Patient Lifestyle

What’s the ‘breast’ age to start mammograms?
Dr. Marina Malak examines the debate on what is the appropriate age to start mammogram screenings in Canada?
The plague rarely affects humans, though the U.S. sees about 7 cases a year. Here's why
With the recent U.S. cases of the plague, here's what to know about the rare bacterial infection that never completely disappeared after the 14th century.

A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study

A Massachusetts man has regained his voice after surgeons removed his cancerous larynx and, in a pioneering move, replaced it with a donated one.
Researchers use AI to find subgroup of endometrial cancer linked to poor outcomes

The finding will help identify patients who need more comprehensive treatment.
B.C. rejects Dr. Bonnie Henry’s report backing non-prescribed alternatives to fentanyl

B.C.’s provincial health officer recommends the province expand its ‘safer supply’ program to prevent overdoses, including allowing access to alternatives to unregulated drugs without a prescription.
NEW DRUG: Doptelet for severe and chronic thrombocytopenia

Get the info you need on this new product, part of our drug news roundup for July.
NEW DRUG: Velsipity for ulcerative colitis

Get the info you need on this new product, part of our drug news roundup for July.
Can’t stop, won’t stop—don’t stop

I have a soft spot for people who feel strongly about something they believe is right and important, and who refuse to give up the fight or be quiet about it.
Methylphenidate ER chewable tablets now available for ADHD treatment

Quillivant ER (methylphenidate HCl extended-release) chewable tablets are now available for treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in children ages six to 12.
McGill-led study uncovers possible drug treatment for anorexia nervosa

A ‘controversial’ drug designed to treat dementia is showing promising results as a potential option for eating disorder patients.

What’s the ‘breast’ age to start mammograms?

The plague rarely affects humans, though the U.S. sees about 7 cases a year. Here's why

A rare voice box transplant helped a cancer patient speak again, part of a pioneering study

Researchers use AI to find subgroup of endometrial cancer linked to poor outcomes

B.C. rejects Dr. Bonnie Henry’s report backing non-prescribed alternatives to fentanyl

NEW DRUG: Doptelet for severe and chronic thrombocytopenia

NEW DRUG: Velsipity for ulcerative colitis

Can’t stop, won’t stop—don’t stop

Methylphenidate ER chewable tablets now available for ADHD treatment

McGill-led study uncovers possible drug treatment for anorexia nervosa