy topics may not always be feasible, due to timelines and budget, or the most appropriate methodology...

Digital technologies have not only improved the health care system and delivery of care, but they have also revolutionized the way that patients can track and manage their own health: Wearable technology has advanced from old school pedometers to digital devices....

Technology is constantly revolutionizing our lives, and health care is no exception. Digital technology is transforming people’s health and the delivery of health care services. For example, digital technologies that are currently utilized and on the rise include:...

Did you know that one in five people in Canada will struggle with a mental health issue, and that only one in three of these individuals will report seeking and receiving treatment or services? May 2-8 was the Canadian Mental Health Association’s (CMHA) 65th annual...

Although systematic reviews are considered the gold standard when it comes to evidence-based medicine, you may have a research question that doesn’t lend itself well to the systematic review methodology? There are several other literature review methodologies which...