Guidelines

Do GLP-1 receptor agonists have any effect on cancer risk?
Retrospective cohort study compares the incidence of 14 cancers among adults with obesity or overweight prescribed GLP-1 receptor agonists vs nonusers.
WHO calls rising heat a ‘public health crisis’ for workers, including in Canada
The WHO and the World Meteorological Organization released a joint report on Friday saying outdoor workers in construction, farming and other physically demanding jobs are at especially high risk of heat stroke, dehydration, cardiovascular damage and kidney dysfunction.

How falling vaccination rates are fuelling the antibiotic resistance crisis

Antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest health threats we face today. It’s often blamed on the overuse of antibiotics, and for a good reason. But there’s another major factor quietly driving this crisis that doesn’t get as much attention: low vaccination rates.
Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Between 30% and 50% of people with Type 2 diabetes develop some form of chronic kidney disease.
Canada has most measles cases on the continent as infections up exponentially over 2024: Pan American Health Organization

As of Aug. 8, it recorded 10,139 confirmed measles cases across 10 countries, representing a 33-fold increase compared to the same period in 2024, when there were 311 cases.
Study paints unprecedented picture of morphea in Quebec

Also called localized scleroderma, disease incidence in certain regions of Quebec is up to four times higher than the provincial average, suggesting a possible influence of environmental factors.
Updated Canadian guideline on metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

Canadian Urological Association–Canadian Uro-oncology Group updates guideline last published in 2022 to incorporate new developments and recommendations.
What you need to know about the updated Canadian guidelines on pharmacotherapy for obesity

Obesity Canada experts provide 13 new and updated recommendations on the effectiveness, safety and appropriate use of pharmacotherapy in the management of obesity in adults.
An overlooked epidemic: iron deficiency in surgical patients

Iron deficiency is incredibly common, especially among women of reproductive age, and we can't afford to ignore it, stresses general surgeon Dr. Duncan Rozario.
Asthma attacks: Intervene 'before the house is on fire'

Two inflammatory tests can be easily integrated into front-line practice to treat and prevent severe attacks.

Do GLP-1 receptor agonists have any effect on cancer risk?

WHO calls rising heat a ‘public health crisis’ for workers, including in Canada

How falling vaccination rates are fuelling the antibiotic resistance crisis

Health Canada approves Ozempic to reduce kidney deterioration in people with diabetes

Canada has most measles cases on the continent as infections up exponentially over 2024: Pan American Health Organization

Study paints unprecedented picture of morphea in Quebec

Updated Canadian guideline on metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer

What you need to know about the updated Canadian guidelines on pharmacotherapy for obesity

An overlooked epidemic: iron deficiency in surgical patients

Asthma attacks: Intervene 'before the house is on fire'