ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 10/19/2023
So-called toddler milks are unregulated and unnecessary, a major pediatrician group says
The drinks, which are touted to parents on TikTok, in television ads and on other sites, often contain added sugar and salt. - 10/18/2023
Amazon will start testing drones that will drop prescriptions on your doorstep, literally
The drone, programmed to fly from a delivery centre with a secure pharmacy, will travel to the customer’s address, descend to a height of about four meters and drop a padded package. - 10/18/2023
Ottawa paramedics seek approval to use taxis for non urgent concerns
In the first nine months of this year, the Ottawa Paramedic Service saw 1,088 instances of level zero—when no ambulances are available—lasting for a total of 32,697 minutes, a report from the service says. - 10/18/2023
The doctor’s lawyer: The cost of your defence
Even an ultimate victory at the discipline tribunal does not undo the financial and reputational harm to the physician. - 10/17/2023
Ontario physician is first in province to offer areola tattooing for cancer patients
Dr. Alexandra Ginty, a breast cancer survivor, is currently the only physician at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital performing the highly specialized procedure. - 10/17/2023
Alberta orders stricter hospital mask rules, but regions and hospitals can opt out
It’s not clear who has the final say if regions and the hospitals they oversee disagree on the new rules. - 10/17/2023
Solve my problem: How do you best deliver bad news to a patient?
We appreciate your help and your colleagues will appreciate your insights! - 10/17/2023
Cardiovascular disease in women
- 10/17/2023
Alberta announces changes to allow family doctors to see more patients
Each primary care provider would be eligible for up to $10,000 per year. - 10/17/2023
Could probiotics play a real role in ameliorating major depressive disorder?
Pilot study looks at acceptability, tolerability and estimated effect sizes on key clinical outcomes.