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4 Last Mountain Times • Monday, November 12, 2018 • lmtimes.ca Antibiotics no cure for colds or flu Using an antibiotic when not needed makes patients more vulnerable to antibiotic-resistant infections Cold and flu season for many Canadians means getting ready to have their lives and routines thrown off by painful and annoying symptoms. This can mean days off work or school dealing with sore throats, nasal congestion and fever. For parents, it can be challenging to comfort young kids with fever, coughing or ear pain. As doctors, we know that both physicians and patients would love a quick fix - a magic bullet to deal with these symptoms. Patients want to get their Dr. Guylene Theriault lives back to normal as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, antibiotics are not usually the answer. Antibiotics are commonly misused because people mistakenly believe they will treat the symptoms of colds and flus. In fact, fever, cough and ear pain are usually due to a virus - and viruses aren’t affected by antibiotics. More than half of all antibiotic prescriptions in Canada are estimated to be unnecessary - and ineffective. Common conditions that are usually viral in nature but that are often prescribed antibiotics unnecessarily include sinus infections, ear infections and chest colds (or bronchitis). Antibiotics don’t typically help for any of these conditions and the symptoms will get better with simple rest and time. It’s hard for us as physicians not to be able to offer a cure, and difficult sometimes for our patients to accept that there isn’t much to be done aside from managing their symptoms and waiting it out. A good first step is for doctors and patients to have a conversation about the downsides of unnecessary antibiotics. What harm can taking unnecessary antibiotics do? Plenty. When trying to treat symptoms that are caused by viral infections, antibiotics don’t help and can actually make patients feel worse. Antibiotics work by stopping illness-causing bacteria from growing and multiplying. When diseases are viral in origin rather than bacterial, antibiotics have no impact. Using an antibiotic when not needed also promotes the growth of bacteria that are resistant to commonly-used antibiotics. This makes patients, especially the elderly, more vulnerable to antibiotic-resistant infections and undermines the good that antibiotics can do when they’re truly needed. There are also side effects to taking antibiotics; about one in four people who take antibiotics experience stomach upset, dizziness or skin rashes. There’s a new tool that you may notice in your doctor’s office to help have conversations about when antibiotics aren’t necessary - it’s called a viral prescription pad. This is a tear-off sheet similar to what you might receive for a prescription, except it contains information about symptom-relieving strategies for fevers, aches and pains. It also explains the risks of unnecessary antibiotics and offers examples of when you should go back to the doctor should your symptoms worsen. Receiving no antibiotics for a cold or flu doesn’t mean no treatment. It just means a different approach. One way to start the conversation about whether an antibiotic is really necessary is to use these three questions developed by Choosing Wisely Canada when talking with your doctor: Do I really need antibiotics?What are the risks? Are there simpler, safer options? -Dr. Guylène Thériault is a family physician who practises family medicine in Gatineau, Qué. Dr. Wendy Levinson is the chair of Choosing Wisely Canada, and a professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto. www.troymedia.com Disclaimer: opinions expressed are those of the writers Correctional Service of Canada’s review of offender transfers New policies implemented At my request, the Commissioner of the Correctional Service of Canada conducted a review of the transfer of an inmate to a multi-level healing lodge for women to examine whether all relevant policies had been properly followed and whether those policies are the right ones for inmate management and public safety. After careful consideration of the report, I have provided direction to CSC to improve policies related to transfers of medium-security women offenders to facilities that do not have a directly controlled perimeter. CSC will begin to implement these policies immediately. To provide stronger, more consistent national oversight of these transfers, they will now need to be authorized by CSC’s Deputy Commissioner for Women. Furthermore, the Deputy Commissioner will be required to ensure that Indigenous communities are engaged in transfer recommendations, as part of an interdisciplinary approach. CSC will now also consider additional factors in evaluating transfers of medium-security offenders to facilities without a directly controlled perimeter: the length of an offender’s sentence; the time remaining before an offender is eligible for an Unescorted Temporary Absence; the requirement that long term offenders be at least into the preparation for release phase of their correctional plan; and, for those serving long sentences, their institutional behaviour. These changes will help ensure the public’s confidence that our correctional system is holding guilty parties accountable for breaking the Ralph Goodale, MP law, while fostering their rehabilitation, so we can have fewer repeat offenders, fewer victims, and ultimately safer communities. Healing Lodges, which have been part of the federal corrections system for decades, are widely recognized as an important strategy to achieve these goals. By providing effective, culturally responsive interventions, they promote the safe and successful rehabilitation of Indigenous offenders. Our government will continue promoting their valuable role in federal corrections. The CSC will also work to increase public awareness of its evidence-based approach to internal decision-making, and strive to enhance meaningful communication with the families of the victims of crime. All Canadians share the grief and pain of families whose loved ones were innocent victims. - Nov. 7, 2018. The Honourable Ralph Goodale, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Disclaimer: opinions expressed are those of the writer Put an end to the use of seclusion rooms for children We need a national conversation about how Canadian schools can better deal with issues that lead to the use of such rooms I’ve often wondered why there’s very little public outcry when the media reports on the cruel use of seclusion rooms for EDITORIALS, LETTERS & OPINIONS kids with developmental disabilities and delays in schools across Canada. I’ve worked with kids born with developmental disabilities since I was 16 years old. I started out as a respite worker for families through Child and Family Services. Twelve years ago, when my son was born, I remember someone making a half-hearted attempt at reassurance after we were told he has multiple physical and CONTINUES on PAGE 6
Death of inmate at Saskatoon Correctional Centre A male inmate on remand at Saskatoon Correctional Centre died Wednesday afternoon, November 7th. He was found unresponsive in his bunk and was pronounced dead at approximately 1:30 p.m. His next of kin have been notified. The police are investigating this matter and the ministry will conduct an internal investigation. The death is also being reviewed by the Saskatchewan Coroners Service. Missing male At 8:30 AM on Wednesday, November 7th, 2018 the Yorkton Rural RCMP received a report of a 31 year old missing male named Dustin Eli Medvid. Medvid was last seen by family on September 11th, 2018 at a residence in Yorkton. Dustin was again spotted on October 3rd, 2018 near a business on the 3500 block of 8th Street East in Saskatoon, SK. Dustin is described as being caucasian, 5’10” tall, weighing 200 lbs with black hair and brown eyes. He is described as having a full beard and has a mole on the bridge of his nose near his eyebrow. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Dustin Medvid is asked to contact their nearest police service or the Yorkton Rural RCMP Detachment at 306- 786-4500 or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477). Single Vehicle Fatality RCMP REPORT On Nov 4 at 11:00 am, members of the Broadview RCMP, Whitewood Fire Department, and EMS from Whitewood and Grenfell were called to a single vehicle rollover on the Ochapowace First Nation near the Ochapowace Multiplex. A van was driving eastbound on the grid road with three adult female occupants. The initial scene examination has lead investigators to believe that the van entered the gravel shoulder, then over corrected and lost control rolling three times in the South ditch. One of the Occupants was ejected from the van and was declared deceased at the scene. The second occupant suffered a non life-threatening injury and the third had minor injuries. A forensic reconstructionist attended to the scene and the investigation into the all of the circumstances of the collision is still underway. Member charged with Breach of Trust On October 13th, two Dillon RCMP members came across information indicating that an on-duty, RCMP officer had improperly accessed sensitive, private images from a surveillance video recording taken in the cell block area of the Buffalo Narrows detachment. They immediately reported their findings to their supervisor. A criminal investigation was conducted by Prince Albert RCMP’s General Investigation Section (GIS). That investigation further determined that at least one still image had been copied and printed from the video. As a result, on November 6th, Constable Wade Chitrena with the Dillon RCMP was charged Last Mountain Times • Monday, November 12, 2018 • lmtimes.ca with one count of Breach of Trust – sec. 122 Criminal Code. Chitrena’s next court date is scheduled for January 16th, 2019 in Dillon. Cst. Chitrena has nine years of service with the RCMP. He has been suspended with pay at this time. Additionally, an RCMP Code of Conduct investigation has been ordered. The adult female who was the subject of the images has been advised. As this case is now before the courts, the RCMP will not be providing further details at this time. Abduction using firearm On Nov. 7 at 4:20 am, the Warman RCMP received a complaint from a person that claimed they had been threatened at gunpoint while at a gas station in Saskatoon. It is alleged that an adult male demanded the victim drive him outside the city while threatening him with a sawed off shotgun. At first the suspect made the vehicle owner drive, but then decided he would drive himself. While the suspect was driving, he dropped the weapon onto the vehicle floor. As he tried to regain control of the shotgun it discharged, striking him in the leg and causing significant injury. The suspect stopped the vehicle and the owner was able to pull him out of the vehicle, regain control and drive away from the scene. The abduction victim called 911 as he was driving away. At the same time the suspect called 911 for assistance with his injury. 31 year old Marty Chamakese was arrested and charged with eight firearms related offences. 5 SPORTS Can LeBron repeat his magic in Los Angeles? He sparked a championship parade in Miami. He was responsible for the championship parade in Cleveland. So can LeBron James do it again in Los Angeles? The spotlight-hogging National Basketball Association star learned the ropes in the NBA with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the closest thing he had to a hometown team, having grown up in Akron, Ohio. But after seven seasons without a title with the Cavaliers, and desperately eager for a championship, he famously announced on a TV special set up specifically for his announcement that he was “taking my talents to South Beach,” joining Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh on a Miami Heat team in 2010 hat proceeded to win two NBA titles in four years. Free agency beckoned again, and James, the undisputed king of the NBA court, returned to Cleveland in 2014 and Cavaliers’ fans — who snapped up brand new ‘James 23’ jerseys to replace the ones they burned four years earlier — were quick to forgive and forget. And with good reason. James led the Cavs to three NBA Finals in a row, losing twice to the juggernaut Golden State Warriors, but winning the title in 2016. Now, at age 33 and still at the top of his game, James has moved again, taking up residence in Los Angeles where he is the star of a mediocre Lakers team that probably won’t win anything other than television ratings wars. But he’s in Hollywood, where a star of his magnitude probably belongs. His game seems to be as solid as ever, but he won’t be part of a championship team this year. The Lakers won only four of their first nine games, despite James putting up averages of 28 points and nine rebounds a game. But he’s the game’s brightest star in the brightest city in the league, and that’s good news for the NBA. James turns 34 Dec. 30, so his best years are behind him. Still, he can dominate for another three or four years, so the Lakers’ braintrust has a couple of years to produce a supporting cast strong enough to challenge for another title. The Hall of Fame awaits, whether or not James — who has secured a spot on the Mount Rushmore of NBA history — wins an NBA crown in Los Angeles, but what a legacy it would be for him to have brought NBA titles to three different cities by the time he finally calls it a career. Comedy writer Jim Barach: “A former Adidas executive was convicted in the college basketball corruption case. It looks like he will be wearing gear with a whole new set of stripes.” RJ Currie of sportsdeke.com: “Sportsnet’s hockey panel asked what kind of team the Lightning will be down the road if they don’t sign Brayden Point to a new deal. Let me guess. Pointless?” Dwight Perry of the Seattle Times: “The Florida Marlins announced the signing of touted Cuban outfielder Victor Victor Mesa. Team officials can’t decide whether to start him out playing in Walla Walla or Pago Pago.” Scott Ostler of the San Francisco Chronicle, on Twitter: “Big gamblers/losers usually get a comp room in Vegas. Raiders will get a comp stadium.” NBC comedian Jimmy Fallon: “Last night marks the first World Series won by the Red Sox since 2013. Today, five-year-olds in Boston were like, ‘Finally, the curse is broken.’” FROM THE SIDELINES BRUCE PENTON ABC comedian Jimmy Kimmel, wondering who President Trump was rooting for in the World Series: “Maybe Boston because he loves Tom Brady or maybe the Dodgers because that’s how he got out of Vietnam.” Norman Chad of the Washington Post, on baseball’s pace: “Basketball plays well with any music as a backdrop — rock and roll, jazz, country, hip-hop, et al; baseball plays well to a funeral dirge.” Humorist Brad Dickson on Twitter: “Normally Ohio State fans only boo the assistant coaches’ parole officers.” Care to comment? Email brucepenton2003@yahoo.ca - Bruce Penton For all your collision repairs, glass repairs, and replacements, contact – We do Light Mechanical LORNE’S Collision Center Raymore, SK. SGI Accredited. Call Lorne Huber at 306-746-5800 or 306-746-5805 Open Monday thru Friday
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