ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/6/2020
U.S. pharmacies argue that prescribers bear responsibility for opioid crisis
U.S. chains CVS, Rite Aid, Walgreens, HBC and Discount Drug Mart, made the argument in court after being named in a federal lawsuit alleging they contributed to the U.S. addiction crisis - 1/6/2020
Calgary neurologist pleads guilty to dozens of assaults dating back to 1980s
A retired neurologist has admitted in court to sexually assaulting 28 female patients over three decades. Dr. Keith Hoyte, 71, pleaded guilty to 28 counts as his trial was to begin Monday in Calgary. Two counts were stayed because they were melded into charges involving the same victims. - 1/5/2020
New frailty index may help determine adverse outcomes in older patients after hospital discharge
A new frailty index shows promise in determining how acute illness affects functional ability in older patients admitted to hospital, according to a new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) co-led by researchers from Dalhousie University, Canada, and University College London (UCL), United Kingdom. - 1/5/2020
Doctors’ existential crisis
- 1/5/2020
Surgeon named as dean of Western University's medical school
Dr. Yoo has an international reputation as a pioneering surgeon and an academic and clinical leader. He currently serves Western as Interim Chair/Chief of the Department of Paediatrics, as Fellowship Director for the Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, and as a Professor of Otolaryngology and Oncology. - 1/5/2020
Cannabis edibles present novel health risks
With the recent legalization of cannabis edibles in Canada, physicians and the public must be aware of the novel risks of cannabis edibles, argue authors in a commentary in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). - 1/4/2020
When did we forget about palliative care?
The need for quality palliative care is overwhelming. In 2014/15, just under half of all patients (47.9%) began receiving palliative care in their last month of life. Nearly two-thirds (64.9%) died in hospital. - 1/1/2020
MS drug fingolimod now contraindicated during pregnancy
Pregnancy test now required before starting treatment and periodically during therapy - 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
Has medicine killed our spirit?