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- 4/11/2024
Should reporting spousal abuse become mandatory?
The stories of two patients highlight the complex challenges of intervening in such cases, finds Dr. Jabir Jassam. - 4/11/2024
Is post-infectious myalgic encephalomyelitis due to ‘immune exhaustion’?
Formerly called chronic fatigue syndrome, diagnosing post-infectious myalgic encephalomyelitis remains a challenge. - 4/11/2024
Medical libraries are essential. So why are we imposing cuts on them?
If you still envision libraries as rooms filled with books, it’s time to embrace the 21st century. - 4/11/2024
QUIZ: What do you know about hives and angioedema?
Test your knowledge on common skin conditions. - 4/11/2024
Circumcision has protective effects against HPV in men
Protection may extend to female partners, suggesting prophylactic potential. - 4/10/2024
B.C. moves to accelerate process for thousands needing a family doctor
While nearly 410,000 people have been connected to a physician since 2018, there are another 310,000 who remain on the Health Connect Registry. - 4/10/2024
Ontario won’t divulge total fines for hospital patients refusing transfers to LTC
A law enacted in 2022, known as Bill 7, requires hospitals to levy fines of $400 a day on patients who can be discharged but need long-term care and are refusing to go to a home selected for them. - 4/9/2024
As federal budget approaches, putting healthcare money to work is what Canadians want and need: CMA
Dr. Kathleen Ross, CMA president, calls for solutions like team-based care, pan-Canadian licensure and a national health workforce strategy. - 4/9/2024
Health minister compares dentists’ ‘fears’ on dental-care program to medicare rollout
With less a month before seniors registered in the federal program are set to begin accessing service, the minister defended his government’s back-and-forth discussions with dentists. - 4/9/2024
Burnout: Why don’t family doctors just cut back their hours?
Cutting back hours as a family doctor results in a cascade of negative consequences, argues Dr. Nadia Alam.