ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 10/29/2020
The pediatrician Halloween costume hall of fame
Even though Halloween is more than a little unusual this year, the tradition of pediatricians wearing costumes to work lives on! - 10/29/2020
Toxic medical culture needs to end
- 10/29/2020
Conversations about flu vaccines for private purchase
Pharmacist Ajit Johal shares his experiences on how to advise patients of flu vaccine options available for private purchase - 10/29/2020
Cyberattack targets Montreal health agency, forcing it to go offline
Authorities put contingencies into place for 72 hours by printing hard copies of patient care documents or using USB keys. - 10/29/2020
Canadian researchers test groundbreaking approach to treating Parkinson's disease
The experimental method involves using targeted ultrasound to open the blood-brain barrier and deliver therapeutics to specific regions of the brain, without the need for any cutting or drilling. - 10/28/2020
Cost for cancer fighting drugs triples in Canada but still no national drug plan
The Patented Medicine Prices Review Board has released data showing cancer medications account for about 15 per cent of all spending on pharmaceuticals. - 10/28/2020
2020-21 flu vaccine coverage by province and territory
Of the 11 influenza vaccines authorized for use by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization, just two have coverage under all of Canada’s public immunization programs