ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 2/1/2024
Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there’s a clue why
It’s all about how the body handles females’ extra X chromosome. - 2/1/2024
Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement—with deadly outcomes
Tianeptine stimulates the same receptors as well-known opioids such as fentanyl, heroin and morphine. - 2/1/2024
Physicians as pharmacy owners
Laying back on his couch at the end of a long day, Dr. Jabir Jassam thought up a potentially lucrative venture. - 2/1/2024
It’s called ‘cozy cardio.’ In a world seeking comfort, some see a happier mode of exercise
No stress, no membership fees, no preening for other, buffer-than-thou gym rats. And you can even have a cup of hot tea by your side. - 2/1/2024
Alberta premier’s policy changes around trans youth could be harmful: doctors
‘Firstly, she doesn’t have the medical expertise to be able to make that decision about whether gender-affirming care is appropriate. Secondly, calling some of these things irreversible or harmful is simply false.’ - 2/1/2024
Health officer advises B.C. to offer smokable fentanyl in report backing safer supply
Dr. Bonnie Henry says there is concern among clinicians over drugs being diverted from safe supply programs—but not much that can be concretely said on how bad the problem is. - 1/31/2024
Federal health minister criticizes new Alberta rules on transgender youth
Mark Holland says one of the main reasons why children commit suicide is due to questions and apprehensions around their sexual identity. - 1/31/2024
Ontario to add 400 new primary care providers to deal with staffing shortage
There are currently 1.3 million people in Ontario without a primary care provider, which includes nurse-practitioner led clinics, the province said. - 1/31/2024
New Brunswick’s only private abortion provider announces it is closing its doors
Its medical director, Dr. Adrian Edgar, said he could no longer afford the rent because the province does not fund abortions performed outside the hospital. - 1/31/2024
Backlash to transgender healthcare isn’t new—but the faulty science used to justify it has changed to meet the times
In the past century, there have been three waves of opposition to transgender healthcare.