ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 1/28/2025
Spotting the spots
As part of a series of first-person true stories written by physicians, psychiatrist Dr. Betty Tang is reminded of why she went to medical school. - 1/5/2025
New liver surgery technique to reduce the need for transfusions
Hypovolemic phlebotomy minimizes bleeding during surgery and could help preserve blood bank reserves. - 12/26/2024
Quebec pharmacists' expanding role: ‘Our concern is Bill 67 will come too quickly’
The heads of the Quebec association of pharmacy owners discuss the issues associated with Bill 67, which is expected to soon usher in expanded roles for pharmacists. - 12/16/2024
Healthcare workers are under attack. We must do more to ensure their safety
Reading daily safety incident reports leaves the president of St. Joseph’s Healthcare in Hamilton extremely concerned for the safety of healthcare workers. - 12/16/2024
Prevention more effective than treatment in reducing cancer mortality
Eight out of 10 deaths avoided are due to prevention and screening, says study of five types of cancer. - 12/15/2024
Pay equity: Pediatricians file injunction against Quebec's FMSQ
Québec pediatric association is asking the Superior Court to force the specialist federation to correct pay discrepancies for female specialist physicians. - 12/11/2024
Psoriasis linked to ultra-processed foods
A balanced diet with fewer processed and ultra-processed foods leads to better management of psoriasis symptoms, French study finds. - 12/11/2024
Specialty pharmaceuticals: Quebec RPMSQ members join the NPAC
Through Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, Quebec specialty pharmacists aim to collaborate with entire national pharmacy sector while their group remains under fire. - 12/9/2024
Drainage after laparoscopic appendectomy less and less justified
Meta-analysis of 3,374 cases of complicated appendicitis operated on by laparoscopy has once again called into question the relevance of this practice. - 12/9/2024
Amphetamines: Critical dose identified that increases risk of psychosis
The risk of psychosis increased by 81% in individuals with ADHD taking doses of more than 30 mg of amphetamines, U.S. study showed.