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Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Why are smelling salts so popular on NHL benches?
Ammonia inhalants, or smelling salts, aren't a new product in the professional sports world. But they've also become increasingly popular for amateur athletes and, in some cases, minor hockey leagues. Dr. Shazma Mithani, an emergency physician at the Royal Alexandra and Stollery Children's hospitals in Edmonton, weighs in.
CBC
24-05-2025
- Health
- CBC
Why are smelling salts so popular on NHL benches?
Ammonia inhalants, or smelling salts, aren't a new product in the professional sports world. But they've also become increasingly popular for amateur athletes and, in some cases, minor hockey leagues. Dr. Shazma Mithani, an emergency physician at the Royal Alexandra and Stollery Children's hospitals in Edmonton, weighs in.
Daily Record
17-05-2025
- Daily Record
Scots dog walker jumped by trio of thugs in brutal late night attack
The man was rushed to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment and the extent of his injuries is unknown. A Scots dog walker has been jumped by a trio of thugs in a brutal late night attack. The terrifying incident took place at around 9pm on May 15 when a 51-year-old man was approached by three men who assaulted him on Ferguslie Park Gardens, Paisley. The man was rushed to the Royal Alexandra Hospital for treatment and the extent of his injuries is unknown. Detective Constable James Campbell said: 'This was a frightening ordeal for the man who was assaulted and our enquiries are ongoing. "I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident and who has not already spoken to officers to contact us. I would also appeal to anyone with any private CCTV or dash-cam footage to contact us.' Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 3862 of 15 May, 2025. Alternatively, details can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Royal Alex hospital on lockdown, patients urged to go elsewhere
The Royal Alexandra Hospital is asking patients in need of emergency care to go to another hospital. At about 1:30 p.m. on Friday, Alberta Health Services said the hospital was under lockdown 'as a precaution to ensure the safety of patients, staff and physicians.' No information has been released on when the lockdown began or why. Anyone seeking emergency care is being asked to go to another hospital, if possible. Information on emergency room department wait times can be found on the Alberta Health Services website.
CTV News
10-05-2025
- Health
- CTV News
Royal Alexandra hospital celebrating major milestone
Edmonton Watch The Royal Alexandra hospital is celebrating its 125th anniversary and one of its longest-serving staff members.
