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- 10/19/2022
Problem solved: Help! How can I hire reliable staff?
The healthcare sector has been front and centre in conversations on labour shortages in Canada. Here's what some of your fellow MDs recommend on finding and keeping reliable staff. - 10/19/2022
LTC seniors three times more likely to receive antidepressants than other seniors
Just over 60% of seniors living in long-term care were prescribed antidepressants in 2017, data analyzed by the institute indicates. That rose to 62% of residents by 2019 and 65% in 2021. - 10/19/2022
Can we do anything about restless leg syndrome?
When symptoms are mild, even a few lifestyle changes may provide relief, notes Dr. Noorali Bharwani. - 10/19/2022
Legal column: Jury verdict restored
The jury concluded doctors failed to do a C-section early enough but didn’t say how that caused a seizure months later. - 10/18/2022
N.L. doctors push back against change that would give government a say in licensing
The Newfoundland and Labrador Medical Association says the move would compromise the profession's basic tenet of self-regulation. - 10/18/2022
What pharmacists can do for Flu 2022
After two years of atypically low flu seasons due to COVID public health measures, we may be in for a tough fall. As influenza transmission/exposure was low in the community over the last 2 years, there is concern over the reduction in natural immunity to influenza. - 10/18/2022
How income influences diabetes management
Study shows income disparity linked to increased re-hospitalization rates. - 10/18/2022
Leading U.S. pharmacy retailers begin selling hearing aids OTC
Walgreens, CVS, Walmart and Sam's Club are among the retailers now offering consumers the ability to purchase hearing aids over the counter. - 10/18/2022
Family medicine experts to meet in Toronto this November
Family Medicine Forum: Canada’s largest family medicine conference is back. - 10/18/2022
POP QUIZ: Drug or Pokémon?
This is a little thing we like to call the Name Game. Today, we are playing Pokémon or drug.