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Low-carb vegan diet as effective as vegetarian approach for weight loss, glycemic control
Vegetable oils and plant proteins beneficial for both type 2 diabetes and the planet.
Family of woman found dead on ER floor asks Quebec coroner to reopen investigation
The family questions why she was not transferred to intensive care after a blood test showed elevated risk of cardiac arrest.

Canada's top medical journal acknowledges its role in perpetuating anti-Black racism

The Canadian Medical Association Journal says a special edition released Monday is the first of two spotlighting papers by Black authors.
Montreal hospital caters to Indigenous patients by adding bannock to meal trays

Julie Woodfine, a psychiatry liaison nurse at the McGill University Health Centre, said the idea was sparked after a 69-year-old Cree patient from Chisasibi was hospitalized after undergoing cancer surgery.
Unlicensed on so many fronts: Pharmacist hit with $12K in fine and costs

Judy Lee-Wing broke a lot of rules, from running an unlicensed pharmacy to buying cannabis from an unauthorized supplier, according to the College of Pharmacists of Manitoba.
Solutions for kids in pain: putting research into practice

Not-for-profit organization’s goal is to get knowledge to where it can have an impact.
Expelled twice, revoked this time: Montreal doctor lied about getting kicked out from two U.S universities

Dr. Sirpal Sanjeev failed to disclose his history of academic misconduct when he applied for CaRMS and for his Quebec licence, according to the Collège des médecins du Québec.
Nunavut wants healthcare professionals to take winter holidays closer to the North Pole

Incentive designed to avoid staff shortages over the holiday season.
Canadian Paediatric Society releases guidelines for detecting anxiety in kids and youth

The lead author of two papers released Thursday says this is the first time the CPS has formalized its position.
'Exceptional staffing shortages' prompt college to give pharmacist extra fine instead of suspension

Anne Marie Kember was sanctioned by the Nova Scotia College of Pharmacists for using expired compounding powders.

Low-carb vegan diet as effective as vegetarian approach for weight loss, glycemic control

Family of woman found dead on ER floor asks Quebec coroner to reopen investigation

Canada's top medical journal acknowledges its role in perpetuating anti-Black racism

Montreal hospital caters to Indigenous patients by adding bannock to meal trays

Unlicensed on so many fronts: Pharmacist hit with $12K in fine and costs

Solutions for kids in pain: putting research into practice

Expelled twice, revoked this time: Montreal doctor lied about getting kicked out from two U.S universities

Nunavut wants healthcare professionals to take winter holidays closer to the North Pole

Canadian Paediatric Society releases guidelines for detecting anxiety in kids and youth

'Exceptional staffing shortages' prompt college to give pharmacist extra fine instead of suspension