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Fast absorbable sutures either irradiated polyglactin-910 or fast-absorbing gut was comparable to nylon sutures regarding quantified erythema following wound closure after Mohs surgery on the face.
This Switzerland-based study evaluated and compared the environmental impacts from surgical and conservative care pathways after an anterior cruciate ligament injury using Life Cycle Assessment; it…
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November 2025
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Polina Boiko, Anne-Violette Bruyneel, Nicolas Ray, Philippe M. Tscholl, Martin K. Patel
HighlightsPolymer nano- and microsize particles in operatory air and wastewater rise during intraoral polymer devices fabrication and processing, though estimates vary widely.Intraoral polymer devices…
Project completed as part of the Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services Green Team Competition, 2025Team members- Dr. Bhavneet Kahlon – Nephrologist (bhavneet.kahlon@ahs.ca)- Arooj Nazir – Quality &…
Project completed as part of the Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services Green Team Competition, 2025Team membersAlaina Bosinski (Patient Care Manager), Candice Horbay (Unit Manager), Amber Martin…
Project completed as part of the Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services Green Team Competition, 2025Team members- Stephen Caron – Patient Care Manager – PLC Women’s Health- Katey Cha – Unit Manager…
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September 2025
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Stephen Caron (Patient Care Manager, Women’s Health) and Katey Cha (Unit Manager (interim), Day Surgery and Surgical Short Stay)
Project completed as part of the Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services Green Team Competition, 2025Team members- Dina Fisher – Respiratory Physician Lead PLC- Joel Chen – Respiratory Physician PLC-…
Project completed as part of the Calgary Zone, Alberta Health Services Green Team Competition, 2025.Team membersAndrew Graham (Thoracic Surgeon)Rajajee Selvam (Thoracic Surgery Fellow)Megan Muir (OR…
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September 2025
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Graham, A., Selvam, R., Muir, M., Gomez, H., Bolt, J., Aguirre, F. and Russell, C.
This review highlights critical knowledge gaps about polymer waste and pollution in oral healthcare clinics. The variability of study designs limited the feasibility of meta-analysis. Current evidence…
Intergrating Environmental Sustainability Into Clinical LaboratoriesClinical laboratories operate around the clock, aiding health care providers in diagnosing, treating, and managing patient care.…
