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- 3/4/2024
Four provinces confirm measles cases with Montreal deemed Canada’s epicentre
Seventeen cases of measles have been confirmed in Quebec, Ontario, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. - 3/3/2024
Quebec to offer ‘X’ gender option for health cards, driver’s licences
The health insurance board, known as the RAMQ, says it learned of the decision this morning and will immediately start taking steps to implement the change. - 3/3/2024
FAQ: Why are syphilis cases on the rise in Canada?
As an infectious disease physician, I know how important it is that Canadians have answers to common questions about syphilis, why it’s spreading and what the symptoms are. - 3/3/2024
B.C. announces minimum nurse-to-patient ratios, $237M to recruit and retain staff
Provincial Health Minister Adrian Dix says the nursing ratios will be a first for Canada, and no other jurisdiction in the world has a minimum ratio that applies at all times. - 3/3/2024
What's next for South Korean doctors who face license suspensions because of walkouts
Nearly 9,000 out of the country’s 13,000 medical interns and residents have been refusing to work for about two weeks. - 3/3/2024
B.C. issues bulletin for people travelling abroad to get vaccinated against measles
The bulletin reminds parents that kids aged four and older can be vaccinated by a pharmacist. - 3/3/2024
Don’t lump all women together: Guidelines for breast cancer screening don’t account for data-driven distinctions between racial groups
National guidelines recommend against screening until age 50, but Black, Hispanic and Asian women have peak incidence of breast cancer in their 40s, said Dr. Neil Isaac. - 3/2/2024
SCPP expands practice scope for techs
New scope for Saskatchewan techs aligns with NAPRA Model Compounding Competencies. - 3/2/2024
Ontario techs can now administer RSV vaccines
Registered techs can provide the vaccine to patients five years of age and older. - 2/29/2024
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