ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/1/2020
Snowbirds file challenge against cuts to Ontario government travel insurance
They are arguing the change violates the portability requirement of the Canada Health Act - 1/1/2020
Quebec raises legal age for cannabis to 21, the strictest in the country
Policy experts suggest restricting legal access to the drug for the segment of the population most likely to use the drug will not have the intended effect - 1/1/2020
LifeLabs facing proposed class action over data breach affecting up to 15M clients
The company has been accused of negligence, breach of contract and violating their customers' confidence as well as privacy and consumer protection laws - 1/1/2020
Bill to keep couples together in Ontario's long term care passes key stage
The private member's bill passed second reading in December with rare unanimous support from the Progressive Conservatives - 1/1/2020
MS drug fingolimod now contraindicated during pregnancy
Pregnancy test now required before starting treatment and periodically during therapy - 1/1/2020
Should women taking anti-epileptic drugs breastfeed their infants?
New study supports infant breastfeeding by mothers with epilepsy who are taking antiepileptics - 1/1/2020
'Significant changes:' Alberta eyeing major reforms to health system in 2020
Alberta's medical system is getting prepped for some major surgery in 2020, and Health Minister Tyler Shandro says it starts in about two weeks with the release of a report expected to be the blueprint for change. - 1/1/2020
Halifax based continuing care organization hit by 'sophisticated' computer virus
A Halifax-based continuing care organization says police are investigating after its computer system was hit by a virus. - 1/1/2020
New Year's resolutions
- 1/1/2020
Has medicine killed our spirit?