Case report: Itchy all overDr. Robert Dickson has a case which highlights a curious phenomenon: Why did ‘itch’ become part of mankind’s burden? Telling kids the truth about a parent’s illness can help ease worry, grief: expertsBefore delivering the bad news to his children, Matt Brown had to think hard about how to tell them he had a newly diagnosed disease that was progressing quickly, had no cure and would ultimately kill him. CMA find new CEO in current CHEO leader Alex Munter will be ending his 13-year stint as president and CEO of the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario to take on a new role with the CMA. B.C. finishes merging health-profession colleges in plan for better oversight British Columbia’s government has amalgamated 11 health-professional colleges into two, setting the foundation for what it says is stronger oversight. POLL: What is the biggest challenge Canada faces? See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll. Is mental illness contagious? What? Of course not! This has been scientifically proven in the last century . . . hasn’t it? QUIZ: Do you know what actually contains gluten? If you have patients with celiac disease or a gluten allergy or intolerance, how do you counsel them about dietary concerns? Manitoba doctor who sexually assaulted patients could face lengthy prison term Some victims, whose names are protected under a publication ban, told the sentencing hearing the assaults left them with long-term anxiety and fear. Baby cousin with cancer inspires girls to sew hospital gowns for sick kids across U.S. and Africa Samantha DiSimone’s son Vito was hospitalized in January in New York for a heart valve ailment at 9 months old. Hospital staff brought in a sealed package with a gown from material with a pattern from the “Cars” movie. MD reviews: encouraging or enraging? From RateMDs to Google to patients’ social media: physician reviews are everywhere these days. First Previous 44 45 46 47 48 Next Last