ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 4/24/2023
For transgender kids, a frantic rush for treatment amid bans in the U.S.
Republican lawmakers across the country are banning gender-affirming care for minors. Restrictions have gone into effect in eight states this year. - 4/24/2023
Health Canada approves new antibody drug to help prevent serious RSV in babies
Nirsevimab, also known by its brand name Beyfortus, was authorized on April 19. It was developed by AstraZeneca and Sanofi. - 4/24/2023
No fines issued by hospitals under Ontario's new long term care law: province, OHA
The law, which went into effect in September, can move discharged patients into nursing homes they didn’t consent to. - 4/21/2023
Film explores B.C. woman’s experience with magic mushrooms to ease cancer anxiety
Laurie Brooks never thought she’d one day use magic mushrooms and advocate for the ability of others to do the same. - 4/21/2023
On mentors: Honouring the legacy of a palliative care specialist
I can still remember my first day. I remember that our first home visit had to be cancelled because the patient had died the night before and that our second visit took place in the patient’s backyard, drinking lemonade. - 4/21/2023
DRUG QUIZ: Nephrotic syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome is a collection of symptoms including albuminuria, hyperlipidemia, hypoalbuminemia, and edema, indicating kidney damage. - 4/21/2023
Shine a light on me: Bright light exposure leads to fewer errors for medical shift workers
Small changes could make a big difference to healthcare workers on night shift - 4/21/2023
ICAM, I saw, I conquered: The International Congress on Academic Medicine
Diverse and ambitious, this conference checked a lot of boxes—and some of the best learnings came from patients. - 4/21/2023
U.S. Supreme Court set to decide on abortion pill access
The Supreme Court is facing a self-imposed Friday night deadline to decide whether women’s access to a widely used abortion pill will stay unchanged or be restricted while a legal challenge to its Food and Drug Administration approval goes on. - 4/20/2023
It will take more than money to fix healthcare: Canadian Medical Association
Association president Dr. Alika Lafontaine says big investments do seem to have made a difference, but progress backslid when parties stopped working together.