ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 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. - 2/7/2024
King Charles’ cancer candour ‘helpful’ for Canadian awareness, agencies say
The palace’s statement said ‘swift intervention’ by his medical team came after the cancer was discovered during a procedure to treat a benign prostate enlargement. - 2/7/2024
Singh threatens to end political pact over pharmacare—but says he’d blame Liberals
Reporters lobbed questions at Singh Wednesday about what consequences he’s willing to bring down on the Liberals. - 2/7/2024
B.C. moves flavoured nicotine pouches behind pharmacy counters to protect kids
The order signed by Health Minister Adrian Dix means buyers of the pouches, which contain up to four milligrams of nicotine, will have to consult a pharmacist. - 2/7/2024
Quebec wants Criminal Code exemption so people can request MAID in advance
Quebec passed legislation last year allowing people who have serious and incurable illnesses, such as Alzheimer’s, to ask for MAID while they have the capacity to provide consent. - 2/6/2024
Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work
Research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects. - 2/6/2024
Is serving as a president of the OMA a burial ground for ambitious physicians?
Dr. Jabir Jassam wonders if there is a stifling of ambition that happens for some reason to those who go in hoping to change the OMA.