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- 2/22/2022
Great saves: Choosing unwisely?
Doctors share moments, big and small, when things could have gone wrong but went right. Dr. Chris Sun discusses the benefits of making a choice, which on the face of it, seems like the wrong decision. - 2/22/2022
What will medicine look like without any family doctors?
Dr. Alykhan Abdulla isn't feeling optimistic: Here's how it might roll out with NPs, pharmacists, midwives and others taking over almost all that FPs traditionally do. - 2/22/2022
Great saves: A second chance
Doctors share moments, big and small, when things could have gone wrong but went right. Dr. Rod Lim discusses a confidence crossroads. - 2/22/2022
Nova Scotia to lift all remaining COVID-19 restrictions by March 21
Health officials say there are 49 people in hospital today receiving specialized care in a designated COVID-19 unit, a drop of four patients from Tuesday. - 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.