Patient Compliance

I disagreed with the Ministry of Health’s stance on fax machines—and I did it in song
Toronto FP Dr. Mel Borins doesn’t want to ‘axe the fax’ and took the grand tradition of protest songs to express his love of all things analogue.
‘Successful’ case with med student highlights need for knowledge of chemical burns
A rare instance of nitric acid burns sheds light on the dangers inherent in medical training, as well proper knowledge of how to promptly treat chemical burns.

Health minister asks Senate to speed up so pharmacare can be launched by spring

Without royal assent for the bill, the government can’t start its formal negotiations with provinces and territories to administer the program.
Hospital-acquired hyponatremia risks and solutions: ISMP Canada

Hospital-acquired hyponatremia “continues to be an important risk for hospital inpatients," ISMP Canada said. Here's how to prevent it
A federal report says youth smoking rates at an all-time low—so which Canadians are still lighting up?

The Report of the Second Legislative Review of the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act found Canada is getting closer to its goal of having fewer than 5% of Canadians smoke by 2035.
Millions take antidepressants for chronic pain—but there’s little evidence the most commonly prescribed drugs work

Our review of studies investigating the effectiveness of antidepressants at treating chronic pain found that there is only evidence for one drug.
Optimizing type 2 diabetes care with GLP-1 RA and dual GIP/GLP-1 RA therapy
World's first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says

Insulin icodec, which will be sold under the brand name Awiqli, is the first once-a-week basal insulin injection in the world and it will be available across the country starting June 30.
Why are doctors responsible for DTC forms?

College of Family Physicians of Canada president Dr. Mike Green says his organization is asking the federal government to take this burden off doctors' hands.
Reminders on meds that don’t mix well with heat waves

A lot of Canada is sweltering right now—putting certain cohorts at more risk than others.

I disagreed with the Ministry of Health’s stance on fax machines—and I did it in song

‘Successful’ case with med student highlights need for knowledge of chemical burns

Health minister asks Senate to speed up so pharmacare can be launched by spring

Hospital-acquired hyponatremia risks and solutions: ISMP Canada

A federal report says youth smoking rates at an all-time low—so which Canadians are still lighting up?

Millions take antidepressants for chronic pain—but there’s little evidence the most commonly prescribed drugs work

Optimizing type 2 diabetes care with GLP-1 RA and dual GIP/GLP-1 RA therapy

World's first weekly insulin injection coming to Canada in 2 weeks, manufacturer says

Why are doctors responsible for DTC forms?

Reminders on meds that don’t mix well with heat waves