ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
- 7/30/2026
Pinky promise
Tears streamed down my face. There was a dim light somewhere in the distance—faint and flickering. I could see it, and I was desperate to reach it. But my body would not move; it lay unresponsive, as if it no longer belonged to me. - 7/30/2026
Jane Doe: More than just a name
A small but significant error fumbles an important patient interaction. - 7/29/2026
Announcing the winners of our 2026 Resident Voices contest
Effective communication is an integral skill in medicine, which is why I was so impressed by the quality of the submissions we received for the Resident Voices contest. - 7/28/2026
New research explains what’s behind these hugely common statin side effects
McMaster researchers say the next step is to block the cause of these side effects without compromising the benefits of the drug. - 7/23/2026
Studies have yet to rule out any single possibility
I just encountered a glorious example of failed rhetoric as folks decried a change to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. A fun game we like to play in this brave new world where science can mean whatever you want. - 7/22/2026
Top exec at virtual service firm slams health minister
A top executive is slamming New Brunswick’s health minister for diminishing the accomplishments of her firm that provided virtual care to hundreds of thousands of patients over the last five years. - 7/22/2026
One in 10 medicines worldwide could be fake or substandard—here’s how to protect yourself
A recent global survey found that around 60% of people fear their medicines could be fake—and the unsettling truth is that they have good reason to. - 7/22/2026
Canadian Blood Services calling for donors amid serious 20% drop in supply
Canadian Blood Services says it is facing a shortage as blood donations have plummeted over the last several weeks. - 7/14/2026
Face to face: Real conversations are helping pharmacists and physicians build strong partnerships for better patient care
Despite growing scope, many pharmacists still struggle to build meaningful collaborative relationships with doctors.