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- 3/6/2022
Quebec doctors are providing virtual training for Ukrainian healthcare workers
A group of Quebec doctors have created a series of virtual training materials on life-saving procedures for Ukrainian healthcare workers suddenly working in a war zone. - 3/6/2022
Ontario reverses course on plans to deregulate traditional Chinese medicine
Premier Doug Ford last week defended the change by saying people who only speak Cantonese or Mandarin were prevented from writing licensing exams. - 3/6/2022
Death toll surpasses 6 million for pandemic now in 3rd year
The milestone, recorded by Johns Hopkins University, is the latest tragic reminder of the unrelenting nature of the pandemic even as people are shedding masks, travel is resuming and businesses are reopening around the globe. - 3/6/2022
No obvious concerns for FPs in Ontario's PPSA fee deal save the 'commitments without plans'
Dr. Alykhan Abdulla has examined Ontario’s proposed physician services agreement around FP issues and virtual care. - 3/3/2022
Organ transplants from pigs: Medical miracle or pandemic in the making?
If a new medical technology increased the risk of a new zoonotic pandemic—however marginally —how would society decide the balance of risk and benefit? - 3/3/2022
For families, $6B deal with OxyContin maker is just a start
While some may get that chance—at least by video—under a tentative settlement reached Thursday that also would force the Sacklers to pay out billions, the families still are coming away feeling empty, conflicted and angry yet again. There's a bit of hope mixed in, too. - 3/3/2022
Pfizer Canada recalls high blood pressure medication Accuretic
Pfizer says the recall is due to impurities of nitrosamine (N-nitroso-quinapril) above the accepted level. - 3/3/2022
‘Not racist isn’t enough’ Black students advocate for change in Canadian medical institutions
Black medical students across Canada are beginning to speak out about the lack of representation and equity in the field. - 3/3/2022
Continuity of care trumps instant access to virtual care: poll
A new poll found 59% of Canadians said having an ongoing relationship with a family doctor or team was more important than having care that was more convenient. - 3/3/2022
They can strike but we can’t
Dr. Jabir Jassam says by increasing the number of NPs, PAs and other mid-level providers, governments have set themselves up for bigger financial problems.