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- 12/4/2023
Yes, you can get syphilis of the eye—professor of ophthalmology explains
Ocular syphilis has been described as the great imitator. It can manifest in a multitude of ways and as such the diagnosis can be missed. - 12/4/2023
Weird and wonderful things lost then found inside the human body
As a professor of anatomy, I come across many such stories of strange things found inside people—foreign bodies, we call them. - 12/4/2023
Quebec employment minister wants to recruit asylum seekers to work in healthcare
The pilot project will look to place 1,500 asylum seekers in healthcare jobs over the next three years, the minister said. - 12/4/2023
It’s beginning to look a lot like burnout. How to take care of yourself before the holidays start
‘Good’ people—who are dutiful, diligent, reliable, conscientious and perfectionistic (either by nature or work nurture)—are at the greatest risk of burnout. - 12/4/2023
OxyContin maker’s bankruptcy deal goes before the Supreme Court, with billions of dollars at stake
The agreement hammered out with state and local governments and victims would provide billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic. - 12/4/2023
Canadian doctors push for action at first ever health day at UN climate summit
If the planet were a patient, Dr. Courtney Howard says she would be moving it to the trauma room. - 12/3/2023
The eyes are the window to the heart: A second pulse wave discovered by chance
This important discovery is based on an analysis of the retina and carotid artery. - 12/1/2023
Biomarkers can help measure depression recovery
New research on deep brain stimulation shows how objective biomarkers could help make treatment more precise - 12/1/2023
Case report: Grocery surprise
A 20-year-old, fair-skinned male was grocery shopping within sight of our walk-in clinic recently. Perfectly healthy, taking no medications and with no known allergies, during his routine shopping, he suddenly found himself itchy all over. - 12/1/2023
What we can learn from the rare cases when virtual care ends in death or serious harm
U.K. study provides insights on what can be done to make sure use of virtual care remains safe.