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- 2/21/2022
Russian Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva’s drug test: The substances and their potential performance effects
As the first woman to land a quadruple jump at the Olympics, 15-year-old Kamila Valieva became instantly famous. She also helped Russia win a gold medal in the team figure skating event. Then it was revealed her December 2021 drug testing sample had found trimetazidine, a banned substance according to the World Anti-Doping Agency. - 2/21/2022
How to invest during periods of high inflation
Are you nervous about inflation? Do you know how to invest during periods of high inflation? Dr. Matt Poyner outlines his thoughts. - 2/21/2022
The book of awesome: A few of our favourite things
Throughout the Joy Issue of the Medical Post, we've peppered in some of our favourite medical moments. - 2/21/2022
House of Commons passes Emergencies Act motion after fractious debate
The motion to confirm the declaration of emergency powers passed 185-151 on Monday evening with the New Democrats voting in favour alongside the minority Liberal government. - 2/21/2022
B.C. government adding 602 nursing seats in a move to address skills gap
The survey found 51% of those working in emergency departments and intensive care units said the pandemic has made them more likely to leave the profession in the next two years. - 2/21/2022
Vaccine hesitancy: Why ‘doing your own research’ doesn’t work, but reason alone won’t change minds
Earlier last fall, a celebrity's COVID-19 vaccine comments drew a lot of—divided—attention. In September, when Nicki Minaj tweeted about her cousin in Trinidad, some ridiculed it, while others—including the White House—offered to put her in touch with medical experts who could correct her misconceptions. Both types of response are equally futile. - 2/21/2022
First Nation health ombudsperson's office to be established in Saskatchewan
Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations in Saskatchewan says the office will work to ensure First Nations people feel safe reporting discrimination when accessing health services. - 2/21/2022
Ventilation still needed as part of CPR used in drowning victims
New consensus promotes use of bag-mask or mouth-to-mask ventilations rather than mouth-to-mouth, plus other safety measures to avoid COVID19 transmission to rescuers. - 2/21/2022
Everyone is a doctor
Dr. Google—without filtering and sifting—has caused more problems instead of providing solutions. It isn't just anxious patients who are changing, says Dr. Jabir Jassam. - 2/21/2022
Tamara Lich, key organizer of anti vaccine mandate protests in Ottawa, denied bail
An Ontario court judge issued the decision in Ottawa this morning, saying she believed there was a substantial likelihood Lich would reoffend if released.