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Study shows antipsychotic meds in nursing homes make residents worse
Canadian researchers found significant worsening of behaviours after medication use.
Ontario proposes to allow nurse practitioners to oversee LTC medical care
Ontario long-term care homes could soon have nurse practitioners overseeing residents' medical care instead of physicians, a move applauded by nurses and the homes but not supported by doctors.

Strategies to deal with avian flu: Will Canada start vaccinating poultry?

Experts at the Canadian Immunization Conference discussed Canada’s plans to prevent a pandemic.
Some cancer patients may forgo care due to high treatment-related costs: report

A new report estimates a cancer patient will face almost $33,000 on average in out-of-pocket cancer-related costs in their lifetime, including loss of income.
Social media part 2: Navigating the evolving landscape for doctors

Despite challenges, social media remains an important space where patients seek health information and physicians must adapt to engage.
Drainage after laparoscopic appendectomy less and less justified

Meta-analysis of 3,374 cases of complicated appendicitis operated on by laparoscopy has once again called into question the relevance of this practice.
Amphetamines: Critical dose identified that increases risk of psychosis

The risk of psychosis increased by 81% in individuals with ADHD taking doses of more than 30 mg of amphetamines, U.S. study showed.
Task force prostate cancer screening guidelines are outdated, CUA says

The Canadian Urological Association says the guidelines, which many family physicians rely on, put patients at risk and need to be updated.
Organ preservation to treat rectal cancer may increase metastases risk

Study found the rate of metastatic cancer was significantly higher in cases of local recurrence compared with patients who had undergone total mesorectal excision.
CMA members in N.L. elect Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi for 2026/27 presidency

The St. John's-based dermatologist had previously served on several boards and committees including the CMA governance committee and the Canadian Doctors for Medicare board of directors.

Study shows antipsychotic meds in nursing homes make residents worse

Ontario proposes to allow nurse practitioners to oversee LTC medical care

Strategies to deal with avian flu: Will Canada start vaccinating poultry?

Some cancer patients may forgo care due to high treatment-related costs: report

Social media part 2: Navigating the evolving landscape for doctors

Drainage after laparoscopic appendectomy less and less justified

Amphetamines: Critical dose identified that increases risk of psychosis

Task force prostate cancer screening guidelines are outdated, CUA says

Organ preservation to treat rectal cancer may increase metastases risk

CMA members in N.L. elect Dr. Bolu Ogunyemi for 2026/27 presidency