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- 6/15/2022
New top doctor in Yukon to help with pandemic and overdoses, health minister says
Health Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee has announced Dr. Sudit Ranade will be the chief medical officer of health starting July 4. - 6/14/2022
Legal column: Reverse thinking not allowed
After an arthroscopic knee surgery, the patient had persistent pain, so the surgeon must have injured an artery, right? - 6/14/2022
Researchers say alternative to methadone shows promise for those addicted to opioids
The new study shows it is possible to offer a more flexible treatment at home without reducing the chance of success. - 6/14/2022
What goes on behind your closed doors?
If yours is a larger pharmacy, you may very well offer public washrooms. While what goes on behind those closed doors may not be top of mind when providing healthcare services, you shouldn't turn your back on this important part of your pharmacy. - 6/14/2022
Limited evidence supports the role of cannabis in pain relief
A U.S. federally funded systematic evidence review of 3,000 studies (25 of which had scientifically valid evidence) found that just three products showed evidence providing pain relief. - 6/14/2022
Iron for allergies?
Deficiencies in micronutrients, particularly iron, can make the immune system particularly sensitive to allergenic substances. - 6/14/2022
Trans kids' treatment can start younger, new guidelines say
Starting treatment earlier allows transgender teens to experience physical puberty changes around the same time as other teens, said Dr. Eli Coleman, chair of the group's standards of care and director of the University of Minnesota Medical School's human sexuality program. - 6/14/2022
WEBINAR: Doctors of BC to host event on optimizing safety procedures in your practice
Doctors of BC is partnering with WorkSafeBC on a webinar to help doctors understand their workplace regulatory requirements as an employer. - 6/13/2022
Is whey the way to go with diabetes?
Whey supplement in the form of shots before meals improves glycemic control. - 6/13/2022
Alberta drops remaining COVID restrictions as it says new case numbers keep falling
The government announced the decision in a news release late Monday afternoon, saying it will move to Step 3 of its reopening plan at 11:59 p.m. Tuesday.