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- 5/10/2023
An unusual RSV season ahead for 2023—after nirsevimab but before a vaccine
Access to the new monoclonal antibody for prophylactic treatment will probably be tightly controlled, but parents may ask for it after an early RSV season last year. - 5/8/2023
How to get action: A guide to being heard in the crowded healthcare lobbying space
A well-thought-out strategy could make all the difference, whether you’re trying to get more funding for a local hospital, working to set up a hospice or trying to recruit healthcare workers to your community. - 5/5/2023
QUIZ: How much do you know about iron deficiency and anemia?
Test your knowledge on the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of iron deficiency and anemia. - 5/5/2023
Would you recognize measles? Canadian docs need to get reacquainted
Physicians are asked to consider measles as a differential diagnosis, particularly in people returning from travel overseas within the previous three weeks. - 5/2/2023
A shot prevents frailty: Reframe your message about adult vaccinations, experts say
Encourage vaccination in adults by showing how it can prevent functional decline. - 4/28/2023
Why it's high time for a national vaccine registry in Canada
Public health experts list some immunization strategies learned during the COVID-19 pandemic that can be applied to promoting routine vaccinations. - 4/26/2023
Eye care in primary care
Red flags to watch out for during exam include loss of vision acuity, eye pain and uneven pupil sizes. - 4/21/2023
Does the sex of a blood donor matter?
Large Ottawa study examines whether donor sex has any impact on outcome after conflicting results from observational studies. - 4/21/2023
QUIZ: How much do you know about oral health?
Test your knowledge about the oral health needs of patients with specific medical conditions. - 4/16/2023
Are polls broken?
Patient advocacy groups and medical associations use polls to gauge the public’s interest or knowledge about an issue. Yet when headlines scream “Most Canadians agree ‘Canada is broken’,” it makes one wonder: Is polling broken?