Patient Compliance

Amp up deprescribing? Sure, but docs and pharmacists need to learn to cooperate

While deprescribing has had momentum over the last few years, its implementation faces some obstacles.
POLL: Doctor, do you take supplements?

Supplements can be incredibly useful for treating patients, for everything from gut health to peripheral neuropathy.
Case report: 'Neurodermatitis,' aka, stress-induced dermatitis

Many dermatoses we see may have as their cause—or at least are aggravated by—stress-induced scratching.
Doctor: Learn from your elders!

As a young doctor, Dr. Eric Grief discovered that the most profound lessons in medicine came from old patients.
The business case for philanthropy and social innovation

We are living in a time when health disparities loom large. Community pharmacies have a unique opportunity to serve as pillars of wellness, equity and social innovation.
A decade of communicating

Dr. Howard Goldstein reflects on the 10 years he's been writing for the Medical Post—and the continued importance of communication skills in the medical profession.
Nasal spray for tachycardia: nothing to sniff at

Trials show it’s safe, effective and easy to use for PSVT episodes.
It’s (well past) time to review the Canada Health Act

Dr. Sohail Gandhi argues the act should allow deductibles because without them you take away the responsibility for using a service properly.

Debunking 5 myths about antidepressants