Tag: Regional variation
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Opioid Prescribing in Canada: Declines Show Progress but Gaps Remain, Study Finds
Opioid Prescribing in Canada: A Mixed Picture of Decline and Disparities New research from St. Michael’s Hospital, part of Unity Health Toronto, shows a notable decline in opioid prescribing for pain across Canada, while highlighting persistent regional variations and the need for careful implementation of guidelines. The CMAJ study tracks changes in both new starts…
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Five-Year Rise in Swedish Condo Prices Reveals Regional Gaps
Five-year overview: a national picture with local twists In Sweden, the Swedish condo prices have risen 14% over the last five years at the national level, equating to about SEK 352,714 for the typical condo, according to Fastighetsbyrån using Svensk Mäklarstatistik data. While that is a meaningful gain, Ulrica Hedman, CEO of Fastighetsbyrån, notes that…