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- 2/8/2024
A refresher on puberty blockers and what they actually do
The effects of puberty blockers are reversible if they are stopped, but taking them allows youth time to decide if they want to continue gender-affirming surgeries, some of which are irreversible. - 2/8/2024
The lonely patient’s guide to hospital land
Vancouver’s Dr. Davidicus Wong offers up info for patients on how to make the most of their hospital stay. - 2/8/2024
QUIZ: Test your knowledge of fatty liver
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) are growing problems fueled by the increased incidence of obesity and type 2 diabetes. See how much you know! - 2/8/2024
Thousands of doctors in England to strike again as health likely to become a key U.K. election issue
The British Medical Association said the government had ‘failed to meet the deadline to put an improved pay offer on the table.’ - 2/8/2024
Manitoba to pony up $300K in annual funding for physician mentorship program
The new program—which has yet to be created—will aim to provide practical support to new physicians and make them feel welcome in their communities. - 2/8/2024
Federal government signs $3.1-billion health accord deal with Ontario
Ontario is the fifth province to sign on for its share of the $200-billion health accord Prime Minister Justin Trudeau offered to the provinces last year. - 2/8/2024
Tobacco firm ‘disappointed’ in B.C. ordering flavoured nicotine pouches behind the pharmacy counter
The pouches, which come in a variety of flavours, are available under Imperial’s brand name Zonnic. - 2/8/2024
How better and cheaper software could save millions of dollars while improving Canada’s healthcare system
Billions of Canadian tax dollars have been funnelled to private companies to develop proprietary medical software. - 2/7/2024
Calgary researchers develop new tool to diagnose genetic mutations within hours
The kit can be used to diagnose a wide range of genetic mutations for blood and other disorders including sickle cell anemia and cystic fibrosis. - 2/7/2024
Medical examiner rules death of baby decapitated during delivery was a homicide
The boy’s parents, Jessica Ross and Treveon Isaiah Taylor Sr., say Dr. Tracey St. Julian delayed a surgical procedure and failed to seek help quickly when the baby got stuck during delivery.