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- 11/28/2021
Is it possible to work with a narcissist?
Dr. Jabir Jassam takes on the kind of co-worker in a clinic who slowly destroys the culture of a workplace. - 11/28/2021
Pandemic pressures: Nova Scotia offers pioneering helpline exclusively for men
Soon after the province was locked down in March 2020, officials noticed an increasing number of men were calling the province's 211 service, which offers information about government and community services. - 11/28/2021
Government to introduce bill outlawing conversion therapy for adults and children
The bill, if passed, would outlaw practices that seek to change someone's sexual orientation or gender identity. - 11/28/2021
Dogs trained to comfort nervous people, help kids get COVID-19 vaccines
Animal therapists in Quebec are now considering taking their dogs into schools as the pediatric immunization drive ramps up. - 11/28/2021
Street drug potentially 20 times stronger than fentanyl pops up in Sask.
Due to the drug’s potency, first responders need to take appropriate precautions if handling the drug. - 11/28/2021
FACT FOCUS: Why WHO skipped 'nu,' 'xi' for new COVID variant
The name of a newly identified variant of the coronavirus has had some social media users scratching their heads about the World Health Organization's system for labeling certain versions of the virus. - 11/25/2021
Breaking up with medicine
Dr. Matt Poyner, who took a year off to travel with his wife and kids before the pandemic, is back in Canada and has some thoughts about returning to medicine or starting a new chapter in his life. - 11/25/2021
Second lawsuit arises against pharmacy that allegedly reused syringe barrels
The class-action lawsuit centres around the fact that between Aug. 24 and Aug. 26 some patients at Kent Pharmacy received COVID-19 vaccines with reused syringes. - 11/25/2021
FDA: Merck COVID pill effective, experts will review safety
The Food and Drug Administration posted its analysis of the pill ahead of a public meeting next week where academic and other experts will weigh in on its safety and effectiveness. The agency isn't required to follow the group's advice. - 11/25/2021
BOOK EXCERPT: Damaged: Childhood Trauma, Adult Illness, and the Need for a Health Care Revolution
“I was having a shower and felt this lump” is the beginning of a conversation most doctors recognize. It comes with urgency, fear, and uncertainty. The silent communication: “I don’t know if this is really a thing or not. I need you to tell me to take this seriously or to relax.” It leads quickly to a physical exam—nothing else matters as much as the lump.