COVID-19

Why it’s a critical time for Canada to renew its commitment to global health co-operation
As the United States moves to end longstanding commitments to global health co-operation—punctuated by its withdrawal from the WHO—a new report offers guidance on how Canada can strategically position itself in this fast-changing context.
Top vaccine official resigns from FDA, criticizes RFK Jr. for promoting ‘misinformation and lies’
‘It has become clear that truth and transparency are not desired by the Secretary, but rather he wishes subservient confirmation of his misinformation and lies.’

First Canadian guidelines now available for post-COVID-19 condition (PCC)

McMaster experts release comprehensive evidence-based guidelines for diagnosis, management, prevention and treatment of ‘long COVID.’
POLL: Should investigations by regulatory colleges supersede patient privacy rights?

See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll.
What do U.S. politics surrounding health mean for Canada and how should we respond?

Several Canadian experts and ministers met at the CMA Health Summit to discuss the challenges and opportunities that U.S. health policies represent for Canada.
Edmonton pathologist sanctioned for COVID-19 comments, ordered to take course

The doctor phoned into an Edmonton city council meeting in November 2020.
High heel injuries take a tumble

With work-from-home and limited socializing, high heels dropped out of favour during the pandemic, leading to fewer injuries. But is this shift here to stay?
Conference season air travel hacks

How to improve the flying experience for your next out-of-town healthcare event.
Doctor guilty of misconduct after refusing to hand over unredacted patient records regarding ivermectin and mask exemptions

Dr. Sonja Sophia Kustka unsuccessfully tried to argue that patient privacy and physician–patient privilege precludes her from being forced to send patient records as part of a college investigation.
U.S. FDA staff return to crowded offices, broken equipment and missing chairs

All the employees told the AP that they brought their own drinking water Monday. That’s due to a months-long issue involving Legionella, the bacteria that causes Legionnaires’ disease, which was detected at several FDA buildings.

Why it’s a critical time for Canada to renew its commitment to global health co-operation

Top vaccine official resigns from FDA, criticizes RFK Jr. for promoting ‘misinformation and lies’

First Canadian guidelines now available for post-COVID-19 condition (PCC)

POLL: Should investigations by regulatory colleges supersede patient privacy rights?

What do U.S. politics surrounding health mean for Canada and how should we respond?

Edmonton pathologist sanctioned for COVID-19 comments, ordered to take course

High heel injuries take a tumble

Conference season air travel hacks

Doctor guilty of misconduct after refusing to hand over unredacted patient records regarding ivermectin and mask exemptions

U.S. FDA staff return to crowded offices, broken equipment and missing chairs