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- 7/24/2023
Four key questions answered on sleep disorder linked to dementia
It affects millions, and past age 50, men are much more likely to have it than women - 7/24/2023
Practitioners oppose new proposed natural health product regulations
Health Canada wants to introduce new user fees and labelling requirements for supplements. - 7/24/2023
Gynecologist who sexually abused dozens of patients is sentenced to 20 years in prison
Given his chance to speak Tuesday, Dr. Robert Hadden stood with his hands folded before him to say that there was ‘much I’d like to say’ but that he had been advised by his lawyers to keep his statement brief. - 7/24/2023
Alberta government checking medical clinic offering faster physician access for a fee
The Calgary clinic is promising fast-track access to a family doctor along with other perks to patients who pay up to $4,800 a year. - 7/24/2023
Pets of pharmacy: Ellie
Don’t let this sleepy face fool you—apparently Ellie is a relentless popcorn thief! - 7/24/2023
Medical journal series calls for inquiry into Canada’s COVID-19 response, highlighting shortfalls
Experts from 13 organizations across Canada, including doctors, nurses, researchers, law and humanitarian specialists, along with Jocalyn Clark, a Canadian who is the BMJ’s international editor, wrote the seven articles published late Monday. - 7/23/2023
Ontario rolls out programs to boost health staffing
The announcement comes as hospitals across the province grapple with a shortage of nurses that has led to dozens of temporary ER closures—the arbitrator who set hospital nurses’ new contract says there are 9,000 registered nurse vacancies. - 7/23/2023
Manitoba hires firm to recruit family physicians to the province
The Progressive Conservatives hope to recruit 150 family physicians to provide services in all areas of the province with cohorts of 50 doctors allocated for Winnipeg, northern Manitoba and rural communities. - 7/23/2023
Memorial University examines feasibility of adding 10 more medical student spots
The university issued a request for proposals to review the issue. - 7/23/2023
Metal-free dye for kidney MRIs unveiled by University of Ottawa scientists
The dye allows for more accurate mapping of kidney functions, according to a study from the university.