Patient Lifestyle

As investors pile into psychedelics, idealism gives way to pharma economics
While psychedelics are still illegal under U.S. federal law, companies are jostling to try and patent key ingredients found in magic mushrooms, ayahuasca and other substances.
COVID-19 reinfection rates high among people who are homeless, Toronto study says
The researchers followed 381 homeless people who had previously been infected with COVID-19 for about a year.

Case report: On awakening

Dr. Robert Dickson comes across a case that reminds us of a lot of the important aspects of medical care.
Diversifying your revenue streams

Recent events, such as the service fee cuts in Alberta, underscore the volatility of government funding and highlight the need for pharmacies to diversify their revenue streams.
Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there’s a clue why

It’s all about how the body handles females’ extra X chromosome.
Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement—with deadly outcomes

Tianeptine stimulates the same receptors as well-known opioids such as fentanyl, heroin and morphine.
Doctor found guilty of having sex with his practice monitor, two patients and the fiancée of another patient

Dr. James Edward Roland McInnis, a family physician, has been handed an interim suspension pending a final order by the Ontario Physicians and Surgeons Discipline Tribunal.
Poll: If a patient asks for your private email address (or text or cell number), do you give it to them?

See what your colleagues say. Take our weekly doctor poll.
Here's what the AMA's pediatric section has to say about proposed changes to access to trans-related medical treatments

The CMA also shared the statement on social media.
It’s called ‘cozy cardio.’ In a world seeking comfort, some see a happier mode of exercise

No stress, no membership fees, no preening for other, buffer-than-thou gym rats. And you can even have a cup of hot tea by your side.

As investors pile into psychedelics, idealism gives way to pharma economics

COVID-19 reinfection rates high among people who are homeless, Toronto study says

Case report: On awakening

Diversifying your revenue streams

Lupus and other autoimmune diseases strike far more women than men. Now there’s a clue why

Popularly known as ‘gas station heroin,’ tianeptine is being sold as a dietary supplement—with deadly outcomes

Doctor found guilty of having sex with his practice monitor, two patients and the fiancée of another patient

Poll: If a patient asks for your private email address (or text or cell number), do you give it to them?

Here's what the AMA's pediatric section has to say about proposed changes to access to trans-related medical treatments

It’s called ‘cozy cardio.’ In a world seeking comfort, some see a happier mode of exercise