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- 6/28/2021
Perspective on CMA’s 2021 proposed pathway to equity and diversity
The 2021 proposed CMA governance changes to promote equity and diversity provide a pathway to quickly achieve a diverse national leadership team for Canadian physicians. Some members have expressed interest in eventually moving to an election process for board selection. How do we ensure an equitable opportunity for election of all candidates, with a process that is less biased? - 6/28/2021
CFP: The unbelonging mother
Dr. Jabir Jassam says he supports the old saying “what happens inside the family should stay inside the family.” He's certainly seen examples of families who don't follow that guidance in his practice. And maybe the Canadian Family Physician journal should have thought about that. - 6/28/2021
Transplant recipients may benefit from three doses of COVID-19 vaccine
French study shows significant boost in antibodies after a third dose of Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine in more than 100 transplant recipients. - 6/28/2021
CMV: the most common infectious cause of birth defects
Cytomegalovirus is transmitted through contact with body fluids, mainly urine and saliva. To protect themselves, CMV Canada recommends that pregnant women wash their hands frequently, avoid sharing utensils, drinks and food with young children and avoid putting their baby's pacifier in their mouth. - 6/28/2021
The Canadian Dermatology Association has a new president
This week, Dr. Catherine C. McCuaig took on a new role as president of the Canadian Dermatology Association. - 6/27/2021
Requests for caesarean birth brushed aside, despite guidelines to respect maternal choices
When first-time mother Melanie approached her obstetrician-gynecologist in Ontario to request a caesarean birth plan, she found his response unsettling.