ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 8/3/2023
Are we in this together?
The nursing collective is hindering the advancement of the PA profession despite irrefutable evidence of the value of PAs, says a PA student (who also has a nursing degree). - 8/2/2023
Global diabetes cases on pace to soar to 1.3 billion people in the next 3 decades, new study finds
Aging and obesity are likely to be the two primary drivers of the expected rise in diabetes. - 8/2/2023
A therapeutic revolution: What will the treatments of the future look like?
Genetics and artificial intelligence will be at the heart of a therapeutic revolution in the years to come, making it possible to treat previously incurable pathologies. - 8/2/2023
How confidential are your medical records?
Here’s a blog Dr. Davidicus Wong wrote for patients explaining how confidentiality works and in what situations those outside the clinic might be allowed to know something in their medical record. - 8/2/2023
Manitoba government promises $1.5B for Winnipeg hospital in lead up to election
The governing Progressive Conservatives have been trailing in opinion polls since the COVID-19 pandemic strained hospitals. - 8/2/2023
Clients of Richmond Hill, Ont., clinic advised to get tested for hepatitis, HIV
In a news release, the municipality says anyone who has received wet cupping or micro-needling/derma rolling services at Huai Kui Xu TCM Clinic since Oct. 1, 2015 should get tested for blood-borne infections as a precaution. - 8/2/2023
Cyberattack on B.C. health websites may have taken workers’ personal information
The Health Employers Association of British Columbia said Tuesday that the attack was on three websites it hosts. - 8/1/2023
Retirement life still a work in progress
After an intense career in infectious disease, Dr. Mark Tyndall reflects on who he is becoming in his next chapter. - 8/1/2023
Dangerous fungus is becoming more prevalent. Scientists believe climate change could be to blame
In 2016, hospitals in New York state identified a rare and dangerous fungal infection never before found in the United States. - 8/1/2023
Calgary clinic halts plan to charge fees for faster access to family physician
The new fee program at the Marda Loop Medical Clinic was to start today, but Alberta Health spokesman Scott Johnston says the clinic has told the government it won’t proceed.