From bartender to cardiologist: My husband’s journey

Pharmacist Cynthia Leung shares the story of how her husband—a licensed physician from Kurdistan—came to Canada as a refugee and pushed through many obstacles to go from pulling pints at a pub to a cardiology subspecialty program at Queen’s.

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Health Policy News

NHS ruling ignites global debate: Now will Canada classify AI scribes as medical devices?

An NHS England notification classifying AI scribes as Class I medical devices has sparked a worldwide discussion among AI scribe vendors, healthcare regulators and clinicians about the implications for innovation, patient safety and clinical workflows.

Infectious Diseases/Vaccines

Climate change is driving a rise in tick-borne diseases. Here’s what to know.

Are you patients aware of these basics when it comes to dealing with ticks?

Dermatology

Pimple patches: How to advise patients on this trendy way to protect blemished skin

Some young people are taking a different approach to acne, highlighting the spots where spots appear rather than trying to hide them.

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