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. UBC researchers create oral insulin drops for diabetes The needle-free alternative is a mixture of insulin and a cell-penetrating peptide that's absorbed into the body after being put under the tongue. 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? Lindsay Dixon launches AI-powered search engine for pharmacists The search engine, Medlume, summarizes and cites key studies in topic areas, and it only returns results from PubMed. 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. AI scribes: guide and resources New tech produces SOAP notes automatically at end of patient encounter. Thousands of doctors go on strike in England a week before the U.K. general election The five-day strike by junior doctors shines a spotlight on the troubles besetting the chronically underfunded National Health Service. Hurry up! Report highlights long wait times between Health Canada approval of new drugs and when they appear in provincial drug coverage Canadian patients wait a very long time, much longer than in other developed countries, before being able to access new treatments, notes the Conference Board of Canada. First Previous 104 105 106 107 108 Next Last