Alberta brings in new standard for pharmacists on female genital mutilationThe Alberta College of Pharmacy approved Standard 23 on the last day of the 12-month deadline set by the province when it legislated the protection of women and girls in its Health Professions Act. ‘Blue balls’: There’s no evidence they’re harmful, and they shouldn’t be used to pressure partners into sexAlthough no one knows how the pain of blue balls develops, most implicate the slowed drainage of blood from the testicles in the absence of orgasm during sexual arousal. The story’s end This bonus chapter from 'These Vital Signs' by nephrologist and writer Dr. Sayed Tabatabai holds a deeply personal story about his grandmother. Swimming safety reminders for the pool, beach and cottage this summer Drowning is the second leading cause of preventable death for children under 10 years old in Canada. 98% of Ontario referendum participants do not support Bill 60 & the privatization of healthcare On May 8, the Ford government passed Bill 60, which allows for the appointment of directors to regulate for-profit clinics. Doctor who did improper testicular exam on boy agrees to never practise again Dr. Emmett Joseph Elves told the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba that when the 12-year-old patient said 'uh-huh,' he thought that meant the boy understood he was going ahead with the exam, which he did without gloves. How do you help a young person who is self-injuring? Research into the common condition suggests using a person-centred approach. Burnout: Some patients are to blame Family Medicine isn’t an attractive specialty these days and patient entitlement isn't helping. Cars, clouds and in the cold: Sunglasses aren't just for sunny summer days Canadian Ophthalmological Society urges Canadians to don their shades, even in the car. Case report: Stress and shingles A recent case of shingles at Dr. Robert Dickson's clinic raises some questions around diagnosis and treatment. First Previous 139 140 141 142 143 Next Last
