Patient Compliance

Hacking neurodevelopment
Raising children is tough—and especially so when they hit those rocky teenage years. How can we apply what we know about scientifically about their neurodevelopment to smooth the bumpy ride?
New guidelines for the evaluation and management of chronic constipation
These guidelines from the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons are aimed primarily at gastroenterologists and family physicians.

Senescence

One of the obstacles to retiring from medical practice is the perception that it immediately renders you ‘old.’
Shame and blame: Survey finds most Canadians with diabetes continue to face stigma over their condition

Stigma, feelings of shame and even discrimination continue to be commonplace among people with both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, according to the findings of a new survey.
Canadian government not ordering Novavax’s protein-based COVID-19 vaccine this year

PHAC says the manufacturer requires a minimum order of its updated protein-based vaccine, called Nuvaxovid, which far exceeds the uptake by Canadians last year.
Constella (linaclotide) now approved for treating functional constipation in children

The medication is already indicated for managing irritable bowel syndrome with constipation and chronic idiopathic constipation in adults.
New self-directed learning resources for pediatric pain and fever management

The three-part video series is from the International Pharmaceutical Federation.
The most common medication mistakes in long-term care

Hydromorphone was the medication most commonly involved in medication incidents in long-term care, according to a recent ISMP Canada analysis.
CMA’s apology to Indigenous Peoples rings hollow

The CMA's apology comes across as performative, says Dr. Suzanne Shoush, a First Nations/Black physician.
McMaster Children’s Hospital to resume tonsil surgery after review into deaths

McMaster Children’s Hospital says it will resume tonsil and adenoid surgeries next week, almost four months after two children died following the procedure.

Hacking neurodevelopment

New guidelines for the evaluation and management of chronic constipation

Senescence

Shame and blame: Survey finds most Canadians with diabetes continue to face stigma over their condition

Canadian government not ordering Novavax’s protein-based COVID-19 vaccine this year

Constella (linaclotide) now approved for treating functional constipation in children

New self-directed learning resources for pediatric pain and fever management

The most common medication mistakes in long-term care

CMA’s apology to Indigenous Peoples rings hollow

McMaster Children’s Hospital to resume tonsil surgery after review into deaths