ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 11/16/2023
The world’s first gene therapy for sickle cell disease has been approved in Britain
Both sickle cell disease and thalassemia are caused by mistakes in the genes that carry hemoglobin, the protein in red blood cells that carry oxygen. - 11/16/2023
Measles deaths worldwide jumped 40% last year, health agencies say
The highly infectious disease triggered epidemics in 37 countries last year, versus 22 countries in 2021. - 11/14/2023
The power of short-term glucose monitoring as an educational preventative
Could community pharmacists be key players in diabetes prevention? - 11/14/2023
Five tips: Assessing and managing drug-related problems in cognitive impairment and dementia
Five pearls you can use in your practice now. - 11/14/2023
Ambient scribes in the real world: Tips and insights from an early adopter
With the heavy administrative load overshadowing clinical care, it’s not surprising that ambient scribes are becoming one of the most immediate and promising AI applications. - 11/14/2023
Israel searches for Hamas in raid of key Gaza hospital packed with patients and stranded families
Details from the raid remained sketchy, but officials from Israel and Gaza presented different accounts of what was happening at Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. - 11/14/2023
Nova Scotia opens key facility in its major healthcare overhaul for Halifax area
Premier Tim Houston was on hand today to open the Bayers Lake Community Outpatient Centre, aimed at serving patients who live outside Halifax’s downtown core. - 11/14/2023
Ontario patient ombudsman sees 33% surge in complaints: report
The highest number of complaints, about half in total, involved hospitals. - 11/14/2023
Some highlights of Alberta’s COVID-19 panel report
More than 90 recommendations came as a result of the panel. - 11/13/2023
Four new genes linked to breast cancer risk
Discovery could better refine the screening and monitoring of women at risk.