ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 3/8/2023
Ontario considers expanding scope of practice for nurses, pharmacists and more
A spokesperson for Health Minister Sylvia Jones says it’s part of a large health bill currently before the legislature and is intended to help with staffing levels on a short-term basis during those surge periods. - 3/8/2023
Report says long COVID could impact economy and be ‘mass disabling event’ in Canada
A report released Thursday by Canada’s chief science adviser says she considers COVID-19 the “head” of the pandemic but long COVID its “tail.” - 3/8/2023
Nova Scotia government pledges $37 million for rural healthcare institute
Premier Tim Houston made the announcement Thursday at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, N.S., where the institute will be based. - 3/8/2023
With stained pants, Kenyan senator fights menstruation taboo
One in 10 African schoolgirls misses school during menstruation, according to a U.N. survey, and many, after lagging behind, eventually drop out. - 3/8/2023
Eating disorders are deadly: What are they, who’s at risk, and what we can do about it
More than 100,000 Canadians over the age of 15 are diagnosed with an eating disorder each year. Onset usually occurs between ages 14 and 19. In fact, eating disorders are the third most common chronic illness among teens. - 3/8/2023
Study explores how serious the mental health impact of the pandemic has been
Researchers reviewed 137 studies from around the world that measured people’s overall mental health, as well as depression and anxiety levels, before the pandemic and then again during 2020. - 3/8/2023
Reunion pass
Dr. Gail Beck is considering skipping her 45th medical school reunion as she thinks about priorities and what makes an event a milestone. - 3/7/2023
Case report: Travel rashes
As Dr. Robert Dickson discovers, the cause of a patient's travel rash is not as simple as it seems. - 3/7/2023
Ontario looking ‘closely’ at B.C.’s free prescription contraception plan: Jones
B.C. announced in its budget last week that it would spend $119 million over three years to fund prescription contraception. - 3/7/2023
Despite social media buzz, Ozempic is not a quick fix weight loss solution: doctors
Demand for Ozempic in Canada has risen steadily over the last year, according to the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada.