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- 4/16/2023
Why are teen girls in crisis? It's not just social media
Adults offer theories about what is going on, but what do teens themselves say? - 4/16/2023
Ageism and the pandemic: How Canada continues to let older adults suffer and die from COVID-19
Three years into this pandemic, most Canadians have taken off their masks and many have stopped getting booster shots. However, COVID-19 is rising among the leading causes of death in Canada, reaching the No. 3 spot. - 4/13/2023
We want you! The many faces of physician retirement
Are you a retired or semi-retired doc? We want to talk to you about how you made the transition and what you're up to now. - 4/13/2023
Failing forward
As someone who went unmatched in the 2003 CaRMs Match, trust me when I say things happen for a reason. - 4/13/2023
Several southwestern Ontario hospitals lift mask mandates
Physicians will only have to cover their mouths and nose if they are within two metres of a patient and not shielded by a physical barrier, or if there is an active COVID-19 outbreak in the unit. - 4/13/2023
Health minister says stiffer rules could prevent over prescribing to U.S. patients
Concern over potential drug shortages arose after a Texas-based doctor licensed in Nova Scotia wrote 17,000 prescriptions for Ozempic over three months, but for people living in the United States. - 4/13/2023
B.C. marks 7th anniversary of overdose emergency with grim record statistics
B.C. set records in March for the most overdose calls in one day, the highest 30-day average of overdose calls and the most consecutive days where paramedics attended 100 or more poisonings. - 4/13/2023
Doctor acquitted in 14 patient deaths sues health system
Dr. William Husel claims malicious prosecution and names Trinity Health Corp. in a complaint filed Wednesday in federal court in Detroit. He is seeking a jury trial and at least $20 million in damages. - 4/13/2023
QUIZ: Do you know how to 'choose wisely?'
Choosing Wisely Canada—the national effort to reduce unnecessary tests and treatments—is returning to in-person conferences with its national meeting on May 11-12 in Toronto. How well do you know the organization's recommendations? - 4/12/2023
British Columbia’s coverage of contraceptives should inspire the rest of North America
The bold move makes good on a campaign promise of the NDP government.