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Domestic Well Water Quality in Alberta - Trace Elements

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In rural Alberta, 90 per cent of people use private well water supplies for domestic use (e.g., drinking, cooking, bathing). Domestic well water systems are not regulated by the provincial or... More ≫

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In rural Alberta, 90 per cent of people use private well water supplies for domestic use (e.g., drinking, cooking, bathing). Domestic well water systems are not regulated by the provincial or federal governments. The Government of Alberta along with Alberta Health Services (AHS) provides water chemistry testing of private well water and information and advice on safe water for domestic purposes; however, it is the responsibility of well owners to ensure the quality and safety of their water supply. Water quality may be impacted by contamination from natural sources or human activities and cause noticeable aesthetic issues or potential health concerns. Water samples are collected and submitted by well owners through local AHS sites for analysis of routine chemistry and trace element parameters. Routine chemistry testing focuses on the suitability of the water for drinking and household use with two health-related parameters. For trace elements, testing used to be conducted only when...

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Ministerial Order 328/2020 [Energy]

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Repeals Ministerial Order No. 219/2020, which suspended specific legislated reporting requirements for energy companies under the Coal Conservation Act, the Oil and Gas Conservation Act and the... More ≫

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Repeals Ministerial Order No. 219/2020, which suspended specific legislated reporting requirements for energy companies under the Coal Conservation Act, the Oil and Gas Conservation Act and the Oil Sands Conservation Act. Reporting requirements will resume on July 15.

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Vos droits en vertu de la Loi sur la santé mentale : un certificat d’admission

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Pour vous détenir dans un hôpital en vertu d’un certificat d’admission délivré conformément à la Loi sur la santé mentale, un médecin doit vous examiner et déterminer que les trois critères de... More ≫

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Pour vous détenir dans un hôpital en vertu d’un certificat d’admission délivré conformément à la Loi sur la santé mentale, un médecin doit vous examiner et déterminer que les trois critères de certification sont satisfaits. Si un certificat d’admission est délivré, l’établissement a le pouvoir de vous donner des soins, vous mettre en observation, vous examiner, vous évaluer, vous traiter, vous détenir et vous contrôler afin de déterminer si vous devriez être admis officiellement.

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Vos droits en vertu de la Loi sur la santé mentale – Ordonnance de traitement en milieu communautaire (OTMC)

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Une Ordonnance de traitement en milieu communautaire délivrée en vertu de la Loi sur la santé mentale est un outil conçu pour vous aider à vous conformer aux traitements et aux soins tout en... More ≫

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Une Ordonnance de traitement en milieu communautaire délivrée en vertu de la Loi sur la santé mentale est un outil conçu pour vous aider à vous conformer aux traitements et aux soins tout en demeurant dans votre collectivité. L’Ordonnance de traitement en milieu communautaire a pour objectif de vous offrir le soutien et la supervision nécessaires pour vous permettre de suivre le plan de traitement et de soins indiqué dans l’Ordonnance de traitement en milieu communautaire.

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Gastric electrical stimulation (EnterraTM therapy system) for the treatment of gastroparesis

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Gastroparesis (GP) is a disorder manifested by delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction. Clinically, GP may be associated with severe nausea, vomiting, and malnutrition.... More ≫

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Gastroparesis (GP) is a disorder manifested by delayed gastric emptying in the absence of mechanical obstruction. Clinically, GP may be associated with severe nausea, vomiting, and malnutrition. Gastric electrical stimulation (GES) is considered a treatment option for patients with severe symptoms associated with GP. The Enterra™ Therapy system is a GES system that is implanted subcutaneously in the abdominal wall and provides high-frequency, low-energy stimulation to the muscle wall of the stomach via a pair of electrodes/leads. The aim of this paper is to present the current evidence on the efficacy/effectiveness, safety, and efficiency of GES (Enterra™ Therapy system) used for the treatment of patients with severe GP.

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