ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 5/9/2023
Britain sees first babies born with DNA from three different people
The efforts are intended to prevent children from inheriting rare genetic diseases. - 5/8/2023
The admin burden that’s really killing family practice
I took the Friday of Eid ul Fitr off to celebrate with my family. On Saturday, I logged into my Electronic Medical Record, correctly realizing that if I waited until Monday, the EMR inbox would crush my sorry soul. - 5/8/2023
Embracing change in my pharmacy in Gibsons, B.C.
In Gibsons, B.C., an independent pharmacy's patient-centred care model guarantees engagement with a pharmacist on every visit. - 5/8/2023
Pilot program to introduce healthcare careers to high schoolers in Kenora
Hospital CEO Ray Racette said this program will hopefully get the next generation of people interested in a healthcare career earlier, rather than starting from square one when they get to college or university. - 5/8/2023
Conservative private member’s bill raises spectre of abortion debate
If passed, Bill C-311 would encourage judges to consider physical or emotional harm to a pregnant victim an aggravating factor during sentencing. - 5/8/2023
SOGC warning of potential shortage of Misoprostol in Canada, provides resource on alternatives
Used for a multitude of gynecological and obstetrics purposes, the society has outlined alternatives to the drug that can be used in various circumstances. - 5/8/2023
Start mammograms at 40, not 50, a U.S. health panel recommends
The task force noted that Black women are 40% more likely to die of breast cancer than white women, making mammograms at 40 an especially important step. - 5/8/2023
The green way: Meet the doctors of CAPE
How the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment takes action. - 5/7/2023
Meet the pathologist who sounded the alarm about sodium nitrite and suicide
Dr. Tyler Hickey’s study highlighted this emerging concern. - 5/7/2023
UPDATED: Ontario passes health reform bill that expands private delivery of care
There are about 900 private clinics currently operating across the province, the vast majority of them for diagnostic imaging and testing.